GF+pool = good or bad?

So im thinking about getting my GF into pool (sorry guys i know this is a semi common subject on these forums LOL) and she says she has interest and she wants to get really good (right now just to show off but hey shes just starting! How many of us started playing seriously because we wanted to show off, or teach girls how to play pool? ) Anyways the reason is enough for me to be convinced that she wants to play.

So question!
Do i get her her first cue? Just a cheapo one 80-150 range if ya no what im talking about. You know just to get the ball rolling get her more serious about it. Facilitate the consistency aspect of the game. Or is it best to wait for her to buy her own cue? (you know women though... might never happen LOL)

If you guys think i should buy her a cue what brands or what path you think i should take?
I was thinking Star cues by Mcdermott because the pin would match mine and if she wanted she could use any of my shafts :wink:

Anyone have experiences with Star cues? Or just comment with another make that hits good regardless of pin really.

Im not just doing this for her btw! I have a 2nd motive! If she become really good i now have a easy present for any given event! Lucasi L-L30! I think its a really really damn beautiful cue for a lady. Better than those ugly all bright pink ones that look like it would fill the pool hall with pink light if you played with it.

K guys thanks all for your input!

nksmfamjp said:

Play first. Cue later IMO. I would probably say tip tool before cue to clean up the tip on whatever cue of the night she plays with.

IMO, a cue comes when you are consistent enough to feel the difference, or you play often enough that finding a decent cue on the wall is just a pain.

Then get a basic pj or sp type.

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Dilemma with this because i let her use my cue and we just switch back and forth. I dont have a problem with it personally because to me its a cue. To not let someone use it (esp someone you trust to not damage it) is like valuing your cue above them. Just a personal opinion. I would feel bad to let her use the house cues if shes comfortable using my cue. And i also let people use my cue so i can prove to them its not the cue its the player >=]!

TX Poolnut said:

1. Get her to the pool hall and gauge her interest.

2. LET HER WIN! This isn't time for you to show off; it's time for you to get her interested in the game. Don't expect her to be excited about pool if she knows she will be pulverized everytime she plays. Noone likes to lose.

3. Recommend league play as a way to spend time together and meet lots of people.

4. If she agrees, then you buy a cheap pool stick for her.

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How would you recomend letting her win? Giving her a huge spot? How do you give a spot in 8 ball btw? I want to switch up games once in awhile because each game works on something different to improve her game.

DoubleD said:

Buy her a cue if you feel that she has enough interest and you can afford it, but buy her the cue she picks out--she doesn't have your tastes, I guarantee. Worst case, it sits in a closet.

Well, no, I guess worst case is that she starts seeing you as a mark who will buy her anything for whatever reason, stops respecting you, starts sleeping with a jobless ass, takes the cue, your car (she likes driving, right?), your dog and your balls.

I guess that would be bad, so don't buy her a cue. What is the worst that could happen? Probably the worst that would happen is that she would think that you don't support her, she cries a lot, throws a few things at you, sleeps with a rich seventy-year old who will buy her anything, gets pregnant while he dies of a stroke, comes back to you, convinces you that it is your kid, whom you raise and send to college. Only after this does she tell you the truth. You divorce her, she ends up with the house, the car, the friends and all of your cues.

Dude. This girl sounds like a complete psycho, I have come to the conclusion that you should break up with her post haste and spend much more time in your local pool hall.

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LMFAO that was the best. Greens for you man

DMTY said:

Buy yourself a cue first and let her use your old one for a while. Then maybe buy her a cue if she continues to show intrest. If you're relationship is like mine she probably doesn't shoot pool without you. Then you just carry her cue in your case, and you won't have to worry about losing it.

Also if this is a relatively new relationship I don't recommend league yet. I made that mistake once, and when things go south next thing you know you are short a SL2 or 3 and you can't make handicap and its awkward if she shows up and throws your game off and you loose matches you shouldn't and she gets all upset when you hit on other girls and makes a scene..................

Just sayin

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Just wondering i hope this isnt because i completely missed this info.

Why in gods name would we need 2 playing cues ?! I never understood this concept. Like having more than one playing cue fine but carrying 2+ playing cues in your case when you take it to a tournament i could never understand. Shed some light on this for me please!

Woops sorry DMTY just reread my post. I ment to put
Why I would need two playing cues
not WE.