Just watched a demonstration of the Predator shaft, and it says it pushes the cue out of the way once the cue ball has been struck to reduce reflection. Can this also be a bit misleading, as it might come across as though your stroke isn't straight? OR could it make your stroke worse as you get used to having your cue pushed out of the way?
The Predator Shaft: Misleading of your stroke...?
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SneakyPete said:
Honestly, I would put this in the More-Information-Than-I-Need catagory. The reasons behind why it does what it does is irrelevant unless you're looking to improve it.
SneakyPete said:
I didn't notice a major difference when I switched to a Predator other than it had a more consistent "feel" about it. I like that I can put a Predator on any butt..and the taper feels the same and I'll still be somewhat comfortable with it. Some love them, some hate them. When you play with one you're not going to notice your cue "pushing out of the way" as you say. As long as you have a straight stroke though, any shaft will be fine. Like I said, I just like the consistency of the "feel" of the Predator shaft, but that is my personal opinion.
They are talking about an off center hit, which would mean that your shaft is going to be pushed to the side no matter what, straight or crooked stroke. I think they mean that their shafts are easier to push to the side, so that it doesn't push the cue ball aside (deflection).
I think.
I think.