Top 5 Performance Shafts for Pool Cues
Looking to take your game to the next level. If so, you know that deflection is the key. Less deflection means greater cue ball control and more accuracy. PoolDawg carries a number of high performance shafts that increase accuracy and reduce cue ball deflection, giving you the competitive edge you need to take down your opponent.
#1. Predator 314 Shaft Second Generation - Starting at $192
With the new Predator 2nd generation shafts, you'll notice increased reduction in cueball deflection, a slightly shorter ferrule, joint inserts mounted in a phenolic core an improved tip and an overall improvement in playability over the 1st generation Predator shafts.
#2. Predator Z Shaft Second Generation - Starting at $211
Featuring a shorter ferrule, a straight "European" taper and a smaller 11.75mm tip, the Predator Z shaft takes accuracy to a higher level then even the 314 shaft. Due to the smaller size of the tip, this shaft is recommended only for the highest level of pool player.
#3. Universal Smart Shaft Low Squirt TX8 - $227.20
The Smart Shaft is constructed with Piezoelectric fabric, invented by MIT that reduces vibration by 45% compared to standard pool cue shafts and actually converts that unwanted vibration into useful energy. This cue also features a 11.75mm Moori tip resulting in greater accuracy and significantly reduced defection.
#4. Universal Smart Shaft Low Squirt - $220
Similar to the TX8, this shaft features the same technology, but includes a 12.75mm Moori tip for a slightly larger sweet spot, resulting in the same deflection reduction with the added bonus of being more forgiving than the TX8.
#5. Tiger X Shaft - $159.20
Tiger X Shaft Cross Grain Lamination Technology is unmatched in providing shaft flex consistency without sacrificing a solid hit and great feel. Accuracy is increased tremendously, giving you the confidence that the cue ball is going where you want it to. With the Tiger X-Shaft, you'll experience lower deflection, greater consistency, draw and English control as compared to conventional shafts.
