I've had a couple of cues and shafts over the years i've played pool and i must say that when i first tried out the Triple-A viatorre shaft on my cues, i've used it since. It seems that this shaft has given me the much needed consistency in hit that i've been looking for in my cues. before using a viattorre shaft, i use spliced shafts.
Sad to say, there are certain types of shots which are not so permitted with this. the triple-A shaft that i got from viattorre which had 15 grain lines per square inch just gave me my game. feel is very solid and consistent. the weight is just right for the balance on my cue's butt end. there is no more need for adjustment in aim when applying spin on the cue ball thus eliminating or lessening errors on shots. i've even used the shaft for breaking. the solid feel gives me the much needed confidence in my game. i actually have 3 shafts already by viattorre. now i'm bent on getting the full cue.
I also would like to add that the owner of viattorre, jack, is very much accommodating and easy to talk to. He is very much willing to go out of his way to listen to the ideas of his clients. he is very straightforward. a good person to deal with. Truly the real meaning of 'Customized'.. Customized Service + Customized Cue = Perfect!