Shaft Criteria

drivermaker · 2004-07-25T17:16:48+00:00

When purchasing a new cue, we all have certain criteria that we're looking for in a cue. But let's face it, the replacement and secondary shaft market is BIG business in the industry. Based on the following factors choose from the list (or add to it) with the top 5 (in order) that you want in a shaft for your best playing cue. A. Weight B. Taper C. Balance of the shaft/weight distribution D. Balance of your entire cue when the shaft is on E. Weight of the entire cue when the shaft is on F. Hit/Feel G. Deflection Reduction H. Spin Factors I. Flex - Stiff/Flexible/Med./ In between J. Laminated K. Full Maple L. Graphite/composite M. Status symbol N. Match in size to joint O. Match in joint collar or trim rings P. Ferrule type Q. Quality of the Wood Grain