I'm sure this has been debated since the history of custom cues, but other than aesthetics, is there a difference between 4 point and 6 point cues? And is there a difference between cues where the points touch at the bottom or where there is some separation? I'm ordering a good custom and I'd like to get some tips. Can't decide which one I like more based on aesthetics so wondering if there are performance differences. Thanks!
4pt vs 6 pt
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Is there a difference::
a) visually: yes, obviously.
b) playing: no, not really.
a) visually: yes, obviously.
b) playing: no, not really.
Usually the more points=more money, more rings=more money
Not because it adds a value to the cue but someone needs to pay the cue maker for his extra labor and materials. I designed my own cue and materials (with cue makers guidience) and that process was so much fun!!! I saved/searched pics etc and drawn probably 100 cues before I was happy. Then worked with cue maker on materials to make what I wanted. Back to the op question: some may say 6or8pts is less in value cause it looks gaudy while others say the extra pts really set it off. At the end of the day a custom cue is just art, some get it and others don't, most quality cues play the same they just look different
Not because it adds a value to the cue but someone needs to pay the cue maker for his extra labor and materials. I designed my own cue and materials (with cue makers guidience) and that process was so much fun!!! I saved/searched pics etc and drawn probably 100 cues before I was happy. Then worked with cue maker on materials to make what I wanted. Back to the op question: some may say 6or8pts is less in value cause it looks gaudy while others say the extra pts really set it off. At the end of the day a custom cue is just art, some get it and others don't, most quality cues play the same they just look different
Yes, with a 4 point cue you can normally draw the ball better, with a 6 point cue you can follow the ball better.
That depends on which direction the points are pointing!
Wth kind of nonsense is that?
You got it backwards. Are you messing with him?
Next you'll tell him there is no such thing as a left handed cue.
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Totally agreed. I also find the 4-pt cue work better for solids, while the 6-pt are a little better for stripe.
The 5 Pt cues strikes a nice balance. Probably the best for stun shots as well.
Freddie <~~~ need to check 'em points
What!? No wonder why I don't play like efren! I've been playing with a right handed cue all along!!
Not many people know that Freddie, you don't want to be giving away all the secrets!
Alright alright all funny but I felt it was a legit question. The way the cues are put together I thought maybe 4 points might be more stable idk... I know barely anything about cue making so thought I'd ask this knowledgable crowd lol
You got it backwards. Are you messing with him?
Next you'll tell him there is no such thing as a left handed cue.
Ever try an ambidextrous cue?
The six pointer might be more stable...a great cue maker told me that inlays on the points
strengthens the fore arm.
Try this one if you got five Gs and change...I had a Black Boar like this one.
Are we talking pointy points or them rounded points?
4 pointy points = Classic
6 roundy points = Silly
4 pointy points = Classic
6 roundy points = Silly
