A pool cue on steroids

mikemosconi said:
Some guy, not too far from me - 1/2 hour- put in a four table room as an addition to his very large bowling alley. All the tables are pro cut Diamonds- they are pretty tough tables between the pockets and the high speed of the tables. I can't get 2 balls together inside the pockets, but nose to nose I do measure exactly 4 1/2. I have only seen 3 other guys in that room besides me and I know they are all lifetime players like me.

I appreciate having a place to play at times with tables that I can sharpen my game a bit- but honestly, the casual, recreational players will become immediately frustrated on those tables. I guess he had a specific target audience with only a four table room.
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There is a place close to me that has "free pool" with 3 fast 7ft Diamonds and very tight pockets... Challenging tables but it's always busy...
 
flmusclehead said:
There is a place close to me that has "free pool" with 3 fast 7ft Diamonds and very tight pockets... Challenging tables but it's always busy...
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Nothing wrong with having those challenging tables in a room- a great idea- my point is, though, I think, for building the game's popularity, tough tables need to be balanced with tables that are less challenging for the novice and recreational player to build their confidence and interest in the game.
 
flmusclehead said:
Is it different from wood? Absolutely... Going from a Cuetec R360 to a Cynergy 12.5 is like putting a pool cue on steroids...
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I've played with the Cynergy, it hits and plays about the same as a normal LD wood shaft. Never tried a R360 though to maybe only compared to that it's a good change. I only have found two LD shafts to be stand-outs and different form the wood shafts, Revo and Ignite. The rest just hit like wood shafts made of a different material, no different than a 314, Z, OB, etc..
 
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maha said:
if a cue change helps more than a tiny bit in your game you, you are making a mental improvement.
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Or found a shaft that matches how they aim and stroke better. Between my son and I we have about 12+ playing shafts. I have clear favorites among them when it comes to pocketing and moving the cueball around the tables.
 
hang-the-9 said:
Or found a shaft that matches how they aim and stroke better. Between my son and I we have about 12+ playing shafts. I have clear favorites among them when it comes to pocketing and moving the cueball around the tables.
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My stance on shafts is that you have to reach a certain level to be able to notice which ones you actually shoot better with and by the time you get to that level, you can shoot accurately with any reasonably straight cue regardless of taper, tip, or weight.
 
chenjy9 said:
My stance on shafts is that you have to reach a certain level to be able to notice which ones you actually shoot better with and by the time you get to that level, you can shoot accurately with any reasonably straight cue regardless of taper, tip, or weight.
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I don't think it's as much about noticing the differences but understanding them. A newer player or at least one without access to instruction or someone explaining things to them may be missing but may have no idea why. Once someone has it explained that shaft A you aim this way with spin, and shaft B you aim a bit more to center they will understand. You do need a lot of experience to know what cue and shaft you would like though, just like many other things. Without trying 30 things there is no way to know if the 10th thing you tried is any better or worse than the next 20. And to be able to talk about it to others you also need a lot of experience.
 
hang-the-9 said:
I don't think it's as much about noticing the differences but understanding them. A newer player or at least one without access to instruction or someone explaining things to them may be missing but may have no idea why. Once someone has it explained that shaft A you aim this way with spin, and shaft B you aim a bit more to center they will understand. You do need a lot of experience to know what cue and shaft you would like though, just like many other things. Without trying 30 things there is no way to know if the 10th thing you tried is any better or worse than the next 20. And to be able to talk about it to others you also need a lot of experience.
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That's the main thing I was trying to (poorly) say; that you need sufficient experience to appreciate what a high end shaft gives you. Until then, a high end shaft could even become detrimental to one's learning early on. I remember when I first started really getting into pool and asking the buddy who taught me about getting a Predator shaft. His response was "Don't bother, you still suck too much for it." :ROFLMAO:
 
flmusclehead said:
I went with the True Wood Walnut Wrapless... Been playing at 19oz but it feels right to me at 21oz... So much more control... Looks really good... The feedback is exceptional... My game is going up a notch... "A better arrow"
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Does the wood have a gray look to it?
 
GaryB said:
Could you have been hitting them too hard before. Just wondering. Wasn't it Kinister who said "I don't care who you are you are hitting the ball too hard."

Just an old timer who decided not to make the change as I missed that pure feed back of a ball well struck that I only get from high pitched shaft wood.
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yes, that was Bert
 
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