Hey Chris. Your video popped up in my feed. Excellent video. I bought a Summit Torrfied Shaft last year. Wonderful hit and feel. I could probably make it my gamer over my Cuetec Synergy but have stuck with the Synergy. You referenced "properly torrified" multiple times. I wonder if you would elaborate on what you mean by "properly". Not asking you to call anyone out but curious why you said that. Thanks
Could you please tell me which ferrule did you get? Also, if you don't mind letting me know the shaft length and weight of the shaft. I'm contemplating on getting the 2.0 also.
Thank you for your question, Yes, after a proper Torrefication process the wood becomes much harder and is a little more difficult to work with, but not that bad.
Thank you very much for all the information! It's important that someone with knowledge shares information because there are a lot of opinions out there being sold as truth. Now my question: shaft length... how does it affect playability, stability, balance, deflection and production? Would you recommend a longer shaft or a small extension? Greetings from Germany Pascal
Thank you for your comment and question. The overall length of a shaft does not directly affect its playability due to the progressing taper profiles. It is the same profile overall simply magnified by length. I would recommend a longer shaft over an extension when possible.
That is a broad question, but to provide the short answer, as you stated, you have to factor in the overall material costs. You also have to include the time that it takes to produce said cue, how sharp the inlays are, the popularity of the brand and or maker, and take into consideration that custom cues are produced one at a time not in a production environment. There are many reason that a specific cue could cost upwards of 5,000 to even 100,000 dollars.
Thank you for your question, I feel that a keilwood shaft is better for the reasons mentioned in the live stream,although, A laminated shaft will produce better radial consistency.
IF you know what you're DOING and PROPERLY build a KIELWOOD SHAFT it can be as radical consistent as these laminated shafts now on the market BUT you have to start with a very good piece of KIELWOOD and Prather sells it
You can put a slightly damp towel on the dent and iron over it. It will swell the wood and remove the dent. Learned this from Mark Wilson and have been doing it ever since for last 10-12 years.
@@maciejguzicz5620hey there your the first person I’ve sent hat owns a Meucci kielwood. What do you think of it? I should be getting mine in the mail in about a week. I’m a new player ( 7 months) and I’m curious what your thoughts on the meucci are.
Do you have a website with your company details and ordering information? The more I watch the more I'm interested and would absolutely consider a custom cue.
Hi, I have no need for a dedicated website due to the fact that I no longer take custom orders however, You can follow my work on my Facebook page here: facebook.com/christopher.walker.54584982
@@CuemakersGuild - Thanks for the link. Good stuff on there. I love the post about the Predator broken cue being overpriced junk. Although I don't own one, I've played with a couple. They're ok in my opinion, but certainly not the best constructed cue on the market. They probably just pay Josh Filler the most money and people swallow it up, since he happens to be the best player on the planet.
I’ve tried several of the better kielwood shafts and just couldn’t stand the feedback they give. It almost feels like hitting the cue with a piece of metal. It feels super stiff to me .
Kiel is about the only thing I haven't tried yet. However, I seriously doubt that there will be anything that will revolutionize cue making other than cheating (laser or intelligent feedback) aiming.
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Hey Chris. Your video popped up in my feed. Excellent video. I bought a Summit Torrfied Shaft last year. Wonderful hit and feel. I could probably make it my gamer over my Cuetec Synergy but have stuck with the Synergy. You referenced "properly torrified" multiple times. I wonder if you would elaborate on what you mean by "properly". Not asking you to call anyone out but curious why you said that. Thanks
Great video and explanation
Very much appreciated!
Love my Hsunami 2.0 kielwood shaft. Plays great and looks awesome.
Glad to hear it!
Could you please tell me which ferrule did you get? Also, if you don't mind letting me know the shaft length and weight of the shaft. I'm contemplating on getting the 2.0 also.
Fantastic Video
Thank you very much!
Other than the lack of resting time, does the change in the wood affect how easy/hard it is to work?
Thank you for your question,
Yes, after a proper Torrefication process the wood becomes much harder and is a little more difficult to work with, but not that bad.
Thank you very much for all the information! It's important that someone with knowledge shares information because there are a lot of opinions out there being sold as truth. Now my question: shaft length... how does it affect playability, stability, balance, deflection and production? Would you recommend a longer shaft or a small extension?
