Schon IV shaft question

[jed1894]

Looking for a little feedback on the Ivory shaft by Schon, i.e. how it compares to the regular Schon shaft.

thanks, JED

 

[RiverCity]

Depends on if you like ivory ferrules.
Personally, I worry too much about them, and prefer LBM etc.
Chuck

 

[SK Custom Cues]

Ivory deflects more

If you can imagine what ivory is and how it acts, you may not like it unless you're old school or understand how to control deflection.

People like ivory ferrules for one main reason. It's because they clean up nicely. You get chalk on it, and it wipes right off, just like glass. It is harder than a fiber ferrule and will therefore create a different hit. There is sometimes a 'clicking' type of noise associated with these ferrules.

Troy (koinnkid) sells them, I believe for $150-175 and I bet he will be the best bet you've got here on AZ. If you don't like it, just put it back up for sale, I'm sure you will be able to get most of your money back, as there are many people here who use Schons.

Pros -

cleans up nice,
is prettier,
and is more valuable.
Feels nice and crisp (depending on what you like)

Cons -
More of a tendency to crack hence, people who use them don't break with them,
Is harder and will throw the ball offline more
May feel clicky sounding depending on what you're listening for

Good Luck.

 

[jed1894]

If you can imagine what ivory is and how it acts, you may not like it unless you're old school or understand how to control deflection.

People like ivory ferrules for one main reason. It's because they clean up nicely. You get chalk on it, and it wipes right off, just like glass. It is harder than a fiber ferrule and will therefore create a different hit. There is sometimes a 'clicking' type of noise associated with these ferrules.

Troy (koinnkid) sells them, I believe for $150-175 and I bet he will be the best bet you've got here on AZ. If you don't like it, just put it back up for sale, I'm sure you will be able to get most of your money back, as there are many people here who use Schons.

Pros -

cleans up nice,
is prettier,
and is more valuable.
Feels nice and crisp (depending on what you like)

Cons -
More of a tendency to crack hence, people who use them don't break with them,
Is harder and will throw the ball offline more
May feel clicky sounding depending on what you're listening for

Good Luck.

Thanks. That was pretty much what I was looking for. I'll stay with the regular shaft....wouldn't want it hitting any harder.

thanks, jed

 

[TXsouthpaw]

for me the difference is minimal. It was just like changing to any other kind of shaft, you just have to adjust to the difference at first. And most people say the hit is softer not harder. For me its the same. But thats what ive always heard. BTW i love the ivory ferrule. im gonna sell my original and buy another.

 

[jed1894]

for me the difference is minimal. It was just like changing to any other kind of shaft, you just have to adjust to the difference at first. And most people say the hit is softer not harder. For me its the same. But thats what ive always heard. BTW i love the ivory ferrule. im gonna sell my original and buy another.

Man! I shouldn't come back to this post.....Now I'll just have to buy one and see for myself.

jed