New Cue Syndrome -- Real or Imagined

[Straightpool_99]

I like trying new cues. Back in the day I'd play for hours every day and like clockwork I'd eventually get kind of fed up with the hit of my current cue. It would make the game more interesting to try a new cue and also it was a way to test out various theories I got from playing. Did I play better? It felt like it, but objectively, in hindsight, I don't think so.

I have never seen anyone play better for any length of time due to gettting an new cue, with a couple of exceptions. Both were tall players that finally got cues that fit their body size. That did make them play better. Imagine going from holding onto the very end of the buttcap with only your thumb and index, to getting the whole hand on the cue, that will make a difference.

 

[lfigueroa]

I think... different cues will change the way you play, mostly because of weight distribution and balance and how that affects how you get into shooting position.

I really don't think it's much else as far as tip, ferule, wood, taper, joint. The cue will make you make different motions and change how you set up. Maybe you can tune into that, maybe you can't.

Lou Figueroa

 

[Rusty in Montana]

It's been my experience when I change from one cue to new cue I have a bit of a learning curve so to speak , to figure out how to stroke the various shots to get the most out of it so to speak or how to finess each shot for the best possible results .

 

[Baby Huey]

If you look at tennis and golf, the racquets and clubs available today have turned these games into power and aggressive offensive games. The same can be said for pool as well.