I've shot with many different versions of the high end cues, jump-break combos and some mid-tiers as well. I used to think that my Propel was the best cue out there.
BUT, that was until my brother came to visit and had a Raven jump cue with him. It's a $300 jumper and I was super skeptical. But after I shot with it for a day, I immediately bought one and mothballed my Cuetec. No joke. It's fantastic. Not fantastic for the money. It's just fantastic.
Here's a separate internet review. [there are a few out there]
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-td [not to brag, but for context: I am fairly proficient at pool, ~650 fargo, can beat the ghost 9-0 (not every time, of course, but frequently)]
I live in VA Beach and Q master is not worth the drive. You could probably find some 1P action in the back but its nothing to call home about. You could hit peninsula billiards in Newport News and save yourself the extra 45 min drive
I just went and hit balls at a place called Bay Shore Billiards in Long Island. If I lived around here, that would be my go-to spot! Several new Gold Crown VII tables, and the rest Diamonds. I even ran into Steve Kurtz and got to catch up a bit after not seeing him for probably 15 years! If you're ever around Long Island, check it out.
Thanks for the great review Eric, and if it hadn’t been for your name on you shirt I wouldn’t have even known it was you.mgreat tomsee you again since all the years of the madness of the SBE 14.1 Challenge. I think you’d fit in quite well here as a regular.
also is there a match clock? would be interesting to know the rules, and also what kind of chinesery they have there at the score stats. i assume one of them is BNR
i like the fury jump cue that the ko brothers made "their" jumper of. it's called jpw something, breaks down in 3 pieces. don't know the price of the ko branded one but the fury cue was very inexpensive.
Of course, he gets the job done, but it just amazes me that he generated so much power with very minimal “wind up”- he mainly just used forward momentum. Very unique is all I’m saying- don’t think I’ve ever seen another player with a stroke like that
Kinda like that Bruce Lee punch. I imagine not nearly as strenuous. Somebody on youtube said fast twitch is based on muscle strength. So, a weight trained body vs 2lbs of stick and ball, one quick rep at a time. Looks like too much wear and tear for whatever the gain.
Of course, he gets the job done, but it just amazes me that he generated so much power with very minimal “wind up”- he mainly just used forward momentum. Very unique is all I’m saying- don’t think I’ve ever seen another player with a stroke like that
there was one edition of the dragon world 14.1 that had in it hopkins, ortmann and mike davis, and they were all playing on the tv table the same day. it was a parade of funky strokes.
modern era, i guess soufi, gerson martinez and lee van sticks out
8 ball is my favorite game. It incorporates all the strategies and is funner to play. Yes, funner is a word. I heard our last president use it. Anyway, keep on bangin pool players. Not everyone can play this game correctly. I can see where they get frustrated.
Wow! I haven't seen Paul in at least 25 years and have only messaged him in the past year or two. We go back to 1970 and spent countless nights talking all things pool,life etc. Best wishes to my old friend.
if the tip is delivered on-line and with proper speed what difference does it make how it looks? i've seen a LOT of 'pretty boy stroke' players come and go that couldn't play in crunch time. Allen was self-taught(got help from some greats as well) and could run 100 by the time he was 12-13yrs old. I'll take ugly and effective every time.
Of course, he gets the job done, but it just amazes me that he generated so much power with very minimal “wind up”- he mainly just used forward momentum. Very unique is all I’m saying- don’t think I’ve ever seen another player with a stroke like that
