Z3 Shaft

djpstacked03

djpstacked03

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Curious if anyone had tried the z3 out yet. I have a z2 and I'm happy with it but curious how the hit and deflection differs between the 2. I can't find any reviews on it yet.
 
I play with the original Z. I do not like the Z2 nor the Z3.
For me, the 1st generation Z had a conical taper but not as severe as the 2nd and 3rd generation.
I never liked the original and 2nd generation 314 until I tried the 3rd generation. I will be ordering a 3rd generation 314.
You should also try the Predator Z S Tuned made for Seyberts. Very good shaft. It has the best of the Z and 314 shafts.
The above is MHO.
 
I'm currently trying to adapt to a 314-3. I like the crisp hit--good feedback--and good energy transfer. I've been a huge fan of Seybert's S-tuned Z2. It's a Z2 w/ the original tip diameter, but it's turned down to a pro taper (I'm guessing 12-14") before it returns to it's original conical taper. Rick at Seybert's does 1st class, excellent work. This Z2 has less squirt and spins the ball better than anything I've ever hit with. I use Kamui tan hards on mine. I'm auditioning the 314-3 in an effort to eliminate swerve from my game due to my poor stroke mechanics. I've got a long. swoopy stoke, am a perennial elbow dropper and get too much unwanted english is my game. I like the 314'3's hit, but it's got a significant greater amount of squirt that Seybert's Z2.
 
I played with the new set of Predator shafts a few days ago. The Vantage was surprisingly neat to use (coming from someone who hates thicker shafts), and the 314-3 was a small notch better than its predecessor, with a 'fresher' hit; certainly enough to drive mad those on the fence about upgrading. The Z3 however, didn't feel particularly special. I often play with a Mezz WX900, and I didn't find myself wanting it, or finding a place for it in my case.
 
I spent about 2 hours with the Z3 last week and coming from a Z2 I like it a lot. Probably going to go with the new 314 just because the Z series is too crazy for me. I think the 314 is a little more forgiving when your stroke is a bit off and I'm getting about the same amount of action on the cue ball. However, if I was a Z man, I'd definitely look at the new one. Find a place that has one and give it a shot
 
Just ordered one today from Seybert's, so I'll give a review in a couple weeks once I have enough time to really try it out. Currently playing with OB Pro Plus, but played with a Z-2 for about a year before that, so I'll be interested to compare.
 
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