I'm a short guy 5 '8 and honestly I think a longer cue with a extended taper would probably help me in some shots. What do other people think?
A cue maker told me that the appropriate length for a cue should be that the tip touches your bottom lip with the butt of the cue on the floor.
For me, that is 57-58 inches.
The length of cues should not be the same for everyone. They should be adjusted for your height, arm length, bridge length, etc.
I have a cuetec r360 cue with the extension. Mine is 18 oz and plays really well.
With the extension on , the cue feels terrible ! Anyone that has grown up playing
with a well balanced cue ( 1973 ivory joint JOSS, Bob Frey sneaky , Bob Frey
made to my specs custom cue ) will feel the 'butt heavy' extension as really bad.
It makes the cue play so different, you have to adjust your speed of stroke, your aim,
and sometimes how you play the shot for position. I'll stay with a well balanced cue.
IMO, if you have to take a lot of time to get used to a new cue, its not right for you.
Good luck
I have a cuetec r360 cue with the extension. Mine is 18 oz and plays really well.
With the extension on , the cue feels terrible ! Anyone that has grown up playing
with a well balanced cue ( 1973 ivory joint JOSS, Bob Frey sneaky , Bob Frey
made to my specs custom cue ) will feel the 'butt heavy' extension as really bad.
It makes the cue play so different, you have to adjust your speed of stroke, your aim,
and sometimes how you play the shot for position. I'll stay with a well balanced cue.
IMO, if you have to take a lot of time to get used to a new cue, its not right for you.
Good luck