Revo shaft
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Because when they find that shaft that they love they hang on to it, they can always put
it on another cue.
But if their lucky enough or good enough to get a sponsor they'll play with about anything
as long as it's free and their getting paid.
Because when they find that shaft that they love they hang on to it, they can always put
it on another cue.
But if their lucky enough or good enough to get a sponsor they'll play with about anything
as long as it's free and their getting paid.
Their is no magic shaft that's going to make u play great, just pratice and once u used the same shaft for so long your just comfortable with it, and have more confidence with it.
People like what they're used to. Many pros have spent years getting used to their shaft of choice and it's not a simple matter of picking up something new, especially when it's such a departure from what they're used to.
I've never tried a Revo shaft...would love to though. I'm not sure how big of an improvement it really is or if it is, but I could see this style of shaft taking over a good portion of the market in the next ten years. I've said it before but it just reminds me of carbon bikes. 20 years ago people didn't like them because they were different, felt different, looked different, etc. Now almost no serious competitive cyclist rides anything else. That doesn't mean steel frames have died though, they still thrive in the custom realm for non-competitive cyclists and enthusiasts. I think we'll see the same thing with cues eventually, though I think the divide will be less between competitive and non-competitive but more between custom cue users (wood shafts) and production cue users (carbon composite shafts).
Maybe I'm wrong and it will never catch on, but I think it'll be interesting to see what progress can be made with them in the next decade, including expanding the tech into the butt of the cue. A truly warpless cue would be nice.
All that being said...I don't plan to ditch my Runde with standard maple shafts anytime soon. I'd buy a Revo at the right price and right style (all black...just make an all black Revo cue and stop with this ugly gaudy crap!!) but I doubt I'd make it my main player as I like the intangibles of playing with my custom Runde that was built for me exactly the way I wanted.
I've never tried a Revo shaft...would love to though. I'm not sure how big of an improvement it really is or if it is, but I could see this style of shaft taking over a good portion of the market in the next ten years. I've said it before but it just reminds me of carbon bikes. 20 years ago people didn't like them because they were different, felt different, looked different, etc. Now almost no serious competitive cyclist rides anything else. That doesn't mean steel frames have died though, they still thrive in the custom realm for non-competitive cyclists and enthusiasts. I think we'll see the same thing with cues eventually, though I think the divide will be less between competitive and non-competitive but more between custom cue users (wood shafts) and production cue users (carbon composite shafts).
Maybe I'm wrong and it will never catch on, but I think it'll be interesting to see what progress can be made with them in the next decade, including expanding the tech into the butt of the cue. A truly warpless cue would be nice.
All that being said...I don't plan to ditch my Runde with standard maple shafts anytime soon. I'd buy a Revo at the right price and right style (all black...just make an all black Revo cue and stop with this ugly gaudy crap!!) but I doubt I'd make it my main player as I like the intangibles of playing with my custom Runde that was built for me exactly the way I wanted.
I never understood thoughts like this. There are plenty of high end cues that people spend a lot of money on and you don't see pros using them.
If you don't like or want a Revo shaft, don't buy one. Simple as that. For me, I love it and feel it makes me a better player. I've entered in 5 tournaments this calendar year. 4 of them using the Revo. 2 of these tournaments I finished in 4th place of about 100 players. I'm personally seeing results. $1,255 in results to be exact.
If you don't like or want a Revo shaft, don't buy one. Simple as that. For me, I love it and feel it makes me a better player. I've entered in 5 tournaments this calendar year. 4 of them using the Revo. 2 of these tournaments I finished in 4th place of about 100 players. I'm personally seeing results. $1,255 in results to be exact.
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Agreed. People put too much stock in what certain pro's are using. You should try them out yourself and determine what works best for you.
SVB plays with a Cuetec and Jayson Shaw plays with a Meucci if that tells you anything.
I'm interested in buying one. What were you using before? I'm playing with a 314-2, I don't think the adjustment would be that huge.
