Hey guys, so per my previous post, I've recently got back into playing the game.
With that, I've moved on from my previous player, a Lucasi which I got back in 2002, to a Jacoby 4-point with veneers and a Hybrid Edge shaft. I got this cue in a deal along with a break cue, a Brunswick labelled It's George 2X4 case, and a Predator LE-VII butt (I've since got a matching gen 1 pre-cat shaft).
The Jacoby and Predator are cues I never thought I'd ever own, but have been fortunate enough to acquire. Still, I find myself wanting additional cues (Schon, Mezz, a custom like Carmeli or Nitti). Side note, I had the rare opportunity and met Ariel Carmeli in person; and had a tip change done by him. what a great guy.
To those out there with multiple cues, was it a propensity for collecting that got you into collecting cues? Or was it more wanting to play with something different but not wanting to let go of the previous playing cue, or is it both?
For myself, I know it's more of collecting rather than wanting an upgrade. It's hard for me to tell what's an upgrade between a Mezz and Schon simply because I'm not skilled enough to quantify the differences. I have shot with both, albeit briefly, and can tell there is a difference, but it's hard for me to quantify or even attempt to explain. Simply put, I like both, and want both. I know I won't play with both of them each time I go out and play, but want to have the option. I know this may be a detriment to improving my game since i wouldn't have a dedicated player.
What was it for you that made you want more than 1 playing cue? I'm interested to know how many other are out there with th collecting bug.
( sorry if I was rambling a bit there)
With that, I've moved on from my previous player, a Lucasi which I got back in 2002, to a Jacoby 4-point with veneers and a Hybrid Edge shaft. I got this cue in a deal along with a break cue, a Brunswick labelled It's George 2X4 case, and a Predator LE-VII butt (I've since got a matching gen 1 pre-cat shaft).
The Jacoby and Predator are cues I never thought I'd ever own, but have been fortunate enough to acquire. Still, I find myself wanting additional cues (Schon, Mezz, a custom like Carmeli or Nitti). Side note, I had the rare opportunity and met Ariel Carmeli in person; and had a tip change done by him. what a great guy.
To those out there with multiple cues, was it a propensity for collecting that got you into collecting cues? Or was it more wanting to play with something different but not wanting to let go of the previous playing cue, or is it both?
For myself, I know it's more of collecting rather than wanting an upgrade. It's hard for me to tell what's an upgrade between a Mezz and Schon simply because I'm not skilled enough to quantify the differences. I have shot with both, albeit briefly, and can tell there is a difference, but it's hard for me to quantify or even attempt to explain. Simply put, I like both, and want both. I know I won't play with both of them each time I go out and play, but want to have the option. I know this may be a detriment to improving my game since i wouldn't have a dedicated player.
What was it for you that made you want more than 1 playing cue? I'm interested to know how many other are out there with th collecting bug.
( sorry if I was rambling a bit there)
