Cue grip wrap; Irish linen, natural wood, other?

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JackOfNoTrades

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Hello all, just a lazy Saturday question.

Does anyone prefer a natural wood grip (or leather, rubber, etc.) over Irish linen?

I seem to prefer natural wood. It may have something to do with having only really used ‘house’ cues in the past.

Just curious.

(Not sure this thread is in the correct sub-forum. Apologies if not.)
 
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garczar

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JackOfNoTrades said:
Hello all, just a lazy Saturday question.

Does anyone prefer a natural wood grip (or leather, rubber, etc.) over Irish linen?

I seem to prefer natural wood. It may have something to do with having only really used ‘house’ cues in the past.

Just curious.

(Not sure this thread is in the correct sub-forum. Apologies if not.)
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Don't like linen myself. No wrap, leather or cork.
 
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AtLarge

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JackOfNoTrades said:
... Does anyone prefer a natural wood grip (or leather, rubber, etc.) over Irish linen? ...
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Yes, many players prefer wood (no wrap, wrapless). Here are the results of some of the polls on this subject in the past:

2016: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=3107

2014: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=2864

2013: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=330168

2008: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=112817

2008: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=97946

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=772

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=566

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=446

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=441

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=50457

2006: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=323
 
Maniac

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AtLarge said:
Yes, many players prefer wood (no wrap, wrapless). Here are the results of some of the polls on this subject in the past:

2016: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=3107

2014: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=2864

2013: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=330168

2008: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=112817

2008: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=97946

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=772

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=566

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=446

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=441

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=50457

2006: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=323
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I bet you were a straight-A student back in the day.

You sure know how to do your homework. :thumbup:

Maniac
 
Nine ... corner

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The OP is a newbie and doesn't know this has been discussed a million times. Cut him some slack. Jack, welcome aboard and I prefer Irish Linen big time.
 
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AtLarge

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41% of the responses in those 11 polls (combined) were for wrapless (wood, no wrap).
 
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JackOfNoTrades

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AtLarge said:
Yes, many players prefer wood (no wrap, wrapless). Here are the results of some of the polls on this subject in the past:

2016: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=3107

2014: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=2864

2013: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=330168

2008: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=112817

2008: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=97946

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=772

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=566

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=446

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=441

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=50457

2006: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=323
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Err... oops! :embarrassed2:

:cool:

ETA: Thanks, it’ll be good reading.
 
Maniac

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Wrapless is my preference. I only like linen if it's double pressed, and even then that choice is on down the list.

Maniac
 
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EddieBme

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JackOfNoTrades said:
Hello all, just a lazy Saturday question.

Does anyone prefer a natural wood grip (or leather, rubber, etc.) over Irish linen?

I seem to prefer natural wood. It may have something to do with having only really used ‘house’ cues in the past.

Just curious.

(Not sure this thread is in the correct sub-forum. Apologies if not.)
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No wrap, unless it's covered with a protected coating, like Meucci or if it's leather wrap.
 
Bavafongoul

Bavafongoul

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Go Cortland, or Blue Mountain or any Cuttyhunk linen fishing line you can find.
If there is a good current version Irish Linen you like, then go with that instead.
I have not found any contemporaneous linen brands that I like so I go old school.
That’s becoming harder to do and so if I can’t get Cortland, them I go with leather.
Elephant ear is great but controversial so maybe think ‘bout Kangaroo or Spanish Bull.
 
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L I F D 1

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AtLarge said:
Yes, many players prefer wood (no wrap, wrapless). Here are the results of some of the polls on this subject in the past:

2016: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=3107

2014: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=2864

2013: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=330168

2008: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=112817

2008: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=97946

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=772

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=566

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=446

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=441

2007: https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=50457

2006: https://forums.azbilliards.com/poll.php?do=showresults&pollid=323
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You're making me laugh :grin-square:
 
Poolplaya9

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Nine ... corner said:
The OP is a newbie and doesn't know this has been discussed a million times. Cut him some slack. Jack, welcome aboard and I prefer Irish Linen big time.
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JackOfNoTrades said:
Err... oops! :embarrassed2:

:cool:

ETA: Thanks, it’ll be good reading.
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The search function is definitely your friend but don't feel too bad. Outside of current news/events there is very little here that hasn't already been discussed at some point, usually many times. And if it hasn't been discussed too recently, occasionally you get some new perspectives out of a new discussion of an old topic.

And at least it wasn't one of the worst offending subjects for repetition such as "what's the best tip". Or "what's the best cue or shaft" (and this one is doubly bad because it's like asking what's the best tasting food--it's all personal preference).
 
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Call_me_Tom

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OP, on my main playing cue I have linen and wrap-less on my break.

I’ve a spare playing cue being made right now with a embossed leather wrap. Once my main cue linen wears out I’m thinking of having the linen replaced with stacked leather.

I don’t like my playing cues without some sort of wrap.
 
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