Deciding on the "right que for you"

[alstl]

This may sound like a silly question, but I'll ask it anyway because I've got a feeling other people have experienced the same thing.

I currently have 2 playing ques. One is a new Barretta McDermott with whatever tip comes with them (I think le pro). The same week I traded for the McDermott I got a good deal on a used Falcon/314 shaft/moori tip so I bought it. Both are straight. There is a difference in the way they play, but I still haven't decided which one I like best.

When it comes to putting draw/follow on the ball the Falcon is super, don't know if it's the 314 shaft or moori tip or what. So much so that you have to be carefull not to draw the ball too far. I had pretty much decided on the Falcon but yesterday I started struggling with the Falcon after a couple hours and pulled out the McDermott and my game improved with the McDermott.

I've played equal offense with both and kept track of the scores, not a huge difference even though they play differently.

So, after that long winded crap, here's the question: Is there anything particular that you do to decide on a playing que? Do you use a series of tests or drills and compare or do you just start liking the way a que feels for reasons you can't explain?

Thanks

 

[Snapshot9]

Balance and feel ..

plays a big part in what I think about a cue, and it
will give you a 'right' feel to it (kind of like when
you find the 'right' woman ... lol). Plus you start
playing better with it after a short adjustment
period. You can find a good cue for balance and
feel, but may not have the right tip on it, or vica
versa.

Just making balls with it on normal shots doesn't
really tell the difference, I think. I try shots
that can give me a problem, like straight in shots
the table length with the cue ball on the rail, or
just slightly off the rail using different types of
english. Trying shots where something can go
wrong very easily, and see if those shots seem
easier with cue is a good test. Testing different
draw shots is good to do.

I did notice when I got my custom Shurtz cue, that
the Hercules laminated tip gave me a much more
solid feel to shots, and therefore has helped my consistency.
Likewise, miscues are very much more rare than before.

The right cue feels more like an extension of yourself,
rather than something you are adding to yourself.
Good luck with your search and selection.

 

[drivermaker]

This may sound like a silly question, but I'll ask it anyway because I've got a feeling other people have experienced the same thing.

I currently have 2 playing ques. One is a new Barretta McDermott with whatever tip comes with them (I think le pro). The same week I traded for the McDermott I got a good deal on a used Falcon/314 shaft/moori tip so I bought it. Both are straight. There is a difference in the way they play, but I still haven't decided which one I like best.

When it comes to putting draw/follow on the ball the Falcon is super, don't know if it's the 314 shaft or moori tip or what. So much so that you have to be carefull not to draw the ball too far. I had pretty much decided on the Falcon but yesterday I started struggling with the Falcon after a couple hours and pulled out the McDermott and my game improved with the McDermott.

I've played equal offense with both and kept track of the scores, not a huge difference even though they play differently.

So, after that long winded crap, here's the question: Is there anything particular that you do to decide on a playing que? Do you use a series of tests or drills and compare or do you just start liking the way a que feels for reasons you can't explain?

Thanks

Money won/money lost...what happens under pressure

 

[csf914]

What I do...


When Im trying out a new cue, one that I may potentially buy I set up some of my favorite shots, ones that a good stroke and hit must be present for the shot to work, not so much making the ball won't work but the reaction on the cue ball. Like a long straight in draw shot. Im no pro, or cue builder for that matter just things I do to test how the cue feels. JMO.

 

[Egg McDogit]

Is there anything particular that you do to decide on a playing que? Do you use a series of tests or drills and compare or do you just start liking the way a que feels for reasons you can't explain?

Thanks

I just ask myself "after I break this one, would I buy another one just like it?"

 

[alstl]

plays a big part in what I think about a cue, and it
will give you a 'right' feel to it (kind of like when
you find the 'right' woman ... lol). Plus you start
playing better with it after a short adjustment
period. You can find a good cue for balance and
feel, but may not have the right tip on it, or vica
versa.

Just making balls with it on normal shots doesn't
really tell the difference, I think. I try shots
that can give me a problem, like straight in shots
the table length with the cue ball on the rail, or
just slightly off the rail using different types of
english. Trying shots where something can go
wrong very easily, and see if those shots seem
easier with cue is a good test. Testing different
draw shots is good to do.

I did notice when I got my custom Shurtz cue, that
the Hercules laminated tip gave me a much more
solid feel to shots, and therefore has helped my consistency.
Likewise, miscues are very much more rare than before.

The right cue feels more like an extension of yourself,
rather than something you are adding to yourself.
Good luck with your search and selection.

Good ideas. Just curious, how many cues did you own before you got the Shurtz?