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Cue shaft playability differences

Bavafongoul
Frosty said:
Do you even realize how many times you’ve told the stories about your cues, your search for KW shafts, the California ivory ban? Verbose, loquacious? How about full of yourself? You remind me of an individual I used to know, he always liked to say, “my favorite things I like to talk about are me and my money”, at least he was self aware.
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Your choice…….ignore me, harass me, criticize me but your opinion is absolutely meaningless and about as important as the shit picked up at a dog park. It matters not a bit to me but even dogs are entitled to enjoy bowel releases so go for it.
Anyway, if the Forum’s readers don’t enjoy or actually resent my posts apparently like you, than just stop reading them.
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U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

Cornerman
Kris_b1104 said:
Joe said he would like to campaign for people to stop raising their hand when they get lucky 😂😂

Man this is so refreshing to hear on commentary. Someone who can keep it real
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On the other hand, Filler raised his hand to FSR after that unfortunate side pocket hook. I thought it was a nice gesture.

I think apologizing for a 9-ball on the snap should be outlawed in today’s break rules.
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U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

Cornerman
loggerhead12 said:
If you see a guy in shorts and a long sleeve Cozumel shirt, stop me and say hi. It's been a pleasure to meet some AZB'ers.
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We’re in the front row, left side as viewed from the head of the table. The guys having way too much fun, even though we haven’t started drinking … yet.

SJM on the opposite side, second row. Tough tournament when Stu isn’t front and center!
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What is a cue’s “hit”?

fastone371
ShootingArts said:
I have one bumper between two cues. I use them for different things so find myself swapping the bumper back and forth. I thought I could just leave it off of one. Nope, very different hit!

I don't like either extreme of hit. If we start at very hard and very soft, I like a hit about 3/4 towards hard and the softness needs to be in the tip or tip/ferrule. At the same time I don't like a pingy cue so a shaft or butt that creates a pingy hit or sound is out.

My cues are generally long and light with a tip on the soft side. Many people have asked to try my cue over the years. After hitting a bit with it they politely return it without comment. I don't need to be told it ain't their cup of tea!

Hu
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I love a cue that pings when I hit it. I started gravitating to medium tips, I have been playing with Tiger Everest tips for quite awhile now. I like them best when they are beyond half worn, there is a big difference between a new one and a worn one, maybe because I usually break with my player, they definitely harden up after use.
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How to Find the PERFECT STANCE - Podcast with Dr. Dave and Nic Barrow

abzhuofficial
superskippy said:
Not to hijack your thread but the Ko brothers released a video very recently on the same topic. They say how they have switched to more a snooooooker style stance as they feel that it gives them greater accuracy which they need for the Chinese 9 ball that they predominantly play now. Changing your method after you've had so much success with your old one seems very difficult to me! Login to view embedded media
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It is related considering how snooker and Heyball is VERY similar in ethos except for the ballset, ruleset, and the size of the table
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How to Find the PERFECT STANCE - Podcast with Dr. Dave and Nic Barrow

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Not to hijack your thread but the Ko brothers released a video very recently on the same topic. They say how they have switched to more a snooooooker style stance as they feel that it gives them greater accuracy which they need for the Chinese 9 ball that they predominantly play now. Changing your method after you've had so much success with your old one seems very difficult to me! Login to view embedded media
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What is a cue’s “hit”?

ShootingArts
fastone371 said:
I think to really understand a cues "hit" or feedback you need to try at least 2 specific cues, one that you really don't like the "feel" of and one that you love the "feel" of. I absolutely know what I don't like in a cue, its one where all you get is a real dull thud when you strike the cue ball. Most cues with soft and super soft tips feel like that to me. If you want to change the "feel" of your cue try taking the bumper off of it for a few shots, it has drastically changed the feel of every cue I have tried this with so far.
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I have one bumper between two cues. I use them for different things so find myself swapping the bumper back and forth. I thought I could just leave it off of one. Nope, very different hit!

I don't like either extreme of hit. If we start at very hard and very soft, I like a hit about 3/4 towards hard and the softness needs to be in the tip or tip/ferrule. At the same time I don't like a pingy cue so a shaft or butt that creates a pingy hit or sound is out.

My cues are generally long and light with a tip on the soft side. Many people have asked to try my cue over the years. After hitting a bit with it they politely return it without comment. I don't need to be told it ain't their cup of tea!

Hu
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Gorst, Filler And Ruiz Hunt Second Crowns As Final Eight Emerges | 2026 US Open Pool Championship

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Fedor Gorst, Francisco Sanchez Ruiz and Joshua Filler remain in the hunt for a second US Open title after surviving a dramatic Day Four in Frisco, while defending champion Aloysius Yapp, reigning World Champion Carlo Biado and five-time champion Shane Van Boening all crashed out as the 2026 US Open was cut down to its final eight. Marking the 49th edition of the historic tournament, the 2026 US Open Pool Championship takes place at Embassy Suites in Frisco, Texas from 25–30 August, bringing six days of world-class nine-ball action as a 256-player field competes for the prestigious Barry Behrman US Open […]

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