I was thinking the exact same thing.. He must have some oompa loompa Cee Lo Green arms..:grin: Just sayin'
60 inch cue ,the difference
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I was thinking the exact same thing.. He must have some oompa loompa Cee Lo Green arms..:grin: Just sayin'
I shoot with a 58" cue with a 3" screw-in extension. Like the OP said, I'll never go back.
I made a 10" extension to fit in the back of a 60" cue. It's an eye opening experience the first time you stroke it with a really long bridge length. The tip dances around a lot. Makes for a good training tool. I hope to meet with Dean on Monday and let him try the 70" combo. After that it might be for sale. If someone is feeling adventures. Let me know.
Larry
I've been making some cues for myself and I make them all 60 inches. I run the taper down to 1.22-1.28 inches at the buttcap to keep the weight down (depending on the wood used). I think longer cues and thinner butts is the way cues seem to be trending lately anyways.
I am only 5'6" and the 60" cue is what feels right for me. I understand the need for a longer cue if you have a large wingspan but also think a longer cue can help with reaching the long stretch shots for shorter guys. This is of course if the cue feels comfortable to you. Heck, after watching Strickland play with his 8 foot long cue, I'm more convinced of this than ever.
I am only 5'6" and the 60" cue is what feels right for me. I understand the need for a longer cue if you have a large wingspan but also think a longer cue can help with reaching the long stretch shots for shorter guys. This is of course if the cue feels comfortable to you. Heck, after watching Strickland play with his 8 foot long cue, I'm more convinced of this than ever.
I went from a 60 inch cue to a 57 1/2 inch cue.
One of my flaws was having a long bridge. I thought maybe if I bought a shorter cue,it would force me to shorten up my bridge. It definitely did help but it took me around a year to fully adjust.
I found that I was more accurate with a shorter cue and jumping full cue is a WHOLE lot easier as well.
One of my flaws was having a long bridge. I thought maybe if I bought a shorter cue,it would force me to shorten up my bridge. It definitely did help but it took me around a year to fully adjust.
I found that I was more accurate with a shorter cue and jumping full cue is a WHOLE lot easier as well.
60 inch cue
I love to shoot with a 60 in cue. Every cue I build for the most part is 60 inches. 30 inch shaft at least. It just feels better in my hands when I shoot. The way a cue "feels" has alot to do with it. Weight, balance, ferrule, tip, joint, and length factor in to it.
I love to shoot with a 60 in cue. Every cue I build for the most part is 60 inches. 30 inch shaft at least. It just feels better in my hands when I shoot. The way a cue "feels" has alot to do with it. Weight, balance, ferrule, tip, joint, and length factor in to it.
Coincidentally, I just delivered a 60" cue this week. I made it for a fairly tall player, but I liked the extra length a lot as well. This was the first 60" cue I played with.
http://mvpcues.com/images/finished/DC.jpg
The shaft I used was a Tiger Ultra-X LD. I think that shaft is well suited for a 30" shaft.
http://mvpcues.com/images/finished/DC.jpg
The shaft I used was a Tiger Ultra-X LD. I think that shaft is well suited for a 30" shaft.
big cue
more than likely is because your hand is closer to the balance point.
the only trouble is when you have to shoot the cueball tight to the rail or jacked up (if you're a short person). there just seems to be too much a** weight hanging off of the cue to feel good.
more than likely is because your hand is closer to the balance point.
the only trouble is when you have to shoot the cueball tight to the rail or jacked up (if you're a short person). there just seems to be too much a** weight hanging off of the cue to feel good.
The Filipinos frequently play with slightly longer cues. They don't seem locked into 58" like we are. Before Joss it was always 57". It has never made sense to me that both players 5'6" and 6'6" use 58" cues. I know a married couple, both B players. He's 6'8" and she's 4'10". They both use
58" Predator cues. Does that make sense ?
Personally, I use a 59" cue and I think it is better for me. I'm 6'. Shouldn't an instructor fit you for a cue based on where your rear hand needs to be placed based on your forearm when the cue tip addresses the cue ball ? Just makes sense to me...Tom
58" Predator cues. Does that make sense ?
Personally, I use a 59" cue and I think it is better for me. I'm 6'. Shouldn't an instructor fit you for a cue based on where your rear hand needs to be placed based on your forearm when the cue tip addresses the cue ball ? Just makes sense to me...Tom
I build nothing but 60in cues(30in butt 30in shaft). The balance point is where I like it and the butt is not fat ( maybe a little thinner than the typical production cue). The typical cue butt runs 12-12-5(forearm-wrap-buttsleeve). I run a 13-12-5, it allows me to put super long points in the cue which most people like.
I usually don't have to load up the butt with weight. All that weight in the end of the butt ruins the balance in my opinion.
Pros:
The tall people love it b/c of the extra grip length and the shorter people love them b/c they can reach more shots.
Long points.
Cons:
If you don't have a nice case, the cue won't fit. Most people who do buy my cues have the better cases.
60in cues can have the same weight range as 56/57/58/59 inch cues.
The hit comes from:
joint
taper (and dia) of the shaft
ferrule
tip
quality shaft wood
The feel comes from a mix of the hit/weight/balace point.
You can drastically change the hit of a cue therby changing the feel just by changing the ferrule and tip.
IMO 60in cues should be the new standard.
Just my thoughts.
I usually don't have to load up the butt with weight. All that weight in the end of the butt ruins the balance in my opinion.
Pros:
The tall people love it b/c of the extra grip length and the shorter people love them b/c they can reach more shots.
Long points.
Cons:
If you don't have a nice case, the cue won't fit. Most people who do buy my cues have the better cases.
60in cues can have the same weight range as 56/57/58/59 inch cues.
The hit comes from:
joint
taper (and dia) of the shaft
ferrule
tip
quality shaft wood
The feel comes from a mix of the hit/weight/balace point.
You can drastically change the hit of a cue therby changing the feel just by changing the ferrule and tip.
IMO 60in cues should be the new standard.
Just my thoughts.
short people love them cause they can reach balls.
i have played with a 60 in cue for 8 or 10 years now.
i would never go back.
Don't fit in old cue cases
One important note is that I had to upgrade my case cause the 60 wouldn't fit in my old Instroke. The new cases seem to be ok-I bought a new higher end Instroke and it fits fine. Also bought a jb flowers tribute, and it too is very deep and can accommodate.
One important note is that I had to upgrade my case cause the 60 wouldn't fit in my old Instroke. The new cases seem to be ok-I bought a new higher end Instroke and it fits fine. Also bought a jb flowers tribute, and it too is very deep and can accommodate.