Gotta be helmstetter.
What cue or customer cuemaker's cue hits like this
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Gotta be Lucasi.
Mr Starkey, I think that is a fair point. I know that "feels" is so subjective, and I guess my question is very difficult.
I guess in terms of what I am looking for, smoothness, softness, not being overly stiff and then feedback would be the combination I would be looking for. Definitely not looking for the whippy dull feel Id associate with a Meucci or a McDermott, but the Lambros and Olney are very stiff.
I would be interested in how you feel your cues are in these categories with your wooden joint. I do still plan on getting one of your cues, especially since the descriptions I have read of your cues align very well with what I think I am looking for.
It's too bad there are not places anymore that you can just go and try and bunch of custom cues. I would love to try yours as an example.
Of course that is true. But if you feel comfortable with your equipment it leads to consistency, and better play. Just like a piano with better action makes it easier to learn piano.
My Judd hit like what I described. It has an old Champion on it which is more medium by today's standards.
Helmstetters fit that description imo.
Yeah my friend has a Helmstetter VIP from 1992 that seems really close. He wont sell it though and I cant really find one.
Gotya covered. I picked the gina post :thumbup:
Dave <-- thinks there are lots of interpretations of "smooth" but likes a hit of nice smooth Flor de Cana 12 year old rum
I also agree with those who are suggesting trying different tips in order to achieve the desired result.
sometimes the change in the feel can be big.
GL
best,
brian kc
sometimes the change in the feel can be big.
GL
best,
brian kc
Gotta be a Mark Bear.
Now yer talking ... er .... typing :embarrassed2:
Nice to know you read your rep :thumbup:
Dave
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I would change the tip first. I played with a Joss with an elk master tip for years. I also added a very long taper on my shafts. The diameter of them is around 12.7mm. It plays very similar to what you are seeking. I have a new mezz on the way and will see how it compares to my old player. I also have a custom cue that I love but plays a tiny bit too stiff. I am having one of the shafts made to players specs - longer taper and adding an elk master tip to see if it plays more to my liking.
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Sorry for this thread offended Black Balled, seems like a legitimate topic to me.
Played with my Dominiak yesterday. Played really well. It is so different than my Lambros and Olney...very long taper, thin butt super light at 17.6 ounces. I really like it but it is almost too far the other direction. Some people I have talked with suggest something like a Mottey or JMW Ivory jointed cue as something which would be right in between.
Played with my Dominiak yesterday. Played really well. It is so different than my Lambros and Olney...very long taper, thin butt super light at 17.6 ounces. I really like it but it is almost too far the other direction. Some people I have talked with suggest something like a Mottey or JMW Ivory jointed cue as something which would be right in between.