Coarser linen?

PDX · May 22, 2017

I mm looking to have my cue rewrapped, but I'm looking for a coarser linen. I'm not sure what I have on my cue, but it seems thin. Are there any linens that are slightly thicker or more coarse?

Locotone07 · May 22, 2017

If you wipe your current linen with a moist cloth towel it will be more coarse once it dries.

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tbayplayer · May 22, 2017

I had a dual stand linen wrap before done by Ryan Theewen at Mueller's. It was one of the best feeling wraps I've even had. I found it it thicker and more coarse. It also looks awesome too. I believe it was light brown/white speck and white/double brown speck.

Shooter08 · May 23, 2017

Cortland Dacron

PDX said:
I mm looking to have my cue rewrapped, but I'm looking for a coarser linen. I'm not sure what I have on my cue, but it seems thin. Are there any linens that are slightly thicker or more coarse?

Ray Martin used it on all of his cues from what I have heard. I have a original white w/ green spec full spool. I heard Ray was having a cue built a while back and offered to let some go, but never heard back.

http://cuezilla.com/week-11-george-balabushka-cue-for-ray-martin/

cueman · May 23, 2017

Just have them put it on and barely press it without heavy press and polish and you should have the feel you are after.

Chopdoc · May 23, 2017

cueman said:
Just have them put it on and barely press it without heavy press and polish and you should have the feel you are after.

That's what I was thinking.

The antique cues are not even pressed really. Just wrapped. It comes out pretty well textured.

I prefer a really well done press and finishing work. I don't know what the cue makers do but some sure have a way with it. Done well it is absorbent but still very grippy. When people complain their linen wrap is not enough grip I think it just isn't finished right.

If you want rough, start by trying an unpressed or lightly pressed wrap I say.

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PDX · May 23, 2017

I have a cue that the linen feels thicker than standard. Maybe a 30lb vs a 27lb. I like feeling the linen ridges. Whatever is on my cue is too thin. I want texture.

skins · May 23, 2017

cueman said:
Just have them put it on and barely press it without heavy press and polish and you should have the feel you are after.

Yep.....:thumbup2:

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