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Brother Ron

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I have not played competitive pool since around 2006 at which time I would say I was probably a 520 player compared to todays fargo rating.
I recently started playing again at a friends pool room and am shooting a little under people in the 520 rating but improving as the rust falls off.
I currently use a Meucci cue with a classic shaft and am planning to purchase a second shaft. Should I stick with a classic shaft or upgrade to a Pro or Kielwood shaft?
What would be the advantages/disadvantages since I don't know a lot about the newer shafts?
I have always used a lot of english to control the cue ball for position.
Thanks.
Ron.
 
You are never going to know without trying them, this is totally subjective. I changed to a carbon fiber Revo shaft 3-4 years ago and will never play with a wood shaft again...all personal preference

Do you know anyone who can let you try one out? ***sidenote- it will likely not have the tip you want/have so again it will be different.
 
In all honesty it makes little difference. You would probably be best playing with what you are familiar with. If you want to try CF and not sell your firstborn for the privilege, check out rhino billiards. Best bang for you buck.

But really it's so subjective that you should try to go to a event and try different maker's shafts, or try a buddy's cue. LD has it's place and I like it but a lot of high level pool has and is still played with regular shafts. Which is better on a hot dog, catsup or mustard?
 
Actually, I have no intention of going to a carbon shaft so I should probably be a little more specific.
Meucci offers 4 wooden shafts. Classic, Red dot, Pro, and Kielwood.
My question is this - should I stick with a Meucci Cassic shaft, or go with a Meucci Pro wooden shaft or Keilwood shaft.
The Classic is evidently a good shaft for masse and full table jump shots and is the shaft my cue originally came with and is my current shaft.
 
The Meucci Pro shaft is a great intro to low-deflection shafts. It improved my game immediately, after playing with an original no-dot shaft for many years.
 
LD shafts do have a small learning curve. The higher your fargo is it usually take longer to adjust. At a 520 there will probably very minimal adjustment
 
Brother Ron said:
I have not played competitive pool since around 2006 at which time I would say I was probably a 520 player compared to todays fargo rating.
I recently started playing again at a friends pool room and am shooting a little under people in the 520 rating but improving as the rust falls off.
I currently use a Meucci cue with a classic shaft and am planning to purchase a second shaft. Should I stick with a classic shaft or upgrade to a Pro or Kielwood shaft?
What would be the advantages/disadvantages since I don't know a lot about the newer shafts?
I have always used a lot of english to control the cue ball for position.
Thanks.
Ron.
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My first suggestion would be to chill on the spin dawg. Your game will improve more than any new shaft will help it.
 
Might as well purchase the LD offering. If you continue playing you're likely to end up making the switch eventually. Might as well start now while the pieces are still coming together.
 
Brother Ron said:
I have not played competitive pool since around 2006 at which time I would say I was probably a 520 player compared to todays fargo rating.
I recently started playing again at a friends pool room and am shooting a little under people in the 520 rating but improving as the rust falls off.
I currently use a Meucci cue with a classic shaft and am planning to purchase a second shaft. Should I stick with a classic shaft or upgrade to a Pro or Kielwood shaft?
What would be the advantages/disadvantages since I don't know a lot about the newer shafts?
I have always used a lot of english to control the cue ball for position.
Thanks.
Ron.
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Hey Ron,

If you are close to the Super Billiards Expo in Oaks PA next month, that would be the best place to test hit shafts. Most of the cue companies have tables in the booth for test hitting.
 
have someone like proficient billiards make you a custom shaft exactly to your specs. dont buy some production one.
thats my advice.

as said, english is fun but less is winning.

centerline of cueball your shot goes where aimed for.
english, shot goes depending on how much you guessed of english you used.
 
You should find something as close to matching your current shaft as possible. From a playability perspective getting an exact match is going to be quite difficult If you are looking for that I would suggest venturing into the world of carbon fiber.
 
Brother Ron said:
Actually, I have no intention of going to a carbon shaft so I should probably be a little more specific.
Meucci offers 4 wooden shafts. Classic, Red dot, Pro, and Kielwood.
My question is this - should I stick with a Meucci Cassic shaft, or go with a Meucci Pro wooden shaft or Keilwood shaft.
The Classic is evidently a good shaft for masse and full table jump shots and is the shaft my cue originally came with and is my current shaft.
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If so, then I would go with the red dot and this my personal opinion. If they are as good as when Bob was the owner then cool. Very whippy shafts but tons of action on the cue ball.
 
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please explain how whippy shafts give tons of action on a cueball opposed to a none whippy shaft.
 
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