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StraitishShoote

Dad's Rack Boy
I have had a chance to try standard, 30" and 31" shafts and besides the extra reach I did not notice any difference. I'm wondering if I'm just not sensitive enough to notice a change in balance that I've heard some people mention. Are there reasons to not get a 31" shaft if you don't mind paying the extra cost?

Edit: I just realized I was in the Ask the Instructor forum when I posted. Meant to post it in the main forum. Anyone who can feel free to move this thread if needed.
 
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PS. Some players find their accuracy increases using shorter than average, not longer than average, cues. Something to think about/experiment with.
 
StraitishShoote said:
I have had a chance to try standard, 30" and 31" shafts and besides the extra reach I did not notice any difference. I'm wondering if I'm just not sensitive enough to notice a change in balance that I've heard some people mention. Are there reasons to not get a 31" shaft if you don't mind paying the extra cost?

Edit: I just realized I was in the Ask the Instructor forum when I posted. Meant to post it in the main forum. Anyone who can feel free to move this thread if needed.
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It will only alter the balance point ever so slightly because you are adding only a very small amount of weight and less than 2% to the length (with a 30" shaft) . You'll likely adjust for that be moving your grip hand slightly forward without even thinking about it.

The only disadvantages I can think of with a longer shaft is if you have obstacles around the table, or it may not fit in your cue case...30" is usually not a problem.
 
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