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Custom and High End Cues on the Decline?

Chris
LC3 said:
The beautiful wood is the only reason I might order a custom cue these days. I prefer plain janes, and a beautiful piece of wood can turn a basic cue into a stunner.
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The only cue I've ever bought and resold was a Brazilian rosewood Alex Brick merry widow. It was, and remains, the most beautiful merry widow I've ever seen. I'm not sure I've ever seen more beautiful would used in any cue.

I needed cash to go see about a girl, and I foolishly sold the cue to get it. Since it had a wrap, it was never going to be a cue with which I particularly enjoyed playing, so it was the one that I offered up for sale.

Fortunately, it didn't work out with the girl. Unfortunately, I had to sell a gorgeous cue to learn that. Live and learn, I guess.
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What's Inside a Pool Table?

David in FL
LedfordBilliardSupply said:
Yeah we go against the grain and do not fall in the Diamond Lovers trap. We recommend Rasson or Brunswick tables over Diamond. Diamonds great commercial tables as mentioned in that video but they're not designed for your home. But you what they say about opinions haha
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Why not designed for the home?

Assuming someone cares about the actual playability of their table, what do you think makes a Rasson or Brunswick "better for the home", than a Diamond?
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What's Inside a Pool Table?

LedfordBilliardSupply
David in FL said:
Yeah, the first I saw of them was their Diamond review.

That told me all I needed to know about them...
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Yeah we go against the grain and do not fall in the Diamond Lovers trap. We recommend Rasson or Brunswick tables over Diamond. Diamonds great commercial tables as mentioned in that video but they're not designed for your home. But you what they say about opinions haha
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Why do you play this game?

Rusty in Montana
Not Dead Ted said:
Details on that European/American stance might be of interest to several people on this forum.
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Like so many people now stand when down on a shot their chin is very close to their pool cue , after my neck was fused the first of two times that wasn't happening without a great deal of pain and discomfort .

Frank suggested that I square up a bit more to the shot as as it was mentioned in another post on here a stance similar to what Minnesota Fats used where you're stance is more of a up right one , it still can have some discomfort involved but not like before .
Since then I've had another surgery so C-3, C-4, C5 are now solid so bending my neck isn't as simple as it once was .

I hope you can understand my explanation , as I was back to playing pool shortly after those surgeries while wearing a cervical collar this was back in the 1990's and today the patient wearing a cervical collar is non existent .
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What's Inside a Pool Table?

LedfordBilliardSupply
GoldCrown said:
Who installs Ledford’s tables? Their background? Most installers are nice people however they are 90%r's. The best customers are recreational bangers that have no idea what a proper set looks/plays like. More interested in a game room table/table set up. Tell us more about Ledford's Billiard Supplies.... Welcome aboard to Azb
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We have several installers - depends on where you are located. We are authorized dealers for just about every major brand. Our guys are trained by some of the best in the business include Predators Lead engineer and world champion installer. In the world of the sport tables are ever changing so techniques that worked 5-10 years ago often do not work on tables today. *We sale but will not install or service 1 piece slate tables at this time.*
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Useful Instructional Phrases That Help You Play Pool Better

dr_dave
FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates my favorite instructional phrases. They are helpful since they are catchy and easy to remember. They also provide good advice and guidance for having good fundaments and effective technique. Check it out:


Contents:
  • 0:00 - Intro
  • 0:26 - Peanut Butter & Jelly
  • 1:57 - Stroke It, Don’t Poke It
  • 3:33 - Low and Slow is the Way to Go
  • 7:18 - Draw for Show, Follow for Dough
  • 9:49 - Be FERVID
  • 11:03 - Drills Build Skills
  • 11:37 - It’s not the Cue, It’s You!
  • 12:13 - Wrap Up
Supporting Resources:
As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!
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