Best Wood(s)

Revlucjl

Revlucjl

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There are a lot of beautiful woods to construct a cue from. Are there any facts or opinions on which wood(s) are considered to be the best as far as hit and performance? To go a little further, please break it down to the preferences for the Butt and/or the Shaft. Thank you for any response to this question. Jim
 
DoubleD said:
The best wood by far is 'Usetheeffingsearchfunction'. Rare wood, nobody understands it, but it contains everything any pool player will ever need.

dld
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The best woods changes if you're buying or selling.
What's the best joint screw ?

Tough crowd.
Best hitting wood is straight grained Brazilian rosewood IMHO.
 
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I'm relatively new to any forums. I had a question because I'm not that knowledgable about different woods and their hit or feel in a cue. That is what I thought forums were for: Therefore I asked what I thought was a simple question to see if I could get a quality response from a cue maker. What I learned is that there are apparently a few rude people that probably have no life outside posting smarter than thou responses to a newbie. This totally goes against what a forum should be used for. I'm sorry, but if this is the lame reaction to a question that one gets when trying to find out something, than I'll opt out of any further attempts and let the snide reside. Over and out!!!
 
Guys are just funnin ya Bud.

Its a question that has been asked approx a million times in this forum.

If you were to use the Search button, and typed in any number of different
words pertaining to cue wood, you would see.

It is a question that opens a beeg can of worms for anyone answering to you.

There are tons of perfect types of wood. Any number of cue makers have their own wood combinations that they prefer to use.

Not only that, then we have to start with what types of wood is used for coring the perfect wood.

In the long run, it takes a bit of studying in the forum archives. And the end result might be you experimenting yourself.

What one player feels is the best wood combo for him, won't be the same as another player.

You won't know 100% yourself until you have maybe bought and tested several cues.

No one can tell you what the best wood for you is, only you can.

Obviously, and this is just an example, Hard rock maple, ebony, cocobolo, any of the number of different geneses of rosewoods, purple heart.

Playability and what is most pleasing to yourself. See, thats the hard part.

Search and start reading. Thats all they are saying. Once you do that, you will soon realize why you got the answer that you did.
 
Padauk! How much do you want?

Truth is, there is no " best wood" , tip, shaft, finish, pin, bumper, ect, ect, ect.

Welcome to the forum.

Larry
 
How many Californian cue makers does it take to screw in a joint screw?

None, Californian cue makers screw in Hot Tubs.

Joey is from Cali.
 
Wood

By coring and/or stabilizing wood just about any wood, within reason, can be
used to make a decent cue---all other things being equal. For shafts the
answer is fairly easy: maple for players, purple heart and oak for breakers.
Making a cue is more than wood selection. You need to also at least consider
weight, balance, workmanship and asthetics.
 
Revlucjl said:
I'm relatively new to any forums. I had a question because I'm not that knowledgable about different woods and their hit or feel in a cue. That is what I thought forums were for: Therefore I asked what I thought was a simple question to see if I could get a quality response from a cue maker. What I learned is that there are apparently a few rude people that probably have no life outside posting smarter than thou responses to a newbie. This totally goes against what a forum should be used for. I'm sorry, but if this is the lame reaction to a question that one gets when trying to find out something, than I'll opt out of any further attempts and let the snide reside. Over and out!!!
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Did you BOTHER to use the search function??

Did it occur to you that the people you have now insulted are the same people you want answers from?

The question aside, I am going to make a bold statement and say 95% of people who buy a cue do so because they like the way it looks FIRST.

No offense, but what is the purpose of your question?

Oh. Since you are new to forums, remember that the world gets to see your question.

Just because someone gives you a suggestion you don't like doesn't make them rude.

Before the internet the wealth of information(ALOT in the search function) you can find easily was hard earned.

If you don't believe me then pick up the phone and, after explaining you just need some information, ask a cuemaker who feeds his family with his work some questions about whatever you like. Is he rude if he answers your first question and then asks that you allow him to return to work? Is he rude if he says he is too busy to answer?
 
I don't think some respect would hurt anyone, and I prefer threads where all participants behave nice:-)

Building relations are important for the billiard industri, keeping some secrets as well.....

The forum/ internet offers a lot of information, but a newbie has to start somewhere too either by reading or asking:-)

.....and finally I am very happy that we have many great cue makers sharing their knowledge here on az. Thank you!

