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The shaft is a very important part of your cue. This section of the cue is generally made of a maple wood because of its tough and stable nature, but can also be found in graphite or fiberglass for more forceful players needing even more resilient material. There is much effort put into the construction of a shaft, but the majority of its perfection is found in the refining of the taper. Most shafts are consistent in diameter for the bottom 6 to 14 inches, but above this, taper to a smaller diameter at the ferrule. This, in addition to the smoothness of the wood, and high-gloss finish at the top give you a smooth stroke as you slide the shaft through your fingers. This taper and size will vary due to hand sizes and for different games, but the standard is 13 mm at the small end. The longer this taper takes to reach the ferrule the more flexible and soft your hit will be. In addition to this precision in dimension, the playability of your cue is affected by the excellence of your shaft so it is important to pay attention to your shaft and protect its smooth slide.
Doesn’t the shaft of this cue stick look a little warped?
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