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Worst Cue by a Revered Builder.

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couldnthinkof01 said:
What is a dud?
It doesn't have a good sound, feel, playability, poor execution, bad design?
I'm confused.
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Are we children? It doesn’t meet your expectations of paying 2-3k plus? I swear this site has lost any intelligence. Honestly my knowledge isn’t worth even posting to morons, who could care less about history, collectors, builders and the rest of what makes us non predator players appreciate our tools! Last post, I’m out.
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Lower deflection solid maple shaft with Schon joint?

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Hi All,

I was wondering if anyone has a recommendation for a lower deflection solid maple shaft, but definitely with a Schon joint? (not generic 5/16x14).

I really like the hit and feedback of the Schon shaft, but the deflection is epic. I have tried several laminated low deflection shafts, and they all hit too soft for me.

I'd be happy for a brand name shaft, McDermott and Tiger both do LD solid maple, they don't have Schon joints off the shelf, or a fully custom shaft if someone is making something special.

Alternatively, if anyone had a recommendation for a more modern cue (Radial, 3/8x10, etc) that hits similarly to a Schon I'd welcome it too.

Regards,

Ben
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anyone else who's cue was lost or stolen

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gregcantrall said:
Long ago I developed the habit of taking my cue to the restroom with me. Keeping it beyond the urinal splash range was required. One evening a dirt bag thought I wasn't watching it as I pissed. He was mistaken. He put a hand on it, I immediately stated in a matter of fact tone, "You have a hold of a whole lot more than you want to F*** with." He immediately released and slunk out the door.

I also had the habit of wiping the shaft with a damp paper towel. First with a little soap and then a rinse swipe with water only. The finishing dry swipe yielded a nice squeak when done properly.
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Did you aim and fire at the douche? I would have if my bladder wasn’t drained!
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anyone else who's cue was lost or stolen

gregcantrall
maha said:
unattended,, sitting on a pool table and go to the bathroom or walk away from it. do you
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Long ago I developed the habit of taking my cue to the restroom with me. Keeping it beyond the urinal splash range was required. One evening a dirt bag thought I wasn't watching it as I pissed. He was mistaken. He put a hand on it, I immediately stated in a matter of fact tone, "You have a hold of a whole lot more than you want to F*** with." He immediately released and slunk out the door.

I also had the habit of wiping the shaft with a damp paper towel. First with a little soap and then a rinse swipe with water only. The finishing dry swipe yielded a nice squeak when done properly.
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Pia Filler hates wood shafts

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skor said:
You can play with any cue and shaft.
Top players have done so for decades.

But, It doesn’t mean that just because something has been done for years, you shouldn’t embrace new things that are better and make life and playing pool easier. Or at least give it a good solid try before making up your mind and throw baseless facts in the air.

Most people don’t give anything a fair try, you might think that running a few racks is enough or setting up a few shots to make a solid opinion, But all you do is letting everything that you are used to, take over.
Play with a good CF shaft for 3-6 months, the. Go back to what you were used to, only then, you’ll know what works best for you.
Play with keilwood shaft for 3-6 month and again, go nack to what you were used to.
Same for every piece of equipment.

CF is the future, might as well get used to it.
This not for collectors, this is for players.
I think that kielwood is a hype that will pass, doesn’t come close to CF in performance. It’s just pretty…
If you are 75 years old and have enough wooden shaft to last until you’re dead, that’s fine, but that’s just being a grumpy old man, got nothing to do with pool.
Yes, there are pros that still use wood and prefer wood, that’s fine, they are just delaying the inevitable and prefer not to put in the time to get used to it.
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I'm using CF but I'm not anti wood, there are so many body types, speed of strokes, heights,weights ect. so there is no one "right" cue for everyone, if you play well with your cue and that cue makes you feel like you don't want another cue then you've found your cue, if you like your cue but don't think it's perfect for you, keep searching, there's one out there for you.......
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Useful Instructional Phrases That Help You Play Pool Better

gregcantrall
Cleveland_Rocks said:
You are the man, Greg! Be the shotmaker. My comment earlier about inconsistencies that you were exuding was made in jest and was only meant to help you. May you run tables and may blessings continue for you.
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Well inconsistent on the table is symptom that I have been searching for a cure for.
My experience is that a good way to get me to focus is, piss me off.
I'm definitely not alone in that regard. When I asked my wife, "Did you hear what Lavern said?" Proofed the piss me off factor. She made 3 nine balls in 4 shots and I had to intercept her from confronting Lavern as I had made it up. My confession did earn her redirected anger and it was hot. 🤷‍♂️
Of course The fear factor can have the same effect. The Fight or Flight decision is stimulating
I tend to favor the go down swinging method. The duck and hide always gets the mathematical consideration however.
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