Are you worthless without your playing cue ?

[TX Poolnut]

I'll play with just about anything that has a decent tip. I don't need a special cue. The net worth of my game stays the same.

 

[alstl]

I am.

I tried using my fancy Tad, the hit feels awesome, but I just can't pocket the balls like my trusty ole Schon. Not sure if I should sell it or not...

I'll trade a Schon for the Tad. :smile:

 

[fastone371]

Hah!
The old Schon has a more playable taper and makes it easier to pocket and stroke ?

I have a Mcdermott with a G-Core shaft and a 1 6 month old Schon, I like the Mcdermott taper better, it stays the same diameter farther down the shaft away from tip.
I suck equally bad with any cue, if I dont have time to practice with an unfamiliar cue I just dont use as much side spin (I dont use a lot to begin with anyway)

 

[cluelesscuer]

I never felt I played better with my own cue because it was better but more so because I am use to it. Of course, I am still interested in playing with something i somewhat believe in giving the playing capabilities I think are beneficial. But it is more so, because of not being use to it. And it could a self fulling prophecy...but i do think I play better with my cue.


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[Underclocked]

I'm pretty much worthless regardless (age thing) but I definitely am more comfortable playing with my Olney. The cue and its hit are familiar to me and that makes a huge difference, especially with cue ball control.

 

[Cuaba]

You know the one you play with and really like.

Say you had to play with another cue, are you close to being worthless ?
Unless, of course you spend a lot more time with that cue ?

Yes.

And with the new ivory ban, I will no longer be able to take it to International tournaments........

 

[DaveK]

Interesting question. I rank my cues, and definately have a few favorites that I play better with .... the second ranked cues are fine, I just need to either adjust or not play big swerves/siding etc. By the time I get to the lowest ranked cues on my rack my game is definately a ball or two worse.

BTW, my cues playing rank does not corrispond to custom/factory or price.

I typically get a new/used cue and put an Elkmaster on it so most if not all my cues have the same tip.

Dave