Cuetec Cynergy tink sound

[Tom1234]

I think everyone is getting worked up over nothing. I have a maple shaft on all my cues and if I hit the cue ball very low and had I get a TINK sound from the wood shafts. If you get a TINK sound with most hits you have an issue worth talking about, otherwise the sound is not unusual.

My McDermott’s and my Lucasi wood shafts don’t make a tink sound regardless of hit. I never had this sound from any other pool cue. Since it only happened when I switched to CF, I have to believe this is a CF issue. Having said this, I’m beginning to believe this has to do with the foam filling in my CF shaft and whether or not it goes all the way to just below the ferrule. I think Cuetec does not fill that far up.

 

[boogieman]

My McDermott’s and my Lucasi wood shafts don’t make a tink sound regardless of hit. I never had this sound from any other pool cue. Since it only happened when I switched to CF, I have to believe this is a CF issue. Having said this, I’m beginning to believe this has to do with the foam filling in my CF shaft and whether or not it goes all the way to just below the ferrule. I think Cuetec does not fill that far up.

Could you be gripping lighter due to the CF making a cue's total weight less? The reason I ask is because if this is the case, a lighter grip magnifies the sound. I live for that ping/tink sound. Think of it as letting your cue sing.

 

[phreaticus]

Hi,

Ironically, I found many/most of the CF shafts I tried to have the annoying hollow tink sound/feedback, except the Cuetec Cynergy and Meucci Pro. Those were the only two that sound and feel more like maple to me. I also prefer these two because they have a proper white ferrule which I greatly prefer on a CF shaft vs all black. I guess its all very subjective….

Unfortunately, one thing I’ve learned is that the Cynergy ferrules seem pretty crappy. I have two Cuetec Cynergy CF shafts that are only approx 1 year old, the ferrules on both have numerous hairline cracks. Also the factory ferrule material holds chalk stains and is hard to clean up. I take care of my gear but I do break with my playing cue. Mine still play & sound fine, but the cracks & staining are obviously annoying and I’m currently looking into ferrule repair/replacement options. Apparently this is somewhat of a known issue, as I’ve found a few online discussions with folks having damaged Cynergy ferrules. So I thought I would mention it here for the OP; quite possible you just had a bad tip, but could be a ferrule issue (knock on wood, hopefully not).

BTW, I have both versions of the Cuetech Cynergy, the ferrule hairline cracks are on both of them. Specs, taper, performance, and appearance wise, I can’t tell any difference between the two versions - but they have different logos on the base of the shaft. Not sure which version came out first… Attached two photos.

Hope it helps. Cheers

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Thought I’d post a followup for those who might be interested. I had the ferrule on one my Cynergy shafts replaced with a 3/8” Tomahawk by a well known cue maker. Been playing it for a few weeks now - looks, feels, sounds & plays great, no discernible difference in deflection etc. Time will tell how it holds up, but so far so good.

 

[Tom1234]

Thought I’d post a followup for those who might be interested. I had the ferrule on one my Cynergy shafts replaced with a 3/8” Tomahawk by a well known cue maker. Been playing it for a few weeks now - looks, feels, sounds & plays great, no discernible difference in deflection etc. Time will tell how it holds up, but so far so good.

I found out how to replace my Cynergy ferrule with a Tomahawk ferrule and it made a world of difference. In fact, I’m in the process of replacing the ferrules on most of my cues. By far the easiest ferrule material to work with. If you have a lathe and want to (or need to) replace a ferrule, contact Kelly at MVP cues to buy the Tomahawk material.