OB-1 CUE SHAFT

[katokahn99]

Has anyone heard of/used one of these? How does it compare to the Predator 314/Z line or the McDermott I shafts?

EDIT: Here's the link: http://www.obcues.com/playbetter.html

[skor]

I have one of those (actualy two....) it plays great, I like to switch between it and the 314 depends on the table and my stroke....

[katokahn99]

Thanks for the quick reply Skor.
I switch shafts too; only, I switch between my 314 and my stock McDermott. I use my old McDermott on slower tables.
Under what conditions do you use the OB-1?

BTW, I saw your Talisman on the case threads. NICE!

[skor]

BTW, I saw your Talisman on the case threads. NICE!

Thanks 8)

switching the shaft is more up to my mood rather the playing condition.... but usually I will end up with the OB on a slower table...

[cebuboy]

Just curious, does the 314 perform less on a slower table?

Thanks. :)

[skor]

Not really but I have a harder tip on the OB-1 that gives me extra speed on the slow cloth.....

[sky..]

some say that the ob-1 has a better feel than a predator. better in the sense that it feels more solid, while predator feels hollow. is it true?

[skor]

To me the Predator doesn't feel hollow.... maybe because I'm so used to it. the OB-1 does feel a bit different but I would say that it's because it's a bit more flexible.

[sky..]

so for someone new to this "low-deflection shafts" which would you suggest has the easier learning curve?

[skor]

I think that a learning curve is up to the student and not up to the shaft.
If I would have to let go of one of those shafts and only keep one then I'll keep the Predator....

[vin]

havent heard anu problems regarding ob-1 shafts.. are there any? im planning to get one