Longer cues

I think when pool was outside on the lawn they used longer handles, I see for many the 9' tables players use the 30" or joint bridge, I guess this works... what a follow through. I wonder how long it takes for the vibration to get to your elbow.
 
RacerX750 said:
I weighed mine on an accurate scale.
The 6" extension is 2.1 oz
The 3" is 1.58 oz and is the one I leave on the cue all the time, even on 7' tables.
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I just weighed my cue tec extension it is 6-1/2" long (including the rubber bumper) and it weighs 4.3oz. Hmmmm.
John
 
Straightpool_99 said:
I've never tried an extra long cue that didn't hit softly and terribly. If for some reason I wanted a long cue like that, I'd certainly have it made out of carbon. Wooden cues longer than 60 inches usually feel like overcooked spaghetti. A 14mm shaft would maybe make them slightly more acceptable.
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Conical or pro taper? I found that to be true with the pro tapered shafts.
 
Rick Roper 8" extension, 2.6 oz. Having 2 - 3" ones made that he is going to lighten the end up somewhat for me, and figures they will be apx 1.5 oz or less.
 

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I'm 6'4 and have been trying 60 and 61" cues for a year now and I'm happy with the experiment. At least it's making me play more. I'm keeping an eye out for 62"-64" cues.

A non-comprehensive list of things that get bigger/taller for taller people: recliners, bicycles, golf clubs, field hockey sticks, pants, shirts, counter tops, shotgun/rifle stocks, the space between your gut and the steering wheel. Cues IMO would make sense added to the list.
 
The_JV said:
Not being a 'tall' person myself, 6'-0". I've always wondered why some who claim to be merely an inch or two taller "require" a longer cue. I'd wager my grip hand shifts up and down roughly a foot based on necessity. If anything it stands to greater reason that a shorter player requires a longer cue. I'll just consider myself lucky I suppose.

As to playing with longer cues. I can't speak for pros or to their abilities, but I have to imagine the bulk of this length must be at the back end. I attempted to play with a shaft a mere 1" longer and couldn't do it...lol. I had gotten so used to the joint coming into my feild of veiw during my stroke, that that not having it the right spot with the longer shaft got into my head...lol. How sad am I...

I carry an extension that came with my cue purchase but very very rarely use it. It does add a few ounces at least. Simply not having my cue at the 'right' angle when attempting to chalk up is enough for me to never keep it on during play.
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I’m six feet, like you, but my wing span is 6’3.
I play with a 57 inch cue all my life....tried all the other lengths from 56” to 60”....don’t like them.
Bought a lot of high line cues...first thing I would do is have the ivory ferrule cut off...dowel and all.
Shortening a cue strengthens it....I hate pro tapers and weak hitters.
I feel first the cue should accommodate the cue ball....I’ll adjust my grip to suit it.
 
kling&allen said:
Were those with shafts over 30 inches or with 29/30 inch shafts with 30+ inch butts? Its an interesting engineering problem to identify the point a long cue loses suitable rigidity and if cue design (A joint, coring, full splice, joint, etc) changes that result.
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It’s an issue with golf equipment, as well. Overlength clubs play “soft” and the balance point gets goofy. That’s why even taller Tour players rarely play more than .5” over standard length in their irons.
 
pt109 said:
I’m six feet, like you, but my wing span is 6’3.
I play with a 57 inch cue all my life....tried all the other lengths from 56” to 60”....don’t like them.
Bought a lot of high line cues...first thing I would do is have the ivory ferrule cut off...dowel and all.
Shortening a cue strengthens it....I hate pro tapers and weak hitters.
I feel first the cue should accommodate the cue ball....I’ll adjust my grip to suit it.
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Do you mostly use a open bridge?

I always use a tight closed bridge unless I am stretched out or I am in a position where I can't use one.

The pro taper is best for my bridge.

I also always buy 13mm, or larger shafts.

My new Gulyassy will be 14mm and my cue has a .860 joint, which is larger than most.
 
