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Cue Butt Technology Lucasi Hybrid cues feature a four-piece butt construction that brings increased durability and consistency and reduces vibration to give you a true feel for the shot and solid hit. G5 Grip Technology Golf style grip technology provides unprecedented traction and stability for increased ball control.

How do I make my cue shaft smoother?

Wipe the excess moisture (there should be very little) and the grime off the cue with a cotton towel. You can use a dollar bill to burnish the stick if you want to be like the old time pool players. The best way to slick the cue that I have found is to use an old piece of leather.

What is low deflection shaft?

A low-deflection (LD) shaft has less “endmass“ than a regular shaft. As a result, it creates less “cue ball deflection” or squirt, so the CB heads closer to the line of aim when hitting off-center to impart sidespin.

Are lucasi pool cues good?

The quality of Lucasi pool cues As a pool cue renowned for its quality and superior workmanship, Lucasi is one of the better, more reliable pool cues on the market. Part of its quality is using the latest technology to provide low deflection shafts.

What is a lucasi hybrid?

Lucasi Hybrid cues are specially engineered to eliminate deflection and provide unsurpassed accuracy and forgiveness. Lucasi Cues has teamed up with leading golf engineers to bring you state of the art technology for the most accurate playing cue on the market.

Should I switch to a low deflection shaft?

There is no such thing as a no-deflection shaft, but the low-deflection shafts certainly make a real and useful difference. To the extent the shaft can happily bend off the side of the cueball, the ball squirts less. That doesn’t mean a whippy shaft is appropriate.

What is the best weight for a pool cue?

For the most part, 18 – 21 ounces is standard for pool cue weights. If you use a lighter cue weight, like 18 or 19 ounces, then the object ball will go into the pocket slow and the cue ball will be really lively. This is because you create more snap with a lighter cue stick.

Which predpredator pool cue shaft is right for You?

Predator 314-3 pool cue shaft is the all around athlete. Stiffer than a Z-3, but not as stiff as Vantage, the preferred taper and diameter of countless champions is even more accurate than before. With the addition of V-Tek construction, the 314-3 is 3% lighter than the 314-2 at the front-end and even stronger than before.

What’s new with predator’s Maple shafts?

The third generation of Predator’s world renowned low deflection spliced Maple shafts has arrived, featuring a new front end construction, stronger high-tech materials, and even better game changing performance.

Why choose the 314-3 low deflection shaft?

The 314-3 low deflection shaft is the all around athlete and our most forgiving shaft at the same time. With its Pro taper, the 314-3 is also the preferred taper and diameter of countless champions and it is even more accurate than before. It is the best choice if you play multiple disciplines and you want a versatile tool kit in your cue bag.

What is the difference between the 314-3 and 314-2?

Stiffer than a Z-3, but not as stiff as Vantage, the preferred taper and diameter of countless champions is even more accurate than before. With the addition of V-Tek construction, the 314-3 is 3% lighter than the 314-2 at the front-end and even stronger than before. Predator 314-3 Uni-Loc black collar with Silver Ring pool…