Recent content by terpdad

It isn't either/or. They work best together, obviously.

Concentration.

I have a BK2 & like it a lot. I believe its butt is made w/ purpleheart & the BRKR's are made w/ maple, fwiw. I like the paint job on the BRKRs better.

I'm inclined to agree but am curious why a value-oriented company would charge the same for one of their shafts as the well-established Cynergy, if the mid-range option (Crown) is comparable to what most companies are charging $400 for etc.

I see J Flowers is going to be offering 2 new carbon fiber shafts (the Crown & S.M.O.) which they claim are improvements over their standard model. Other than different tips & ring work, their website offers little explanation. Does anyone have any insight or experience w/ these? Thank you.

Dave, what the heck are you talking about?

I would think that would be fine. Enjoy.

Absolutely. The pool player who could never part w/ his cue is a romantic image, but I'm no world-beater & if I can pick up something at least as good & worth more (both assumptions I'm using for your hypothetical), it's not a tough choice.

No Not enough people would understand what it means.

Thanks. It's a minor concern. I have a Revo already but don't feel like my play warrants purchasing another. I honestly play the same w/ most shafts once I'm warmed up. Just don't want to worry about dings & scratches.

Looking for a backup/beater cue. Is J. Flowers still the best deal going for a cue w/ CF shaft? I have one of their break cues & am completely happy w/ it but I'm not in love w/ their designs & agree w/ some reviewers that their wraps seem a bit off (meaning, they should start closer to the...

I have seen some pros play w/ screw-in extensions at the rear of the cue left in all the time & I have seen some that screw in an extension only on longer shots. Is the purpose of such an extension to add weight & alter the balance of the cue or is it to avoid using a mechanical bridge? Would...

I don't know Shane & have never met him, but on this forum where irrelevant minutiae about players' lives can easily generate a 5-page thread, I've never heard anything remotely this strong.

IDK if I really have a player. I just play w/ a couple cues & switch when I'm in the mood. I'm hardly elite, though.

I have no trouble believing other people have different experiences w/ him, his style of play is just not to my liking. I was never a fan of Connors either, so I think you provided an excellent example. Different play styles appeal to different bases, regardless of the sport.