Correct me if I'm wrong? The standard cue is 58" Efren "prefers" a 60" cue. Correction, "demands" it. He's 5'10" Tall for a Pinoy.try it out,see what you like.advice is good at times but trial and error has its place
i have had cues from 57 to 60 and i liked some of each
southwest still sends me 59 inch because thats what i requested 20 years ago,even though i currently play shorter cues,but it really makes no difference to me
You will have better control over a cue that is shorter.
58" is the "new" standard . It was 57" for years , but it was increased because of demand. Whether by coincidence or not , the median height of Americans also increased drastically during that time . As we continue to get taller and have broader wingspans , "standard" may increase also !Correct me if I'm wrong? The standard cue is 58"
well here is my 0.02 cents
Longer than normal cues work out for (1) tall, older or a combo of the two player, which allow for them to pretty much get over and around the table a tad bit easier and with a tad bit less bending and stretching for them.
But just like shooting with a glove, i find that going with a longer cue is just making an excuse for using the bridge and not trying to apply the proper and best fundament for the said situation. stretching over the table is still stretching over the table and should be avoided, that is why we practice keeping center table and stuff so much so as not to have this happen.
Just like practicing a 4 rail bank where yes it would come up, so will times when 2" on your cue matter but look at it like this "if, if it was that crucial then it would be a lot more popular now wouldn't it" cause surely every single player has been in that given situation.
P.S.
keep your equipment clean and take care of it, a glove is just being lazy for doing that. This is an extension of YOU, YOU paid good money for it and expect it to come thru for YOU in the clutch, so why not treat the dame thing with some respect.
well here is my 0.02 cents
Longer than normal cues work out for (1) tall, older or a combo of the two player, which allow for them to pretty much get over and around the table a tad bit easier and with a tad bit less bending and stretching for them.
But just like shooting with a glove, i find that going with a longer cue is just making an excuse for using the bridge and not trying to apply the proper and best fundament for the said situation. stretching over the table is still stretching over the table and should be avoided, that is why we practice keeping center table and stuff so much so as not to have this happen.
Just like practicing a 4 rail bank where yes it would come up, so will times when 2" on your cue matter but look at it like this "if, if it was that crucial then it would be a lot more popular now wouldn't it" cause surely every single player has been in that given situation.
P.S.
keep your equipment clean and take care of it, a glove is just being lazy for doing that. This is an extension of YOU, YOU paid good money for it and expect it to come thru for YOU in the clutch, so why not treat the dame thing with some respect.
Who's that in your avator?