Rattle in shaft

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AzB Silver Member
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I noticed the other day that when I set my cue down on the table sometimes I would hear a rattle. I don't notice it at all when I play with it. I took the shaft off and checked and I can hear it from the shaft both on and off the butt, so I know it's the shaft and I'm guessing it's the ferrule to shaft interface. Ferrule seems very secure on the end of the shaft still so not sure what exactly is happening to make it rattle.

Any harm in just continuing to play with it? Like I said, doesn't sound bad when I play and it still hits just as good as it ever has.
 
what shaft is it?

I once had a z2 that rattled. It turns out that the foam came loose inside the hollowed section. Predator warranteed the shaft and fixed the issue, but that was 7 years ago.
 
Does it have an insert?
Does it have added weight under the threads ( if it has no thread )?
Some makers use set screws to add weight to their shafts.
 
I had a shaft that had the same kind of rattle; sent it back to the maker and found out it was a small bead of epoxy that had broken off after the shaft insert was put in. The maker took it out and no problem! As often as not, a buzz or rattle ends up being no big deal.
 
No insert, it's just threaded wood. I think it's coming from the ferrule end, but it's hard to tell. Seems the same whether it's the shaft alone or attached to the butt.

No big deal would be good, since it's not something I notice in play I'd like to just keep playing with it for now. I do have a backup shaft should something go awry, but I prefer this one and don't want to part with it right now unless it's necessary.
 
I had a wooden shaft develop a buzz. I couldn't pinpoint where the noise came from. I replaced the ferrule and the noise went away.
 
Thanks for everyones input. Sounds like it's probably a ferrule issue...I'll get it fixed eventually but not going to rush unless it gets worse, maybe it'll be okay until I need the tip replaced at which time I can send it in and have both done at the same time.
 
Leaving it for later could result in a broken tenon, which is a bigger repair than just a ferrule and tip. Yes, you may get away with it, but maybe not.
 
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