What do you guys think about mcdermott cues and predator z2 shafts??

Question

What do you guys think about mcdermott cues and predator z2 shafts??

Answer 1

They are ok I dont care for the joint but it works

the same with the shaft I can take or leave them

If your looking for a majic wand it hasn't been made yet

Once you get past Straight -weight -and tip thats about all there is to any of them just personal choice and mfg's hype

Answer 2

McDermott makes a nice cue for the money.Kracker is literally the only person I've ever heard say a bad word about them. I know a couple of cuemakers that actually recommend them in their price range. And  it totally doesn't matter if the shaft were to warp: McDermott is one of only 2 cue manufacturers I know of that warranty their cues against warpage. So if it warps, you get a new one.

I have a Predator cue, but it has a 314 shaft, not Z. It is well built, and does exactly what it claims to do: reduce deflection. This may or may not benefit you depending on how you play. Just keep in mind that any cue with a Z shaft will play VERY differently than any traditional, solid shafted cue. You should really try and use one in person before buying it.

Answer 3

I've worked for an online billiards site which sells both.  Depending on what level of player you are, McDermott cues are good american made cues. The Predator shafts I would avoid.. A good alternative to a high performance shaft is the OB-1. Low squirt.. Low deflection... a great shaft.

Answer 4

My primary cue is a McDermott.  I don't have any problems with it.  I've used the stock shaft for a while, but recently got a Predator 314^2 shaft that I've been getting used to.  If you buy from an authorized dealer, they have a great warranty and service program.

Answer 5

Predator shafts are excellent, especially the Z2.  I converted from a Meucci to the Predator 5k1 with Z2 shaft six months ago.  The Z2 shaft certainly takes some getting used to, but I get much more precise english than I did with a Meucci black dot shaft.  I highly recommend it to players of intermediate-advanced level.

Answer 6

If you buy a McDermott you will need to buy a predator shaft with it or you'll just end up with a warped shaft.  McDermott is just an Assembly line cue, nothing special about them.