SHAFT DIAMETER (smaller I play better?)

[brian0741]

I play with a Gina and switched from the 13mm to 12.33mm and love it. Is there a reason I play better with the smaller shaft?

 

[greyghost]

I play with a Gina and switched from the 13mm to 12.33mm and love it. Is there a reason I play better with the smaller shaft?

smaller sight, more precision perhaps......but that would really depend on the height of the position of the head in relation to the shaft

 

[dr9ball]

I play with a Gina and switched from the 13mm to 12.33mm and love it. Is there a reason I play better with the smaller shaft?

I think it's largely preference however a smaller diameter tip is likely to have less weight and thus less squirt which may or may not help your accuracy when applying side spin. Some people have learned to adjust to the cues they are playing with and this is a non issue after a few shots. My preferred tip diameter is 12mm but I have several 13 and 13.25 mm shafts.

There's also the possibility that it just feels better in your hands. Play with what works for you. There is no one size that fits all on tips.

 

[whammo57]

I play with a Gina and switched from the 13mm to 12.33mm and love it. Is there a reason I play better with the smaller shaft?

YES !!!

Because you like it.

Kim

 

[FranCrimi]

I play with a Gina and switched from the 13mm to 12.33mm and love it. Is there a reason I play better with the smaller shaft?

In what ways are you playing better? What is your skill level? How long have you been playing with the new shaft?

 

[jgobigred]

Seems like people always shoot better when shooting with something different. I think its because you are concentrating on the stroke or feel of the cue instead of worrying about making the shot.

 

[brian0741]

Missing less. I'm a 6 in APA 8 ball and 7 in 9 got 9th in the 6-7 nationals 2010 been playing hard and working to get better for 3 years in april