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whiteoak

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This is one of those opinion questions that doesnt have a right or wrong answer but i would like some opinions.I am relatively new to the game and over the last couple of years have read with great interest all of the different thoughts on different cues and their hit and feel.It has also become obvious that there are several very talented cuemakers out there.At the same time i have witnessed a close friend who plays extremely well(much better than me)put down his cue and play with mine(one is wood to wood,19oz.,one is stainless steel,19.60 oz.)and after 15 to 20 minutes he is running racks with my cue.Isnt there something to be said for getting a quality cue from a cuemaker with whom you have a good rapport and sticking with it? Thanks,Whiteoak
 
whiteoak said:
This is one of those opinion questions that doesnt have a right or wrong answer but i would like some opinions.I am relatively new to the game and over the last couple of years have read with great interest all of the different thoughts on different cues and their hit and feel.It has also become obvious that there are several very talented cuemakers out there.At the same time i have witnessed a close friend who plays extremely well(much better than me)put down his cue and play with mine(one is wood to wood,19oz.,one is stainless steel,19.60 oz.)and after 15 to 20 minutes he is running racks with my cue.Isnt there something to be said for getting a quality cue from a cuemaker with whom you have a good rapport and sticking with it? Thanks,Whiteoak
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My friend, I play pretty sporty myself. I also know that there are people out there who can beat me with a broom handle. It's not the arrow, it's the archer.
Purdman
 
Donald A. Purdy said:
My friend, I play pretty sporty myself. I also know that there are people out there who can beat me with a broom handle. It's not the arrow, it's the archer.
Purdman
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The statement is so true, but you will hit more Bulls-eyes with a Straight Arrows, than a Crooked One. Also having a nice Cue is nice.

Maybe your friend who beats you at Pool with your Cue has more Talent that you, or Practices more than your.

Most folks that do things well, are not overnight successes, but products of long hours of practice, and perfecting skills. :cool:
 
There is no doubt my friend plays circles around me and probably always will.I am afraid no matter what arrow this archer shoots with,the target is pretty safe.Thanks to both of you for the thoughts .Whiteoak
 
whiteoak said:
This is one of those opinion questions that doesnt have a right or wrong answer but i would like some opinions.I am relatively new to the game and over the last couple of years have read with great interest all of the different thoughts on different cues and their hit and feel.It has also become obvious that there are several very talented cuemakers out there.At the same time i have witnessed a close friend who plays extremely well(much better than me)put down his cue and play with mine(one is wood to wood,19oz.,one is stainless steel,19.60 oz.)and after 15 to 20 minutes he is running racks with my cue.Isnt there something to be said for getting a quality cue from a cuemaker with whom you have a good rapport and sticking with it? Thanks,Whiteoak
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Yes, you are right. The hard part is finding that one right cue. Having the right cue alone will elevate your game. I believe that a serious player should search passionately for that one right cue . When found, you will just know it. Then stick with it.

I had a perfect cue - an old Gina made from a Titlist splice - which was in a Corvette that was stolen from me in 1985. When I saw the glass in the street where my car used to be, I looked up at the sky and said "Oh my god, my Gina!".

Chris
 
I agree mostly with finding a good cue and sticking to it.

However there is a flip side to the argument, which is that your game will become too dependant on one specific piece of equipment. Sort of like learning to drive with manual transmission in only one car. Your car has a specific clutch feel and transmission that you can get too used to, then when you get in another car you start bunny hoping and stalling out. If you drive a variety of different cars, you will learn to adapt to the feel quicker, so there less downtime between change.

You never know what is going to happen to your cue, and there will always be times when you don't have it for some reason or another. Some people recommend a mainstream production shaft (like the 314) so that you can rapidly replace the cue with a similar feel if necessary, but I say you are better off being able to adapt to new equipment. You never know when some drunk is going to challenge you to a game and you are going to need to play with a stick off the wall to not scare him off.

Cheers!
 
TATE said:
Yes, you are right. The hard part is finding that one right cue. Having the right cue alone will elevate your game. I believe that a serious player should search passionately for that one right cue . When found, you will just know it. Then stick with it.

I had a perfect cue - an old Gina made from a Titlist splice - which was in a Corvette that was stolen from me in 1985. When I saw the glass in the street where my car used to be, I looked up at the sky and said "Oh my god, my Gina!".

Chris
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Spoken like a true player Chris,

You have my condolences,

And i am truly sorry for your loss.

Thanks,

Jon :(
 
I play with one cue as well. I have for the last three years.
I went through 5 custom cues until I settled on my Zylr.
It's all beat up now but the shaft is in great shape. It has a new Ivor-X ferrule and Kamui tip. Shoots even better.
 
Any Top player can run racks with a decent bar cue, I have seen it done. Like it was already said get a cue and stick with it, your cue will be like an old friend in about 3-4 months!
JoeyInCali said:
I play with one cue as well. I have for the last three years.
I went through 5 custom cues until I settled on my Zylr.
It's all beat up now but the shaft is in great shape. It has a new Ivor-X ferrule and Kamui tip. Shoots even better.
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TATE said:
Yes, you are right. The hard part is finding that one right cue. Having the right cue alone will elevate your game. I believe that a serious player should search passionately for that one right cue . When found, you will just know it. Then stick with it.

I had a perfect cue - an old Gina made from a Titlist splice - which was in a Corvette that was stolen from me in 1985. When I saw the glass in the street where my car used to be, I looked up at the sky and said "Oh my god, my Gina!".

Chris
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Chris,Coincidentally my perfect cue is a titlest conversion by Tim Scruggs.I am sorry for your loss.Thanks to you and everyone else on the board for all the input. Mike
 
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