Cue questions

[9BallWill]

Looking around on Five Star Billiards website, there were some things I became curious on, such as wood types, joint types, "turning" for stability, joint pins, etc. Does birdseye maple play any different than hardrock maple? Some of the cues said they are "turned 4 times for stability", while others are turned 11 times. I've read that wood-to-wood joints feel more solid, so I'm going to stick with that.

I'm looking at a few lower priced McDermotts, what's the difference between say this one:

http://www.fivestarbilliards.com/Me...&Category_Code=McDermottCues&Product_Count=23

And this one?

http://www.fivestarbilliards.com/Me...Category_Code=McDermottCues&Product_Count=154

Obviously I'm exaggerating the price, but the differences seem to be cosmetic, and the wood type used.

I love this by the way, so much to learn!

 

[zeeder]

Looking around on Five Star Billiards website, there were some things I became curious on, such as wood types, joint types, "turning" for stability, joint pins, etc. Does birdseye maple play any different than hardrock maple? Some of the cues said they are "turned 4 times for stability", while others are turned 11 times. I've read that wood-to-wood joints feel more solid, so I'm going to stick with that.

I'm looking at a few lower priced McDermotts, what's the difference between say this one:

http://www.fivestarbilliards.com/Me...&Category_Code=McDermottCues&Product_Count=23

And this one?

http://www.fivestarbilliards.com/Me...Category_Code=McDermottCues&Product_Count=154

Obviously I'm exaggerating the price, but the differences seem to be cosmetic, and the wood type used.

I love this by the way, so much to learn!

The difference in the cues are amount and intricacy of inlays and materials. The $2k one has ivory and gold inlays with a much more intricate (time consuming) design as well as more exotic (expensive) woods.

 

[9BallWill]

So there's not necessarily a difference in play...?

 

[Pigcarver]

Probably not when it comes to a Mc Dermott.

If we were talking a custom cue as opposed to a Mc Dermott the custom might play better, because a custom cue maker tends to choose only the highest quality woods, etc....

However, the best hitting cue is the one you like the hit of, be it a $2000 cue or a $200 cue, if you don't like the way it hits, it's crap regardless of the price tag.

 

[TATE]

So there's not necessarily a difference in play...?

If you want a really great McDermott , contact William Grassley at:

http://www.cornerstonecustomcues.com/

He has a small batch of really great brand new McDermott cues made from old spliced forearms, 4 pointers and 6 pointers, very sharp and nicely done. These are classic cues and not the low-end, mass produced cues. My understanding is prices range from $300 - $500.

Chris