Chump cuemakers

I'm sorry but this is a thread that requires way too many similes.............. and I apologize.
"would you race a car that wasn't built by a racer"?
"would you eat a meal that wasn't cooked by a chef"?
"would you wear clothes that weren't made by the designer"?

keep it going fellas. and if you disagree, give me a simile back. I won't argue with you to the end of the world, it's ok. we're not all like that guy we know. ;)
 
Parallels

cuemaker03 said:
Would you buy a cue from a Cuemaker who couldn't play a lick?
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Antonio Stradivari barely could play the violin.
Michael Jordan never made a great basketball.
Babe Ruth never made a good ball bat.

They didn't make'em, they used'em. :thumbup:

Will Prout
 
Well considering that a lot of production cue companies have sponsored past champions I don't think it really matters who makes the cue. I mean I guess the automated machines in a factory like Lucasi can shoot a little.
 
3andstop said:
So enlighten me, once a cue maker gets his design drawn out, standard length and diameter figured, balance points and weight calculated........ none of which are exactly secret formulas, please give me a specific example of what a good pool playing cue maker would be able to add consistently to his or her cues?



Edit... geez, guys, please resize you photo inserts so you don't mess up the threads.
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We don't agree a lot, but I do this time ;)
 
When ordering a customer cue. How much flexibility does the buyer have in deciding the joint, ferrule and tip? If playability and the hit are so important to the cuemaker. Why would their be so many options that change a cue makers idea of playability and the hit?
 
If a cuemaker is too good at pool, then he should be spending more time in front of the lathe, and less time on the pool table><:smile:
No wonder so many cues take forever to build.
Who cares if the cuemaker is really good at 1pocket, just get my ****ing cue out the door.
 
I think it's important for a cuemaker to understand the aspect of how a cue plays.

Does that mean he's a top level or even decent player? No, I don't think it does.

I also think this has been proven many times in many industries.

So, anyway, I can't play a lick, and I build cues.

Anyone want to offer me the 7 out and the breaks?:grin:


Royce
 
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I wonder if all those high volume production line cues are made / assembled by average or above average pool players ???

Dale
 
The ability to make a good or great cue has no relation in the least VS how well the builder can play. Most cue makers are trying to make a livnig, hence, they spend time in the shop perfecting their craft, not out farting around playing.

Does an engineer have to know how to fly to build a fighter plane?

Do the manufacturers of bats have to play in the majors and hit home runs to build a quality product?

Do manufacturers of golf equipment need to play scratch golf or better to build a quality club?

Do you have to be a mouse to build a better mouse trap?:rolleyes:

I could go on but I won't. Most people that build things for sporting activities, or even industrial applications, do a ton of testing and recieve feed back from those that are actually using what they make. Based on this feed back they make changes to their designs, and the manufacturing process to improve the product. They improve and perfect their products based on many things, probably least of which, is them using it themselves.

Would I buy a great hitting cue that is easy on the eyes from an F player? I sure would. The fact the cue is built well and hits great has no bearing on the fact the guy can barely make a ball.
 
cuemaker03 said:
So your saying you would trust a "chump" to guide you in your pool playing endeavors?
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Lets turn this around, does a pro player need to be a competent cue maker? Does it help the pro players game if he is also a cue maker? They are both the same as saying that your cue maker needs to be a good pool player, one really has nothing to do with the success of the other.
 
Cue maker knowledge

I think a good cue designer/maker should have a good understanding of the physics of pool and also a good understanding of the nature of the materials used in the cue. If he is also a good player that certainly can't hurt.

A good designer/manager/teacher can transfer his knowledge and experience to workers in order to build good cues. No cue maker makes all aspects of a cue totally by himself.

Don
 
no practice time

I did play now I build cues.

I have a better question, should I sell one of my cues to a person that can't play?
 
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