Question: Predator shaft vs Lucasi Hybrid shaft

WildHockeyAA

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Predator 314 Gen. 2 with Predator Victory tip (18mm)
vs.
Lucasi Hybrid Zero Flex Slim with Kamui black super soft (11.75mm)

Which one would you use?
 
I really like the way Predators play so naturally I would go with the 314'2.

Play a while with both shafts and keep playing with the one that feels more natural for you :smile: I like the stiff feeling of 314's and their deflection is easy for me to compensate for.

We cant say which will be better for you, its up to your personal preference ;)
 
Regardless of shaft technology, it's already a major difference between the 314 and the Lucasi Slim just because of taper and tip diameter.

Are you used to playing with skinny shafts? I use the Lucasi Slim on my main playing cue and I happen to really like it even though I still have the stock tip on it which is underwhelming (will get a Kamui Black S put on soon.)

Even though I'm used to skinny shafts, I can't deny that the thicker shaft of the 314 is more forgiving, I've found I need a longer warmup before competition and my performance is much more variable depending on how well I feel physically that day when I'm shooting a skinny shaft.

Note also that some people with certain styles of closed bridge may not like the Lucasi Slim, the taper is a near-pro taper for the first 6-7 inches then the taper rises gently. It happens not to interfere with my particular style closed bridge and stroke but I could see it not feeling so great for a lot of players.

Check out the Katana Bushido! Probably the best shaft I've ever owned, 11.5 mm tip, but then the shaft itself is a 12mm pro taper, so it's a little easier to stroke really well and hits much firmer than the Lucasi Slim. You can really juice up the cueball with a hard stroke with the Bushido and still keep good control, which is a challenge with other skinny shafts, even after months playing with the Lucasi Slim I don't have total confidence when I have to really fire a hard shot low on the cue ball like I did with the Bushido.
 
Predator 314 Gen. 2 with Predator Victory tip (18mm)
vs.
Lucasi Hybrid Zero Flex Slim with Kamui black super soft (11.75mm)

Which one would you use?

I have to tell you, the Lucasi slim is the only ld shaft I could not play with at all! I would strongly advice against getting that shaft before trying it. It's soft and weird hitting, not at all good. Wheras the Predator of course is a safe choice, used by thousands and easy to sell, should you want to try something else. It's not my favourite shaft (by far) but very few people think it's bad.
 
My Lucasi zero flex slim is my favorite shaft. I've got a lot of expensive shafts sitting around, but this one gets the most use. I have Kamui black soft tip and I can finesse the ball around very well on the 7 foot diamond tables we use for league. I agree It takes awhile to get used to however, but for me it was worth it.
 
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