What is a cue’s “hit”?

Mensabum said:
He likes stirring the pot. 😁
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garczar said:
What did the SupremeCourt justice say about pornography? "I can't describe it but i know it when i see it" I can't define a cue's hit but i know it when i feel it. Everyone has their own aspects of a cue's hit/feel that they feel is important. PJ has played long enough to know that there is no definite answer to this.
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He likes stirring the pot. 😁
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does this cue fit the definition.... ;) :unsure:
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Patrick Johnson said:
Good post - the highlighted part above is the only part I don't fully agree with.

In pool "how much spin" means how high is the spin-to-speed ratio (the measure that determines angle change off a rail). Spin-to-speed is determined purely by how far from center you hit the cue ball with any cue - hitting the CB on the same spot will produce the same spin-to-speed ratio for all cues at all speeds.

pj
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It seems according to 'Your Logic', there should Only be one style cue to 'Play' with!

What would the 'Perfect' cue be, Specs?
 
mr3cushion said:
It seems according to 'Your Logic', there should Only be one style cue to 'Play' with!
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My logic:
...hitting the CB on the same spot will produce the same spin-to-speed ratio for all cues at all speeds.
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My logic is there's no practical difference, so play with what you like best. Your "logic" seems to be "all cues" = "one style cue".

mr3cushion said:
What would the 'Perfect' cue be, Specs?
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What you like best.

pj
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Patrick Johnson said:
My logic:

My logic is there's no practical difference, so play with what you like best. Your "logic" seems to be "all cues" = "one style cue".


What you like best.

pj
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What's Your 'Criteria' for Best?

Why do You 'Play' with a 9-10mm tip instead of 11.5-12mm!

There must be a 'Reason' for You!

I like Very simple!

I already gave 'My' specs!
 
Patrick Johnson said:
Good post - the highlighted part above is the only part I don't fully agree with.

In pool "how much spin" means how high is the spin-to-speed ratio (the measure that determines angle change off a rail). Spin-to-speed is determined purely by how far from center you hit the cue ball with any cue - hitting the CB on the same spot will produce the same spin-to-speed ratio for all cues at all speeds.

pj
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Unless there's another ball on the way to the cushion. You can now explode the ball (ram) in high gear (near the center) leaving a furiously spinning ball on a decaying vector.
 
straightline said:
Unless there's another ball on the way to the cushion. You can now explode the ball (ram) in high gear (near the center) leaving a furiously spinning ball on a decaying vector.
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Yep, and spin-to-speed can also be increased by hitting lower and slower so speed rubs off more than spin. But those are due to the player's skill, not the cue's qualities.

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straightline said:
mMaybe. Any break stick vs an old Meucci frinstance. I'd pick the break stick.
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That'd probably give you a little more power for the same stroke - one of the few objective cue benefits - which could be duplicated with another cue and a slightly faster stroke.

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Patrick Johnson said:
Actually, I like learning what others think about things in case one of us missed something. If I think you did, I might try to be helpful by pointing it out. Some don't like being "corrected"...

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Don't get your feathers ruffled PJ. We all know how much you contribute!! Loosen up my friend and have a laugh at yourself now and then.
You can laugh at me anytime.
 
Mensabum said:
Since I play with earbuds respectively now, I need that tactile sensation, awareness coming down into my hands. My eyes can tell if I hit it good, but the feel is also very important. You know when you've stroked off a difficult shot. You can feel it resonate in the cue.
Since my game currently sucks, pay no attention to any of this. 😉
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I seem to keep buying these pretty hunks of lumber with no visible improvement, but damnit I have hope on my side!
 
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