I like mine, but it won't replace the wood shaft. I think of it more like a training tool.
I've used it in matches, if it came a little thinner I might be more inclined to switch over
but I like the feel of a wooden shaft better.
It's like anything else that's a little different, it's not for everybody
I've used it in matches, if it came a little thinner I might be more inclined to switch over
but I like the feel of a wooden shaft better.
It's like anything else that's a little different, it's not for everybody
I was using a 314-2 as well. I don't know why it just wasn't as consistent to me as the Revo. I notice the biggest difference when using inside english.
Sounds like it would benefit me as well, inside english is the hardest for me to gauge when it comes to compensating. Have you changed the tip or left it as is?
I personally put down my Z2 and Z3 when I switched to the Revo shafts.
After 3 weeks of a couple sessions a week, I am at 90% of where I was. Some fine tuning on the amount of stroke and tip location for those less than usual shots are still needed but I'm almost there.
I do feel more confident in the long power shots, I'm sure that can be contributed to the larger shaft diameter but I do see a personal improvement for me there.
So far I am enjoying the Revo, as with any new cue/tip/shaft, it tends to bring in a little more focus and attention to detail.... that never hurts.
My intent was never to buy a miracle shaft, but hope it can prove to be at least an equal shaft.
An equal shaft without cleaning requirements, without dings/dent worries, without a ferrule to crack or clean...assuming I can dial in the Revo to at least the comfort level I was before; I will view it ahead of equal.
Most importantly, there isn't anything I could get out of the Z shafts that I can't from the Revo, but it's about relearning the control or being as precise that takes time with any major change. "I wanted 6 inches of draw not 2 feet"
I have the original soft tip on one and I am currently testing a UltraSkin Pro on the other, but strongly leaning towards bumping it up a bit to the Soft.
After 3 weeks of a couple sessions a week, I am at 90% of where I was. Some fine tuning on the amount of stroke and tip location for those less than usual shots are still needed but I'm almost there.
I do feel more confident in the long power shots, I'm sure that can be contributed to the larger shaft diameter but I do see a personal improvement for me there.
So far I am enjoying the Revo, as with any new cue/tip/shaft, it tends to bring in a little more focus and attention to detail.... that never hurts.
My intent was never to buy a miracle shaft, but hope it can prove to be at least an equal shaft.
An equal shaft without cleaning requirements, without dings/dent worries, without a ferrule to crack or clean...assuming I can dial in the Revo to at least the comfort level I was before; I will view it ahead of equal.
Most importantly, there isn't anything I could get out of the Z shafts that I can't from the Revo, but it's about relearning the control or being as precise that takes time with any major change. "I wanted 6 inches of draw not 2 feet"
I have the original soft tip on one and I am currently testing a UltraSkin Pro on the other, but strongly leaning towards bumping it up a bit to the Soft.
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It's just a shaft. It has it's benefits and drawbacks like any other. Some like it, others don't. To be a pro, means that you probably spent thousands upon thousands of hours, many of which with the same "kind" of shaft, which probably means you developed a preference. It's hard to start all over again with something new, no matter what it is. Many pros struggle when they are contractually obliged to use a specific brand, different from their previous preference. They usually adapt, but it takes time.
Bear in mind, I'm basing my opinion on a very short testing of the shaft. However, I did not find it to be spectacularly better than any other shaft, during that time. Some of the benefits (durability, dent resistance) etc are not that important when you take good care of your equipment anyway. IMO it didn't deflect any less than my Z2, nor did I experience the added power on my spin shots that some others allegedly received. Frankly I found the color a bit distracting as well.
If it is objectively "better" than other shafts, the difference is subtle and not dramatic.
“Yes", Says Predator. I break with mine seldomly, only because of unneeded tip maintenance. So use of a dedicated break cue/tip is nice.
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At the most recent gb9 event, both boyes and Mark Gray were breaking with their revo, but playing with their usual cue. Fwiw.