Advantage of long cue ?

Forbin said:
I’m not knocking long cues, but longer arrows do not fly more or less straight than shorter ones. Good arrow flight is achieved through careful tuning of numerous interrelated variables, including length along with stiffness, the weight of the tip, balance point, draw weight (how hard it is to pull the string back), the type of bow, etc. Regardless, I don’t think the physics of arrow flight (or javelins) are relevant to cues unless you plan to shoot (or throw) your cue through the air.
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I just remembered that I have a crossbow, which as we all know has a substantially shorter arrow than that of a standard compound or long bow. You're right about that, both of them fly fast and straight. I was never any good with either one but it did seem like I had better luck with a regular bow. Arrows can absolutely be related to cues in every aspect you mentioned. Length, stiffness (taper), weight of the tip (LD shafts), balance point...those are all key aspects of a cue. I suppose you could even say how hard it is to pull the cue back and take the total weight into consideration like you would the draw weight of a bow. I know a few people that thank goodness they never had a broad head on the end of their cue because they were almost olympic material when it came to throwing them :duck:
 
desi2960 said:
And for a few they request a longer cue to help reach long shots. But by far the longer cue is requested because of the back swing on the stroke. Guys that are 6 5 or have really long arms have to hold a 58 inch cue right at the butt to have a full swing with out pulling the tip of the cue behind the bridge hand.
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This exactly. I use a four inch mid extension made of maple. I'm 5'11, not really that tall but I have long arms, I was always playing with my back hand pretty much holding the end of the cue most of the time. The very first rack I played with the mid extension it felt perfectly normal and very comfortable, moving my back hand on to the wrap and allowing for a freer range of motion. It allows me to make a more natural stroke. There is a difference in the way it feels for sure and relearning the pivots was necessary but I certainly prefer it. On the very few occasions I play on bar tables, I usually don't use the extension and typically miss the feel of it.
 
the facts are that shane,earl, shaw and campbell
have tried the long cue and like them

if you tested them and found you liked or disliked them
that would be interesting

all golf clubs are not the same length from the factory

many offer different lengths and custom orders

when i was a kid most people played 43 inch drivers
i found i got better results with a 42.5

as the years went by,lighter shafts made it common to play 45 or even longer


sue it is a personal choice,there may or may not be scientific reasons

i don't know
 
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I’ve shot with a 6 inch extension for almost a year now and I like it better than 58 inch standard length. Doesn’t radically change your game but I just like the feel.

On a side note, who is Campbell?
 
If longer cues were better don’t you think that English Snooker players would have been using them?

They are just an excuse for not knowing how to use the bridge correctly.

Bill S.
 
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I prefer to play with a 59" or 60" cue; usually a standard 29" butt with a longer 30"+ shaft. I'm only 5'11" tall but, my arms are a little longer than some folks my size.

Without a doubt it's personal preference. I like my hand not having to be on the edge of the butt. It does make reaching many shots easier. Longer shafts tend to be heavier which helps push the balance point forward; IMO this is helpful in keeping the shaft steady in your bridge hand; and, hitting thru the ball seems easier to me.

I've got a slip on and screw in extension which I use routinely; they are much more comfortable than using a conventional bridge in my view.

I'd suggest that you find somebody that has a longer cue and see if they will let you give it a whirl.... you might find it could help your game :wink:
 
Why not compare it to a javelin. Haven't you ever felt like you were throwing your cue at the cue ball and then catching it before it falls from your hand?

Maybe it's only MY stroke that gets that loose.
 
The long cue "gimmick" started in the TAR match between SVB and Strickland where they played 10ball on a 10' snooker table. Earl controled the entire set if I remember correctly. Not long after that Shane started playing with his now standard equipment which was a 64" 24 Oz setup. Earl could easily reach alot more shots and that alot of balls that were standing up in the pocket for Shane where dropping on that super tight equipment for Earl. Shane has stated himself that he thinks Earl is somewhat of a genius when it comes to pocket billiards. Obviously he thinks there's something to it because he plays with that setup on all table sizes. SVB, Shaw, Hatch, Chip Compton , JJ this weekend that I noticed, are some of the best players around today and all have sponsors that could make them any type of playing setup they want. They play with the "gimmick" because they feel it enhances their game in some way.
 
What what

westcoast said:
I’ve shot with a 6 inch extension for almost a year now and I like it better than 58 inch standard length. Doesn’t radically change your game but I just like the feel.

On a side note, who is Campbell?
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Who is Campbell ? My GOD man where have you been. Hopefully you are
joking. If not I'm, I'm , just flabbergasted . I don't want to talk about it
anymore. I need to lie down.
jack
 
jackpot said:
Who is Campbell ? My GOD man where have you been. Hopefully you are
joking. If not I'm, I'm , just flabbergasted . I don't want to talk about it
anymore. I need to lie down.
jack
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I follow professional pool somewhat closely and I haven't heard of him. Is he an up and coming phenom or something?
 
bstroud said:
If longer cues were better don’t you think that English Snooker players would have been using them?

They are just an excuse for not knowing hoe to use the bridge correctly.

Bill S.
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I can’t figure out whether this is legit or a joke lol...but either way it’s funny
 
Okay, I get it

westcoast said:
I follow professional pool somewhat closely and I haven't heard of him. Is he an up and coming phenom or something?
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Ya'll are just jerking my chain. I thought for a minute you were serious.
my bad.
jack
 
Moet.1977 said:
Jack every time some one gets a new toy they play better for a short time, then slowly fall right back to there
Old speed.
I tried these long cues for a short time and must say that I did play better 9 an 10 ball but my bank game
And my 1pocket suffered.
I think in 9 ball I played better cause I was letting my stroke out, but what do I know.
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I agree I call this new stick syndrome , I don't know why but it does exist , Its just a mental thing it feels good you hit some good shots confidence raises it heightens the sub conscience level so the zone becomes easier to hit ,, new shafts also can produce the same results ,, I have found however Ive found a longer shaft for me doesn't do that it plays much different than a regular shaft the squirt is much more at least that's what I think I just put on a extension on the butt when I need it then take it off

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jackpot said:
Who is Campbell ? My GOD man where have you been. Hopefully you are
joking. If not I'm, I'm , just flabbergasted . I don't want to talk about it
anymore. I need to lie down.
jack
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I guess I better lie down an take a nap, cause I have not a clue who Campbell is.
Have u got to try this long heavy cue out yet?
 
I am 6'1" and have a 5" mid cue extension for my 59" cue. I started using it because I was grabbing my cue with my last 2 fingers hanging off the rear of the butt. I also had a 2 1/2" mid extension made, I prefer the longer cue.
 
fastone371 said:
I am 6'1" and have a 5" mid cue extension for my 59" cue. I started using it because I was grabbing my cue with my last 2 fingers hanging off the rear of the butt. I also had a 2 1/2" mid extension made, I prefer the longer cue.
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I'm 6'1 and have played some of my best pool with a older Cog made by Joe Gold that was 57 inches
at least if memory serves me it was.

I think if you practice enough with a good cue you will play good with it no matter the length.
 
nataddrho said:
It has to do with moment of inertia / increased resistance to rotation.
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Especially if the added weight is at the back end. As somebody else said, it's like the balance pole tightrope walkers use - its length (the weight at its ends) makes it harder to move offline.

pj
chgo
 
i don't know anything about the science or the reasons,but i do know i like the play

and any cue can be fitted to use an extesion
 
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