Cue Extenders

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I was watching a video of a Johnny Archer match in which he frequently used a cue extender. I've never used one but it got me thinking that it might be an excellent alternative to using a bridge. What do you guys think? Worth a purchase or not? If so any particular one to recommend?
 
Excellent

They're excellent. I have the same one as bigshooter and it's awesome.
I have trouble being accurate with the rest and this thing has got me out of a lot of jams already. For $35 you can't go wrong.
I play mainly bar box 8, and it only comes in handy every so often, but it's definitely a tool I would not want to go without. I use it regularly for 9fts and snooker and again, it works great!
 
I also have the same one as bigshooter.
It works very well for me.
One thing to keep in mind though, It only works on smaller diameter butts.
Fits easily on my Cuetech, a little snug on my Hubler, but won't fit my Vikings.

Dan
 
I have two screw in ones and love them. They are really good as long as the cue is tightly held. I had one that slipped over the butt and would occasionally come off during my stroke. Anytime I can use and extension over a bridge I will.
 
They should be illegal

People can either learn to play with the bridge or opposite handed. If I play a guy in a tournament and he uses it, I can't say anything about it and just let it happen. But they are barred against me when I'm gambling. I've spent a long time learning to do both playing with the bridge and opposite handed, I think cue extenders are dumb. I also think cues shouldn't be longer than 60" but I'm sure I'm in the minority there too so whatever just my opinion.
 
Metal cue extension

I bought a aluminum cue extension on eBay for about 30.00. It works great and fairly well made . It stays on very well and the feel of the shot is still there. I've even continued shooting after the long stretch shot because its natural feel. Highly recommended!
 
I made my own.

While I play well with either hand I found a need for a cue extender when playing on a 5x10 table.

I made a cue extender using a 12" long tailpiece for a sink with an 1 1/2" to 1 1/4" reducer compression washer. The total cost was $3.50. The compression nut had wings on it that I cut off with a razor knife. It slips on to the cue and I have the compression nut set so it gets tight when it is just below the wrap. It is plastic so adds little weight to the cue.
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Silly to bar an opponent from using one. I can play pretty sporty lefty and have used it as a handicap plenty of times when gambling. Being 5'8 at best, there are occasionally times when the bridge doesn't have room and I can't reach, either handed. I just picked up an old Hearns cue with an extension built into it. Very handy to have a couple times a night.
 
JesseBfan said:
People can either learn to play with the bridge or opposite handed. If I play a guy in a tournament and he uses it, I can't say anything about it and just let it happen. But they are barred against me when I'm gambling. I've spent a long time learning to do both playing with the bridge and opposite handed, I think cue extenders are dumb. I also think cues shouldn't be longer than 60" but I'm sure I'm in the minority there too so whatever just my opinion.
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have you ever tried one?
 
cue extender

Anyone want the one on the link from the 2nd thread. PM me I will ship it for $25.

Brand new never used
 
Majic said:
have you ever tried one?
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No I haven't but I played pool for alot of years before they came out(to my knowledge anyway) and learned to play without one. I think people should think about whether they can reach a shot or not when deciding where to leave whitey and if their opponent leaves them a shot they can't reach maybe that's part of the safe. I certainly consider if I can reach a shot while running out. I struggle with a bad lower back and I'm STILL against it. I know that only a rare few would side with me here but that's just how I feel. Play lefty, behind your back or with a bridge or don't shoot the shot. Again though, I'm not trying to fight the world, I know they are here to stay. I just don't allow them against me for my money and that's my choice. It's kindof cheating IMO.

I'm ok with Jump cues(on some very small level i think they are similiar items and just assumed someone would bring it up) but understand why some folks are against them too. People are entitled to their opinion.
 
JesseBfan said:
No I haven't but I played pool for alot of years before they came out(to my knowledge anyway) and learned to play without one. I think people should think about whether they can reach a shot or not when deciding where to leave whitey and if their opponent leaves them a shot they can't reach maybe that's part of the safe. I certainly consider if I can reach a shot while running out. I struggle with a bad lower back and I'm STILL against it. I know that only a rare few would side with me here but that's just how I feel. Play lefty, behind your back or with a bridge or don't shoot the shot. Again though, I'm not trying to fight the world, I know they are here to stay. I just don't allow them against me for my money and that's my choice. It's kindof cheating IMO.

I'm ok with Jump cues(on some very small level i think they are similiar items and just assumed someone would bring it up) but understand why some folks are against them too. People are entitled to their opinion.
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So using my extension instead of a bridge (that will give me the same results) is cheating? Your logic is flawed.
 
DAVE_M said:
So using my extension instead of a bridge (that will give me the same results) is cheating? Your logic is flawed.
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Who said my reasoning for thinking/feeling this way is logic-based :-)

But I don't think that for most people, in fact for VERY few people, that results would be the same. I've seen guys use pretty big strokes using those cue extenders that would be highly unlikely using a bridge. And alot of the same guys I've seen shot shots like normal using CEs can't use a bridge at all or shoot a 2 foot stop shot left handed with any regularity.

If you can then you are one of few and for that I applaud you.
 
I Have a Tony Ryan (Oak) 12" pool Cue Extension

I use the Tony Ryan cue Extension (12") which comes in either black or oak wood. It has a slip proof opening that doesn't mark the butt sleeve on your pool cue and goes on and off easily with just a slight twist motion. The handle portion that you grip is tapered down to the same approximate size of most pool cue butts so your grip feels similar to how it would feel griping a pool cue.

I also bought the optional vinyl black case that straps very nicely around my Instroke hard leather case (3x7) and it functions just a rifle scabbard does on a saddle so my oak wood cue extension is always easily accessible. It really minimizes my need to ever use a bridge which is fine with me. The cue extension emulates the same stroke that I'd have to use using an open bridge for a long shot that made me have to stretch real far. Bridges are a tool only out of necessity now for me and there's I can play for weeks before I have to use a mechanical bridge on for a shot.

I strongly endorse the Tony Ryan Wood Cue Extension (12" version) as a substitute for using a mechanical bridge. it has the feel of a pool cue butt when attached to your pool cue and essentially eliminates having to use a mechanical bridge except for the most difficult shots. Can't go wrong in my opinion using a wooden cue extension versus the metal and plastic versions available.........holding it just seems normal in your hands and that's half the battle it seems.

The cue extension ensures my cue shafts aren't scuffed using a mechanical bridge in any pool room. But just in case a bridge is needed for a shot, I protect the shafts on my pool cues by using a Kamui leather bridge that easily attaches to any pool cue (grab a house cue off the wall rack). In this way, I am assured of never scuffing or marking the shafts since the leather curvatures are perfectly smooth and incapable of marking or scuffing the cue shaft.

Matt B.
 
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It's definitely on my to-buy list.

One interesting thing I noticed is you can combine the cue extender with the bridge to create a somewhat natural shooting stance.
You can see it at the 5:00 mark of Stan Shuffet's 105 ball run.

http://vimeo.com/60926311

This looks so much more comfortable than using just one or the other.
 
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