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For those that have a primary playing cue that you use almost exclusively and plan to keep,how many shafts do you have for it?(based on the assumption that it is a custom and that you cant readily go to buy another,it must be made by cuemaker due to ringwork,taper,etc)
 
whiteoak said:
For those that have a primary playing cue that you use almost exclusively and plan to keep,how many shafts do you have for it?(based on the assumption that it is a custom and that you cant readily go to buy another,it must be made by cuemaker due to ringwork,taper,etc)
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Hi Mike,

SW..#301-93

5 shafts

Should last 2169 yrs based on how much I've played these last 5 or 6 yrs

A:)
 
My .02 cents

If you have a custom, I firmly believe you 'need' 2 shafts for it, especially if you play money sessions or big tournaments. If I had a custom worth over $2,500, I would have 3. I don't do all the different mm size tips or different tips on playing shafts.

One area that is overlooked, in my opinion, is the need to have 2 shafts for your Break cue. What if you were in a big tournament, and a tip came off your break shaft, or worse yet, your break shaft broke. How much would it affect your game to have to use a house cue to break, or your player cue to break?

Considering the break is one of the very most important shots in Pool, don't you think have 2 shafts for a break cue is a good idea?
 
whiteoak said:
For those that have a primary playing cue that you use almost exclusively and plan to keep,how many shafts do you have for it?(based on the assumption that it is a custom and that you cant readily go to buy another,it must be made by cuemaker due to ringwork,taper,etc)
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It would seem that two shafts, one that is perhaps a bit thicker or thinner and with a different tip (spins the cue ball more or less) might make sense to have on hand- especially if a person plays a variety of games (9 Ball, One Pocket, Straight Pool).
 
Snapshot9 said:
If you have a custom, I firmly believe you 'need' 2 shafts for it, especially if you play money sessions or big tournaments. If I had a custom worth over $2,500, I would have 3. I don't do all the different mm size tips or different tips on playing shafts.

One area that is overlooked, in my opinion, is the need to have 2 shafts for your Break cue. What if you were in a big tournament, and a tip came off your break shaft, or worse yet, your break shaft broke. How much would it affect your game to have to use a house cue to break, or your player cue to break?

Considering the break is one of the very most important shots in Pool, don't you think have 2 shafts for a break cue is a good idea?
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Great post!!!!!
 
ALL my cues have two shafts! If something were to happen to a tip, (or worse), I would certainly want a backup. ESPECIALLY in a big money game, or important tournament.
 
KCarson said:
It would seem that two shafts, one that is perhaps a bit thicker or thinner and with a different tip (spins the cue ball more or less) might make sense to have on hand- especially if a person plays a variety of games (9 Ball, One Pocket, Straight Pool).
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I agree. I carry a shaft for 8-ball and a different one for 9-ball.
 
Snapshot9 said:
If you have a custom, I firmly believe you 'need' 2 shafts for it, especially if you play money sessions or big tournaments. If I had a custom worth over $2,500, I would have 3. I don't do all the different mm size tips or different tips on playing shafts.

One area that is overlooked, in my opinion, is the need to have 2 shafts for your Break cue. What if you were in a big tournament, and a tip came off your break shaft, or worse yet, your break shaft broke. How much would it affect your game to have to use a house cue to break, or your player cue to break?

Considering the break is one of the very most important shots in Pool, don't you think have 2 shafts for a break cue is a good idea?
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I agree about 2 shafts for a playing cue min, I carry two complete break cues with 2 shafts each for tournaments. I seem to destroy ferrules, tips, joints, shafts, and have even snapped a couple butts in half breaking, I am a cue makers nightmare when it comes to trying to keep a break cue together.

"You can never have too many shafts!"
 
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randyg said:
I agree. I carry a shaft for 8-ball and a different one for 9-ball.
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Randy,Bearing my ignorance and inexperience here but what are the different specs on your 8 ball and 9 ball shafts?Thanks,M.Sellers
 
1993 Danbuilt {Dan Dishaw} with four shafts. I seem to retain fluids more as I get older and sometimes use a smaller shaft {one of the original two} instead of the newer ones that I play with the most.
 
I play with a Bob Shurtz cue. I have 2 shafts for it. One is 101 grams, 12.4 mm with an Everest tip and ivory ferrule. The other is 96 grams, 11.5 mm with an Everest tip and ivory ferrule.

I break with an X-Break jump/break cue.
 
Custom Espiritu.

8 Shafts.

whiteoak said:
For those that have a primary playing cue that you use almost exclusively and plan to keep,how many shafts do you have for it?(based on the assumption that it is a custom and that you cant readily go to buy another,it must be made by cuemaker due to ringwork,taper,etc)
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Just out of curiousity, how many of you that carry 2 shafts in case you lose a tip have ever had that happen to you,,, I have never lost a tip on any cue while playing and was curious if it is a frequent occurence or how often this happens while playing a tournament or money game????
I am not questioning you, but since it has never happen to me was wondering how often this happens....
 
NINEBALLART said:
Just out of curiousity, how many of you that carry 2 shafts in case you lose a tip have ever had that happen to you,,, I have never lost a tip on any cue while playing and was curious if it is a frequent occurence or how often this happens while playing a tournament or money game????
I am not questioning you, but since it has never happen to me was wondering how often this happens....
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Yes, in the middle of a bi/weekly tournament. And, come to think of it, the tip has come off different break cues two or three times.
 
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StevenPWaldon said:
Custom Espiritu.

8 Shafts.
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Ok. I understand the "need" or desire for extra shafts. I myself would not buy a cue with less than two shafts. But I have to ask... what the hell do you need 8 shafts for???
 
To be prepared!

I've only had a tip come off once, during a tournament, and that was because a friend talked me into using his new "gimmicky" burnishing tool, and the tip came off. I learned my lesson! LOL!

I carry a spare tire on my vehicle as well, although I rarely get a flat!:rolleyes:

Be prepared, I say. It can't hurt!:D
 
Cornerman said:
New cuemaker?
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Doh! Classic example of my fumblefingers and my fumblebrain working in unison. NOT!

(mental note to self - Bob Owen + Shurtz doesn't = Bob Shurtz) :)

I feel like I should add a link to their site after that goof!:o
http://www.shurtzcue.com/content.html
 

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whiteoak said:
For those that have a primary playing cue that you use almost exclusively and plan to keep,how many shafts do you have for it?(based on the assumption that it is a custom and that you cant readily go to buy another,it must be made by cuemaker due to ringwork,taper,etc)
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Currently, my main playing cue is a Capone, with 2 shafts.
Under the worst of circumstances, if something happened to both of those shafts, I can go to my case and pull out another Capone, with 2 more shafts.
It pays to be prepared. LOLOL.

BTW, I do have different tips on some shafts. Some days I play better with one and some days I play better with another.
 
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