why the hell do people call a cue a monster or hits a ton !!! , that just turns me off . any reason

Back when I had a small machine shop in my yard I was tempted to make a cue out of brass or bronze and cut a stainless or aluminum shaft for it. Heavy enough to be illegal in many places back then but I have never seen anyone call a cue on weight. One thing, anyone that thought their cue hit a ton would have to sneak out the back door in shame!

Hu
 
"Hits a Ton" might be an attempt to describe a "Break Cue."
Honestly, using unusual language and phraseology is a part of what makes the threads interesting. It is simple advertising 101 to generate excitement and interest where there ordinarliy is none. While the language may not be particularly useful in practice, it does add to the perception of the owner or seller's excitement about their cue. This is why I prefer to watch commercials during sports more than the game itself many times! :-)
 
fastone371 said:
To me cues that dont have a noticeable "pink" sound when striking the cue ball feel "dead" to me.
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I think it has to do with the hardness of the tip and possibly the ferrule material.
I am not a builder so I really don't know.

I like that feedback also.
Hard pressed Triangles does it for me.
 
Nobody said "Pool Players were or are mental giants.." Pool Cue are personal Items & should be looked at in that manner. Not every Cue is a winner & some of the winners, are sold immediately, for a lesser amount than they are supposedly worth.... Good Luck
 
ceebee said:
Nobody said "Pool Players were or are mental giants.." Pool Cue are personal Items & should be looked at in that manner. Not every Cue is a winner & some of the winners, are sold immediately, for a lesser amount than they are supposedly worth.... Good Luck
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I respectfully disagree with the generalization that pool players are of below average intelligence. My experience is the pool playing population is a pretty good cross section. Having played with some idiots and winos, but also doctors, lawyers, professors, engineers, successful businessmen, etc. Many of the pros were / are quite intelligent and educated, able to discuss intelligently many topics beyond pool.
 
CLAUD said:
I respectfully disagree with the generalization that pool players are of below average intelligence. My experience is the pool playing population is a pretty good cross section. Having played with some idiots and winos, but also doctors, lawyers, professors, engineers, successful businessmen, etc. Many of the pros were / are quite intelligent and educated, able to discuss intelligently many topics beyond pool.
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Good post but I do have to point out that your first and second groups are not mutually exclusive!

Hu
 
philly said:
I think it has to do with the hardness of the tip and possibly the ferrule material.
I am not a builder so I really don't know.

I like that feedback also.
Hard pressed Triangles does it for me.
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Thats what I thought too but I have an old original Hoppe Titlist with a Z shaft and a soft tip that sings like a high dollar driver on the range.
 
gregnice37 said:
I assume just another adjective to be creative. People get tired of seeing the same wording and such. I don't mind monster because lots of work I can agree to monster but hitting a ton thing makes me laugh.
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I raised that issue with Dr Dave in a thread years ago. We did the calculations and a cue driven by a human will never hit a ton. The best it will do is 486 lbs.

BTW, I have a cue for sale. It's pretty ugly and hits 486 lbs. :)
 
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