Cuestick level question

[dgem]

Hi, Are there any differences in the cue ball reaction when cueing level and not? In example for a follow shot, one is almost level (parallel to the table surface) and the other one is at an upward angle.

I've noticed that I can get more follow spin when cueing with an upward angle.

Comments?

Thanks

 

[pooltchr]

Your example is interesting, but I think it is flawed in a couple of ways.
First, consider the fact that the rails will almost always prevent you from getting the butt lower than the tip. In fact, it's a rare shot where you can even get the cue level.

But that aside, consider this. In your diagram, the two cues, while making contact at the same point on the surface, and actually not creating the same amount of offset. This is because the offset is based on the angle of attack reletive to the core of the cue ball, not to a point on the surface.

Consider if your diagram was showing a center ball hit with the level cue. Now elevate the butt of the cue, but hit the same point on the surface. You are now hitting below center, even though the actual contact point remains the same.

Steve

 

[Scott Lee]

dgem...You cannot get more follow by swooping upwards on the CB. This is a stroke flaw that results in accuracy problems in striking the CB. It's just perception that causes you to think you're getting more action.

Scott Lee
www.poolknowledge.com

Hi, Are there any differences in the cue ball reaction when cueing level and not? In example for a follow shot, one is almost level (parallel to the table surface) and the other one is at an upward angle.

I've noticed that I can get more follow spin when cueing with an upward angle.
Comments?

Thanks

 

[3RAILKICK]

Maybe that imagery helps keep the butt low long enough to be level longer.

Or at least seem that way to you. For sure -many truly level strokes would be banging your knuckles on the rail.

If it's working for you, maybe it's 'right' even though its wrong. Sometimes what we perceive isn't exactly correct-but repeated success breeds confidence and more success.

A technically perfect stroke is a goal-a great goal.

Good luck. Positive thots.

 

[Mark Avlon]

I've noticed that I can get more follow spin when cueing with an upward angle.

What determines the amount of spin is the tip offset from centerball and the speed of the stroke, not the angle of the cue relative to the table.

When you hit 7/10 up from the base of the cue ball, it starts moving with natural roll. Below this point, the cue ball starts our sliding and then friction will cause it to naturally roll. If you cue higher, you might get some overspin, but it will very little and will wear off too soon to be useful.

How fast the cue ball travels down the table with natural roll will determine how many rpms it has, and those rpms provide the follow.

Check out Mike Page's video on follow and overspin.