Southwest with a Predator 314~2

JE54

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How does the SW feel with the lightweight shaft?
Does it take away from the feel of the cue? From what I've read most SW are butt heavy so I'm assuming the balance point is out of whack. Does it matter?
What size pin does a SW have?
Thanks
 
JE54 said:
How does the SW feel with the lightweight shaft?
Does it take away from the feel of the cue? From what I've read most SW are butt heavy so I'm assuming the balance point is out of whack. Does it matter?
What size pin does a SW have?
Thanks


size pin is 3/8x11 :)
 
S W shafts

JE54 said:
How does the SW feel with the lightweight shaft?
Does it take away from the feel of the cue? From what I've read most SW are butt heavy so I'm assuming the balance point is out of whack. Does it matter?
What size pin does a SW have?
Thanks


South West shafts are lighter than most aready,about 3.75 oz,they are not butt heavy and yes changing the shaft would change the feel of the cue,they use some of the best shaft wood available,why would you change to a cheaper shaft?
 
Southwest shafts are arguably already better than the lowest deflection aftermarket shaft you could find... Don't know why you would change it...
 
akinnyz said:
Southwest shafts are arguably already better than the lowest deflection aftermarket shaft you could find... Don't know why you would change it...

I'd have to agree here, my Southwest shafts were some of the best I've ever played with, though I had to have both sets retapered.
 
Thanks, I don't have either the cue or that shaft for it, that's why I was asking. I see alot of people talking about SW that's what made me wonder.
 
akinnyz said:
Southwest shafts are arguably already better than the lowest deflection aftermarket shaft you could find... Don't know why you would change it...

Please define "better"....
Does it generate less cue ball deflection (squirt) then a Predator shaft?
Is better for you necessary means better for me?
 
JE54 said:
How does the SW feel with the lightweight shaft?
Does it take away from the feel of the cue? From what I've read most SW are butt heavy so I'm assuming the balance point is out of whack. Does it matter?
What size pin does a SW have?
Thanks

I used a Predator shaft on my SW and while I loved the hit the shaft was lighter than the SW shaft and this shifted the balance point, which was noticeable to me. I switched to my current Mottey cue with a Predator shaft as a result.
 
skor said:
Please define "better"....
Does it generate less cue ball deflection (squirt) then a Predator shaft?
Is better for you necessary means better for me?

Very True! It is all personal preference.

Southwests are some of the most sought after cues on the market. They have close to a 10 year waiting list if you'd like to have one custom made for you.

The hit, from most people, is renowned as one of the most solid and best hits in cue sports. Every SW that I've ever touched is perfectly balanced (for me, and I hear the same from many others).

People pay upwards of $3000 for very simple SW's and I have seen two 16 point cues that sold for HUGE money.

Why would you put a $200 shaft on it that wasn't made for it? Just my .02..
 
In the for sale section someone is selling their,I believe, Ob-1 that they had on their SW becasue he determind the SW shaft was better.

I'm with akinnyz why would you do that?

Personally I make it my mission to beat anyone with a low deflection shaft on their cue with my SW. It doesn't always work out that way but I try ;)
 
I had dinner the other night with two cuemakers, one of whom is a dealer as well and he has had and sold many SW cues. One of the many questions I asked him was if the average buyer waiting for a SW cue, basically with no special connection, could expect a superlative pair of shafts. The answer was that SW tries very hard to supply their cues with great shafts. They buy only the highest grade dowels from the best supplier who flies under the radar. Generally their shafts are first rate if not world class. This info came with a caveat that NOT ALL their cues have great shafts however. Not all SW cues come with a hi-tone matched pair of 4 oz shafts. In general they supply top quality shafts. The bottom line is though, you are responsible to grade and judge your shafts on arrival. Any disatisfaction should be made known to Laurie when you take delivery.

I personally couldn't imagine spending $2000+ on a custom cue and using an aftermarket shaft, but some people are convinced that they are superior. Each to his own...Tom
 
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