Worst I ever hit with was a Jacoby custom with a ld shaft 11.75 mm... Whippiest cue ive ever hit with. Granted I like stiff hitting cues, so the best for me is my current player 2012 Tony Guerra cue perfect balance for me stiff hit and great tone! Fallowed by sugar tree I owned, a specific pat Deviney cue I wish I had bought when I had the chance, a Runde, and a Darren hill.