Critiria for purchasing a new cue
- Thread starter Zims Rack
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Zims Rack said:
One of the most important things to me is the joint between the butt and the shaft. It must be solid, so for me, anything less than metal to metal isn't good enough.
Straight is important!
Going back to my golfing days. It is said about golf clubs (much larger variety than pool cues), that you have to like how it looks. I think this applies to pool cues as well. I'm not talking about how fancy or expensive. It could be a $100.00 cue. I also think this is more important than feel. You can get use to any feel. You must be able to pick it up, look at it and say to yourself. 'Yea, this will do just fine.'
Then figure out what tip you like best and your in business.
Zims Rack said:
Similar to the Captain I don't think price will determine a cues value.
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But I disagree that looks is more important than feel.
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Unles he just means you have to be comfortable with its looks.
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I think feel is the #1issue.
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I would want to try it out maybe even with different tip combinations.
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I would much rather have a great feel to a cue and then get used to the looks.
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I also think the joint is based on what you like and how it FEELS.
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I think a cue needs to be as good looking as you want it to be and nothing more.
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But it needs to feel like its part of your body
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But really find a cue that you are happy with its looks, feel, and craftsmanship.
Good Luck,
Whitey