Just my two cents,
Jon Birger
 
Revlucjl said:
I'm relatively new to any forums. I had a question because I'm not that knowledgable about different woods and their hit or feel in a cue. That is what I thought forums were for: Therefore I asked what I thought was a simple question to see if I could get a quality response from a cue maker. What I learned is that there are apparently a few rude people that probably have no life outside posting smarter than thou responses to a newbie. This totally goes against what a forum should be used for. I'm sorry, but if this is the lame reaction to a question that one gets when trying to find out something, than I'll opt out of any further attempts and let the snide reside. Over and out!!!
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OK, you have your side of the issue but please try to understand that yours isn't the only one.
You're brand-new to a forum that you know nothing about.
This ain't Wiki-pedia and cue-makers ain't normal people.

Asking the question you have makes it obvious that you have done little or no prior research.
To learn how to clear your 'browsing-history' on your PC, do you first go to Bill Gates for your answer?

This exact same thing happens at least once a month here and you're certainly not the first to ask that question.
The whole issue is easily avoided; use the SEARCH FUNCTION. I'm not being sarcastic when I say that.
EX: I'm a member on at least 4 other forums and have never asked a question on any of them, except this one.
I've been on this forum 6 yrs and in that time have asked less than that number of questions.
Why??? Because I know that the data-base of any forum is where the treasure is.
You get varied opinions, you can come to a consensus and draw your own conclusions.
And best of all, you're not putting yourself out on Front Street, unless that's where you want to be.
Before I went to Front St., I think I'd want to at least know the language.

KJ
 
I think you are asking the wrong question. Like KJ stated, the real treasures are hidden in the depths of old posts. Jerry Franklin thought Pau Ferro was the cats meow. My favorite and what I deem to be the best wood is that which is properly seasoned, has great tap tone, and turned with care and experience.

That aside, density and balance are more important than type.
 
You see I sit back and learn something everyday, 2 today. One Joey is from California and cue-makers ain't normal people. LOL
 
Revlucjl said:
There are a lot of beautiful woods to construct a cue from. Are there any facts or opinions on which wood(s) are considered to be the best as far as hit and performance? To go a little further, please break it down to the preferences for the Butt and/or the Shaft. Thank you for any response to this question. Jim
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A couple years ago I decided I was going to build cues. This forum seemed to be a good place to learn about the business/hobby/disease. I asked some questions and $20,000 later ..... now I see just how annoying those simple questions were. I had one cue builder tell me that I sounded like I didn't know what I was doing. Well hot tip I didn't have a clue. Questions that start with "what is the best........" are too generic and you usually only get opinions and not facts.

In the lower right corner is the Archives button.......... go there and read all.... yes all ... of the ask the cuemaker posts......... a world of information is there.....

Well now I have built about 45 cues and I am still an amateur cue builder. I don't ask stupid questions anymore but I still ask questions. I have learned that questions that are about personal methods are best asked through the PM system. Most cue builders will ans questions in private that they do not necessarily want the world to know..... and it is not nice to publicly share that information.

And now........... what is the best CNC ? what is the best CAD software ?

anyone????

LOL

Kim
 
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Revlucjl said:
I'm relatively new to any forums. I had a question because I'm not that knowledgable about different woods and their hit or feel in a cue. That is what I thought forums were for: Therefore I asked what I thought was a simple question to see if I could get a quality response from a cue maker. What I learned is that there are apparently a few rude people that probably have no life outside posting smarter than thou responses to a newbie. This totally goes against what a forum should be used for. I'm sorry, but if this is the lame reaction to a question that one gets when trying to find out something, than I'll opt out of any further attempts and let the snide reside. Over and out!!!
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Don't be so thin skinned. What your going thru on here is the initiation rites.
We have all been thru it to one degree or another. On another reply I listed some of the attributes that go into making a decent cue--let's add perseverance. Persevere, persevere and persevere some more. When I was in jump school the sign at the training area said, "WINNERS NEVER QUIT AND QUITTERS NEVER WIN". That was in 1955. Not a bad motto to live by, especially in cue building. Good luck.
 
Revlucjl said:
I'm relatively new to any forums. I had a question because I'm not that knowledgable about different woods and their hit or feel in a cue. That is what I thought forums were for: Therefore I asked what I thought was a simple question to see if I could get a quality response from a cue maker. What I learned is that there are apparently a few rude people that probably have no life outside posting smarter than thou responses to a newbie. This totally goes against what a forum should be used for. I'm sorry, but if this is the lame reaction to a question that one gets when trying to find out something, than I'll opt out of any further attempts and let the snide reside. Over and out!!!
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Tap 1234 times. I totally agree. Yours is totally legit question answered by a totally .... person.
 
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