Recent content by Matt_24

Most of the best players I knew growing up used cheap cues, or house cues....betting big money and running out.

I'm no cue snob. I knew some great players who played with inexpensive import cues.

I frequently ship cues in the $1000+ range. I ask the recipient if they have a preference for UPS or FedEx. Never USPS. I ship the cue in a small 1 by 2 case, within a box, Always. I’ll them ship ground, uninsured (good luck getting paid out), and I only add signature confirmation. I’ve had...

Pivot points, bridge length, deflection, FHE, BHE, Parallel English….most people are dogging it because their stance is incorrect, they are off-line, and imbalanced, so they also move during their shot. Jimmy Reid (the legend) taught me a drill decades ago to ensure I was balanced and in line...

I picked up a vintage, MEUCCI Gambler for $140 that had no logo. I have pics somewhere. The seller was sure it was an import. I studied it. The work was so clean for its age. It had a beautiful micarta ferrule. My Spidey sense told me it was special, so I gambled for $140. A good friend of mine...

Those are beautiful. The newer cues are dead straight from what I've seen, excellent fit and finish, and play fantastic. My guy orders cues from them every week for his business and has no trouble getting in touch.

Is he throwing a tantrum, or trying to really tush hog his opponents? You're in the DC area right? I wonder if I knew him.

I think it all depends on your height. I'm shorter so 58 works great for me. And I grew up playing opposite hand and using the bridge for hard to reach shots. I can see the logic in wanting a longer cue if you are taller.

I liked this model because it reminded me of their old school designs with new quality/playability.

I have to say, I just picked up this brand new Gambler with the Jokers at my local MEUCCI dealer, and I love it. The fit, finish, and playability are excellent. I owned an early 2000s gambler 20+ years ago and it was hot garbage. I think the ferrule lasted a week before cracking after average...

Find a mantra that works for you. A word, or phrase that you can put on a loop in your mind, starting at your pre-shot routine, through your execution. I will often use the name of a player that inspires me and put it on a loop. Works for me, and I don't know why. I just kind of started doing...

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Thank you, sir. I appreciate your input! The quality and playability of this cue is quite outstanding.

Dr. Agnir, what is your diagnosis?