HawaiianEye said:
Do you mostly use a open bridge?

I always use a tight closed bridge unless I am stretched out or I am in a position where I can't use one.

The pro taper is best for my bridge.

I also always buy 13mm, or larger shafts.

My new Gulyassy will be 14mm and my cue has a .860 joint, which is larger than most.
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I’m over 60% closed bridge....but my thumb and fore finger are flexible....
...and this is how I’ve always played snooker also.
My bridge tightens and loosens on the stroke....allows a carom tapered cue to be no problem.
....the bottom of my bridge hand, however, is glued to the table.
 
pt109 said:
I’m over 60% closed bridge....but my thumb and fore finger are flexible....
...and this is how I’ve always played snooker also.
My bridge tightens and loosens on the stroke....allows a carom tapered cue to be no problem.
....the bottom of my bridge hand, however, is glued to the table.
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What .mm is your tip.
 
My cue is about 23 oz with the extension. My teammates call it the hammer because if they need the length hey grab my cue, It does feel natural to me though because I am tall and strong
 
Earl's cue is around 24 ounces with the 12" extension on it. The tennis wrap and tape may make it a bit heavier.

The 58" cue, without all the gizmos, is around 18 ounces.
 
My cue is a 58" Predator P3. I'm only 5'9 but I grip the cue at the very end of the butt. There are a lot of shots I struggle to reach, so I have a 12" extension. I found that I often could not be bothered to get the extension when I should and would instead overreach and usually miss. When I did use the extension, it felt unwieldy compared to my normal cue, so I would still miss.

Last fall I noticed many pros were using their extensions full time, so out of curiosity I decided to give it a try. I've now been playing full-time with the extension for about 6 months. It only took a few hours to make the adjustment, and I doubt I'll ever go back. For me, the weight of the extension behind my grip (and hence the adjusted balance point) gives me a greater sense of control. I feel like I can stroke more purely (less side to side) and impart spin with less effort.

Granted, these are feelings, not scientific declarations in any way. Do what works for you.
 
DeeDeeCues said:
I'm 6'3". I see no advantage in a longer cue. I use about nine different cues and only two are 60" or longer. I learned a long time ago that the elbow on my bridge arm bends, which allows me to grip the cue in the handle area. Weird.
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That was an interesting read. I've always kind of thought it would make sense for a taller person to have a slightly longer cue-proportional sizing and all that- but not being as tall as you, it was all a guessing game.
 
pt109 said:
I’m six feet, like you, but my wing span is 6’3.
I play with a 57 inch cue all my life....tried all the other lengths from 56” to 60”....don’t like them.
Bought a lot of high line cues...first thing I would do is have the ivory ferrule cut off...dowel and all.
Shortening a cue strengthens it....I hate pro tapers and weak hitters.
I feel first the cue should accommodate the cue ball....I’ll adjust my grip to suit it.
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Assault has been committed! ! !!!!!!!!

And more !!!!!!!!s
 
pt109 said:
Bought a lot of high line cues...first thing I would do is have the ivory ferrule cut off...dowel and all.
Shortening a cue strengthens it...
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Do you really think shortening the cue an inch(?) at its tip strengthens it appreciably? I can see shortening it a lot more than that could make it less flexible... is that the kind of strengthening you mean?

pj
chgo
 
Patrick Johnson said:
Do you really think shortening the cue an inch(?) at its tip strengthens it appreciably? I can see shortening it a lot more than that could make it less flexible... is that the kind of strengthening you mean?

pj
chgo
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It worked for me,PJ…and I would have it turned down to 12mm…. caromish taper… spun the same way my snooker cue did
I’m very picky how my cues deflect…I spin a lot
 
Black-Balled said:
Assault has been committed! ! !!!!!!!!

And more !!!!!!!!s
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Cue makers used to cry that I was devaluing great cues… but I was in a lot of action then
I would’ve been false economy to hold the value of the cue….and lose my $$&
 
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