Shaft Questions

[Olde English]

Hello everyone, I have been poking around this forum for a little while, reading things here and there. I finally have a reason to post something. I recently purchased a Dale Perry cue on e-bay (brand new) and I really enjoy it. I have been playing pool seriously for about 2 years now and currently do not play in any leagues YET, but I do play with several players that play in leagues and I am getting much more competitive and serious with pool and I am looking to enhance my skills with a new shaft in the near future.

My question is what are the advantages or disadvantages (if any) of a low-deflection or aftermarket shaft? Also, what are some good models to look at? I know Dale Perry makes some specifically for his cues, and there are others out there like Predator etc...Any recommendations, suggestions, and/or words of wisdom for a newcomer to LD shafts?

What I have currently read and heard about LD shafts is that they feel a little bit stiffer, but this is because the reduce deflection (obviously) and thus they enhance any flaws in a stroke, but at the same time it also shows how to improve a stroke. Are these assumptions accurate?

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[bankout86]

No one will probably answer this because it has been discussed a thousand times on this forum. If you search for it you will be able to find all the info you need, and then some.

 

[whammo57]

Hello everyone, I have been poking around this forum for a little while, reading things here and there. I finally have a reason to post something. I recently purchased a Dale Perry cue on e-bay (brand new) and I really enjoy it. I have been playing pool seriously for about 2 years now and currently do not play in any leagues YET, but I do play with several players that play in leagues and I am getting much more competitive and serious with pool and I am looking to enhance my skills with a new shaft in the near future.

My question is what are the advantages or disadvantages (if any) of a low-deflection or aftermarket shaft? Also, what are some good models to look at? I know Dale Perry makes some specifically for his cues, and there are others out there like Predator etc...Any recommendations, suggestions, and/or words of wisdom for a newcomer to LD shafts?

What I have currently read and heard about LD shafts is that they feel a little bit stiffer, but this is because the reduce deflection (obviously) and thus they enhance any flaws in a stroke, but at the same time it also shows how to improve a stroke. Are these assumptions accurate?

Thanks in advance for any help.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=257214&highlight=deflection

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?p=3261373#post3261373

not necessarily better.... just different...

Kim

 

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Hello everyone, I have been poking around this forum for a little while, reading things here and there. I finally have a reason to post something. I recently purchased a Dale Perry cue on e-bay (brand new) and I really enjoy it. I have been playing pool seriously for about 2 years now and currently do not play in any leagues YET, but I do play with several players that play in leagues and I am getting much more competitive and serious with pool and I am looking to enhance my skills with a new shaft in the near future.

My question is what are the advantages or disadvantages (if any) of a low-deflection or aftermarket shaft? Also, what are some good models to look at? I know Dale Perry makes some specifically for his cues, and there are others out there like Predator etc...Any recommendations, suggestions, and/or words of wisdom for a newcomer to LD shafts?

What I have currently read and heard about LD shafts is that they feel a little bit stiffer, but this is because the reduce deflection (obviously) and thus they enhance any flaws in a stroke, but at the same time it also shows how to improve a stroke. Are these assumptions accurate?

Thanks in advance for any help.

The DP's I've played with have been pretty stiff and have also squirted "a ton".

It sounds like you're going to stick with pool for awhile. The advantage to switching to an LD shaft now is that you probably will end up playing with one in the future, so you may as well groove a stroke for one now instead of struggling to adapt later after you've become accustomed to a high squirt shaft.

If you choose to go that route, probably a 314 Predator is a good place to start. It's the grandaddy of all LD shafts. Whatever you do, make a decision and stick with it. It can take a long time to adapt to a new shaft.

Chris