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I have a few thoughts on this. It might seem like I'm coming off a bit harsh, but that's not my intention. I'm not trying to offend you. I'm just giving you both barrels about my opinion on this subject. 1. Many cuemakers continue to build veneer point cues out of tradition. A sense of...

Depends... 1. Do you scuff your tip often? Obviously, scuffing your tip wears it away. 2. Do you chalk every shot? Chalk is very abrasive and will eat away your tip even if you never scuff it. 3. What kind of tip is it? Softer tips wear away faster than hard tips. Also, some tip brands glaze...

Amen, brother! (Wait, you mean a $30 piece of chalk won't make me a Grand Master?)

I'm sure everything will turn out just fine for you, but I gotta throw in my two cents worth... (1) Don't you need a tip on top of that ferrule? Are you gonna do the tip yourself, too? I'm not saying you can't. Heck, anyone with a few brain cells can manage a tip and ferrule job. Just look at...

I don't know of any programs specifically made to design pool cues. Maybe they're out there somewhere. You could use just about any drawing software program (CorelDraw, Illustrator, etc.). Designing a pool cue is like any other drawing. It all depends what you like, what shapes you want, how...

Save your money. For leather tips, use a sharp utility blade (just the blade, not the whole knife). Place your regular cutter about 1/16" away from the installed tip, place the utility blade flat against the cutter, pin the blade down with your thumb, and use your other hand to rock the blade...

If you crash your car, do they refuse to sell you another?

First of all, you might as well ask "Do you prefer blondes or brunettes, and why?" Personal preference is just that, personal. Second, instead of asking what we think, try a bunch of different cues and see what you like. Third, you didn't explain what criteria were involved in the comparison...

In the truest sense of the word, the only "fair" way to handle breaks is alternate breaks. That way, each player gets the same number of breaks (or as close to the same number as possible). However, the whole concept of "fair" is pretty silly when you consider the fact that pool tournaments are...

Does a hat help your pool game? So many thoughts: 1. Uh... YEAH! And not just cuz of the aforementioned reduction in glare, but also cuz it keeps your head warm, which helps the blood flow more easily to your brain, which makes you smarter, which makes you play better. 2. Uh... YEAH! Cuz as...

Hairy palms?!? How dare you! I used the belt sander, I'll have you know!

The joint screw (no matter what type) just holds the two pieces together when tightened. It has about 0% to do with making the two piece cue straight. The perpendicularity of the shaft face and the joint face determine whether or not the two piece cue is straight when together. The faces can be...

A lot of things come to mind: 1. Very few people like someone that wins all the time (for example, the NY Yankees are an often hated team because of their win-loss record). 2. I don't know you, and I'm not accusing you of it, but cocky winners are even harder to stomach. 3. When you win, do you...

Is the extension only going to be used for a long shot every now and then so you don't have to use a bridge? If so, just have an extension made for the middle of the cue. I've made about 10 of them. All the parts and taps are readily available for Uni-loc joints. That way, nobody has to mess...

Wow, that IS an old box of Triangle tips! I can't quite tell from the 2nd pic, but it looks like the tips aren't pre-shaped. They're probably worth more in a billiards history way, than as usable pool cue tips.

Sorry, but I don't have the answers you're looking for. Then again, if I did you really shouldn't just take my word for it. If you are unsatisfied with your current chalk, I encourage you to try every different chalk you can get your hands on. There's bound to be something out there you'll like...

I don't have a 312 to trade, but would be interested in buying it.

The Universal Tip Centralizer looks like a very well-built tool and I'm sure it performs wonderfully. However... *** WARNING: SARCASTIC COMEDY CONTENT BELOW! *** *** IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR, STOP READING NOW! *** Try my tip centering tool, which I like to call H.A.N.D. (please see...

(1) Softer than today's Triangles? Hmm, they could be really old and dried out. Which unfortunately means worthless. (2) Is the box other than the picture I attached? Cuz that's the only Triangle box I've ever seen in the past 25 years. (3) You can buy a box of 11, 12, 13, or 14mm Triangles on...

I have tried countless break/jump cues, but have found none that break *AND* jump very well. If it can't do both well, why bother with the extra joint in the middle? My advice: get a dedicated break cue and a dedicated jump cue. It'll cost you more, but it'll be worth it. Shameless plug: For a...