314 or Z

[T.Gro]

Ok i own a HD mcdermott cue...i love the butt...i also like my shaft...but i want to try the predator shafts.....is it safe to put predator with the mcdermott....and also which is better the 314 or the Z and whats the true diff between them...i been recently playing on 9 footers...with fast cloth..rather then the slow cloth....does it make much of a diff?.....and which tip is best moori or le pro?? thanks for anyone who wants to answer my questions.

[audiopro]

You can definitely get a Predator shaft for a McDermott, although you may need some custom work to match it up, but Seyberts can do that for ya no prob..

As for the difference between 314 and Z. The Z has a much stronger taper, and is a good bit thinner. Because of it's design, it has a tad bit less deflection, as opposed to the 314. The 314 uses the Pro Taper, as opposed to the Z's Euro taper. So, the 314 is a thicker shaft. The only person who can tell you which is right for you, is you. It is 100% subjective.

As for tips.. Moori's are by far a better tip than a LePro. However, Talisman, Hercules, and a few others are great too.. I am currently using a Hercules (M), and will likely throw a Moori (M) on the next time around, just to see if there is a difference. But anything other than a LePro is good. LePro is not a bad tip itself, if you get a good one. Problem is, 1 out of 30 LePro's are good. But the good ones, are decent.. Just takes luck to get one..

[LWW]

I've not shot with a Z shaft, I own a 314.

I've heard numerous reports of warping with Z shafts.

I do love a 314 and think you would be happy with it. You might be with a Z also though.

LWW