Greetings from Germany
Pascal
Thank you for your comment and question. The overall length of a shaft does not directly affect its playability due to the progressing taper profiles. It is the same profile overall simply magnified by length. I would recommend a longer shaft over an extension when possible.
I've been making torfied shafts since Jeff Prather started his KIELWOOD. which is his product. Which I highly recomend.
Thanks for the info Chris. What is a difference between a $1,000, $2,000, $3,000 cue besides inlays, stains wrap and engravings?
Nothing
That is a broad question, but to provide the short answer, as you stated, you have to factor in the overall material costs. You also have to include the time that it takes to produce said cue, how sharp the inlays are, the popularity of the brand and or maker, and take into consideration that custom cues are produced one at a time not in a production environment. There are many reason that a specific cue could cost upwards of 5,000 to even 100,000 dollars.
I assume the shaft color varies based on the temp time it baked? What I mean is I seen some light one and some dark one.
This is correct, it will become darker and more "rich" in color the longer it is in the torrification process.
@@CuemakersGuild Any advantages or disadvantage of longer torrification process?
@andyschlosser6715 one the torrification process is conpleteted, the only difference is how dark it becomes
How would we go about purchasing one of your cues?
facebook.com/christopher.walker.54584982
@@CuemakersGuild Thank you sir!
@@anthonywhisenant99 no problem at all!
How do you feel that it compares to a laminated maple shaft. ie predator 314 shaft or similar.
Thank you for your question, I feel that a keilwood shaft is better for the reasons mentioned in the live stream,although, A laminated shaft will produce better radial consistency.
IF you know what you're DOING and PROPERLY build a KIELWOOD SHAFT it can be as radical consistent as these laminated shafts now on the market BUT you have to start with a very good piece of KIELWOOD and Prather sells it
Love your content a lot! It would help us better understanding you, if you record your voice with an headphone microphone. Best Sebastian
Hello, if a Keilwood shaft gets slightly dented, can it be fixed?
Possibly with moisture
That is easy to fix it.I play a Meucci Kielwood Pro and I've had remove a few dents already.You can easy do even with empty bottle.
You can put a slightly damp towel on the dent and iron over it. It will swell the wood and remove the dent. Learned this from Mark Wilson and have been doing it ever since for last 10-12 years.
@@maciejguzicz5620hey there your the first person I’ve sent hat owns a Meucci kielwood. What do you think of it? I should be getting mine in the mail in about a week. I’m a new player ( 7 months) and I’m curious what your thoughts on the meucci are.
Do you have a website with your company details and ordering information?
The more I watch the more I'm interested and would absolutely consider a custom cue.
Custom is the way to go. The exact weight, shaft diameter, taper, etc that you want.
Hi,
I have no need for a dedicated website due to the fact that I no longer take custom orders however, You can follow my work on my Facebook page here:
facebook.com/christopher.walker.54584982
@@CuemakersGuild - Thanks for the link. Good stuff on there. I love the post about the Predator broken cue being overpriced junk. Although I don't own one, I've played with a couple. They're ok in my opinion, but certainly not the best constructed cue on the market. They probably just pay Josh Filler the most money and people swallow it up, since he happens to be the best player on the planet.
Hello, what would be the price difference between each type of wood shaft. Thank you.
I could not begin to answer this one as prices can be very different between manufacturers.
Thank you.
Where can i find a kielwood in Houston TX
I have no idea, I'm in Virginia....
what would be the pro's or cons of having a keilwood butt, handle and forearm?
Cored or not cored?
Do cue makers label their cues that are Terrified Roasted Maple? I just see them say hard rock maple shafts.
I think you mean Torrefied, but yes, typically a cuemaker with state that the shaft is torrefied.
I’ve tried several of the better kielwood shafts and just couldn’t stand the feedback they give. It almost feels like hitting the cue with a piece of metal. It feels super stiff to me .
Yes, they are stiffer than normal maple and some may not like that.
Kiel is about the only thing I haven't tried yet. However, I seriously doubt that there will be anything that will revolutionize cue making other than cheating (laser or intelligent feedback) aiming.
@@JohnBowl14690 Agreed
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