Nothing wrong with venting When you feel things aren’t right.
What about making one post with multiple items in it, you can then edit it as things get sold.
It doesn’t have to be new, sometimes if I’m struggling, switching to an old cue can revive the game.
Not sure why it works, I know it’s in your head, but isn’t the entire game of pool all in your head?
You do understand that giving Laurie your name doesn’t require you to forego any and all cue purchases during the waiting period?
You could even buy some artistically cluttered, precision balanced, silly ass ivory jointed cues during your wait, if you wanted to.
Like axejunkie, I don’t have experience with the other tapers, but the standard taper works very well for me. It is stiff, kind of reminds me of an old Coker that I had, but the cue feels very “solid” and suits me.
Enjoy your cue!