briankenobi said:

To me, the small amount of wax does the polishing. Silicone changes the cue ball.

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I just siliconed my CB to try something and it exaggerated the spin and travel distance. I hit a small draw shot so I thought and couldn't believe the acceleration as well. I'm considering doing the rest of the balls to emulate the balls at the poolhall.

Refinish the cue…..restore this cue to its original condition.

Veered off topic...Moved to the appropriate forum.

Mensabum said:

If you'll draw a diagonal from the pocket center to the CB you get the exact same point!! One less line. I like simple shit that works!!
Thank you for validating contact points once and for all Jaden. I now rest my oft criticized case.
Took a class in college called Spherical Collision and Rotation for the engineering curriculum that got me started in pool.
The professor was a very good player and oft used billiard balls as a teaching aid.
Wish I could go back and never take that class!!

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Be careful there, it'll appear to work for some angles but it won't for others, A parallel line from the ob to the pocket line through the cb is the only way to get the correct cps on both the ob and the cb for every possible shot.

As long as the method you use for visualization is a consequence of that concept of parallel lines off of the pocket through the ob line, it will be accurate.

Joe Tucker came up with a numbering system that works well for people. Based on the same concept.

garczar said:

The Pro shaft is nice but i just hear way to many horror stories of dealing with them. If looking for a new cue Meucci would be way down if not off the list altogether. I think their designs in general are really bad/ugly. I had a few old Originals yrs ago that played great and looked classic. New stuff with all the paua shell are horrid. Whatever floats-ur-boat i guess.

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I liked this model because it reminded me of their old school designs with new quality/playability.

Mensabum said:

I wouldn't mind taking it for a spin!! Those old Schons' play very well.

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They do indeed. The only one I remember not being overly fond of, was a CX series. If my memory serves, it felt "hollow" to me. Could have been just that particular cue. I'd only ever hit with a few Schons...Most of them felt pretty solid.

fastone371 said:

Shane's selling price in the calcutta was half of the potential first place payout???

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Given the field, approximately break-even for a 2nd place finish makes sense from an efficient market standpoint.

Chopdoc said:

Why? You just explained the pertinent matters.

I don't know that Earl ever realky explained it, but we all saw him do it.

What you explained did not address what he and I have asked. That's all.

Nobody said anything about knowing or explaining it better than you already did.

The question was about your preference.

I am curious if you like to change by adding or removing sleeves or if you set it and forget it. He reiterated the same question.

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No, for what reason would 'I' do that?

Modern day 3C tables/rubber/Cloths all play 95% the 'Same' speed!

Some 3C tables have longer/shorter 'angles' according to the 'Mechanic' that set them up!

Why do 'You' think over 95% of 3C players use rubber grips?

I know, just wondering if 'You' have a logical thought on it!


Maybe the AI's answer is More to Your liking!

'Q' Why do 3 cushion players use rubber grips on their cue?

AI Overview


Three-cushion billiard players use rubber or silicone grips on their cues to get a tackier, non-slip feel that improves stroke stability and hand control. [1, 2]

Main Reasons for Rubber Grips

• • Better Traction with Sweat: Rubber and silicone wraps grip the hand firmly even when palms perspire during long or intense matches. [1, 2]
  • Loose Grip Control: Three-cushion strokes require a very relaxed, gentle grip to allow smooth follow-through and delicate touch. A rubber surface prevents the cue from slipping or wobbling without needing a tight, tense hand. [1, 2, 3]
  • Customizing Handle Thickness: Many carom cues have thin, unwrapped wood handles. Rolling on a rubber or silicone grip increases the diameter to fit the player's hand size more comfortably. [1]
  • Vibration and Comfort: Rubber absorbs some of the shock and vibration from the hit, reducing hand fatigue over hours of play. [1]

couldnthinkof01 said:

5k for first. Calcutta was 25k? Minus the 12.5 Shane went for.

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Shane's selling price in the calcutta was half of the potential first place payout???