Hello,
I know this topic is a bit of a pain for some, as most cue makers would probably like their cues to be played as a whole. My issue has been that I have always played with a 314 shaft and have just recently switched to a Frey. I mean that I learned and played with a 314 for at least 9 years.
I switched to a frey and regular shaft about a month ago and just do not feel comfortable with the cue. I love the feel of the cue and weight distribution so I am hesitant to just buy a 314 shaft with a 3/8x10 collar. I did try one but the butt's joint collar is a lot smaller and thinner than the shafts collar creating a lot of overhang on the shaft.
My question is how much weight is lost when a cue maker creates the joint from the shaft blank? I might end up buying a 314-3 shaft blank and have Frey match the joint. Just curious at what weight should I get the blank at if I want the final shaft weight to be at 3.8 or 3.9 ounces? The collar is a simple single black strand and the joint is 3/8x10 so no brass or metal insert.
Thanks.
I know this topic is a bit of a pain for some, as most cue makers would probably like their cues to be played as a whole. My issue has been that I have always played with a 314 shaft and have just recently switched to a Frey. I mean that I learned and played with a 314 for at least 9 years.
I switched to a frey and regular shaft about a month ago and just do not feel comfortable with the cue. I love the feel of the cue and weight distribution so I am hesitant to just buy a 314 shaft with a 3/8x10 collar. I did try one but the butt's joint collar is a lot smaller and thinner than the shafts collar creating a lot of overhang on the shaft.
My question is how much weight is lost when a cue maker creates the joint from the shaft blank? I might end up buying a 314-3 shaft blank and have Frey match the joint. Just curious at what weight should I get the blank at if I want the final shaft weight to be at 3.8 or 3.9 ounces? The collar is a simple single black strand and the joint is 3/8x10 so no brass or metal insert.
Thanks.