The OB-1 shaft has the best combination of the four primary characteristics affecting shaft performance:
• Low cue ball deflection
• Good overall shaft feel
• Exceptional playing consistency
• Efficient cue ball spin
When playing with the OB-1, not worrying about deflection is just part of the story. The entire construction has deviated from the conventional path.
Straightness
Unlike “Pie piece” laminated shafts, the OB-1 shaft is made up from six “stress relieved” segments made from straight grained laminated maple. These six segments are then assembled into the shaft “blank” that is the start of the OB-1.
Radial Uniformity
Due to the unique construction of the “blank” for the OB-1, the shaft has extremely consistent stiffness no matter how you rotate it. Any Flat Laminated shaft is always stiffer in one direction than the other depending on how it is rotated.
Control
The taper on the OB-1 is longer than most cues. In a normal shaft, this leads to inconsistent cue ball control. Due to the stiffness of the unique construction of the OB-1, there is no whippy or inconsistent feel.
Feel
Good performance and good feel are no longer mutually exclusive. With the OB-1, you get the performance of low deflection combined with a shaft that feels like a real shaft should feel. This is partly from the final 4 inches of the shaft being all wood, including the ferrule. The other part comes from the use of a high density, vibration dampening foam in the core of the shaft.
This shaft requires customization. The butt of the cue in which the shaft intends to be used with needs to be sent to Mueller's in order to match the joints. Please call 1-800-627-8888 with any questions.
