I currently play with a Meucci Curly maple cue and the Meucci Carbon Pro shaft. It appears to be on piece construction with multiple diamond inlays. I've been interested in trying other cues. So, what advantages do Full Splice cues have in terms of performance and feel over other cue designs? Is this the best cue design for optimal feel and performance? Let's couch shaft performance for now. I know feel and performance is subjective to a degree but bear with me; there is a difference between Toyota and Ferrari so is you like your Camry this post is not for you.
I see companies like Predator who advertise the consistency and feel of their P3 30 piece design, as well as Exceed Cues who use and advertise a Dual Core Power design, none of which are full spliced if I'm not mistaken, and I can't help but wonder what the differences are and how each performs and feels. Predator says, "Spliced points are structurally build into the cue itself making it stronger and more stable." Exceed says, "A power core specifically designed for wood grips that was developed to take advantage of the unique wood grain and beauty of the colors of precious woods for use as external materials. A double-layered core material is used to create the optimal weight and balance even when using heavy precious wood as the outer material.
By processing the outer material and intermediate material to match the taper, the overall balance of the bat is optimized and the feel of the ball in the hand is improved. Furthermore, the bat's durability and stability have also been improved." I've found it's hard to distinguish between marketing and facts.
What are cue makers thoughts on this? Is True Splice construction the end all be all of top tier performance or are there multiple methods that perform equally as well? I also, understand that high quality wood and other factors come into play as well.
I have been looking at Exceed, Zen Custom Cues, and Ariel Carmeli. I'm not concerned with aesthetics primarily. I'm mostly concerned with feel and performance of the cue. So, if someone said a Full Splice cue with ebony and Birdseye maple would feel like heaven and perform well I'd consider that. I just don't know and don't have resources for inquiry.
I'm a very tactile person. I can distinguish quite easily the difference in hit and feels of a high end cue or a cue that's been taken care of etc. I've hit with my friends P3 with the Z shaft but it felt awful. I'm not sure if it was the cue construction or the fact that I think he keeps his cue in his truck. But that's what I mean when I can feel the difference.
All this said, I have mainly been looking into Exceeds wooden grip Dual Core Power design with there ex pro wooden shaft as well as the Ignite Carbon shaft. I like that they use high quality wood, have a top of the line carbon shaft option, are a part of Mezz cues who are well respected, and have made efforts to design optimal joints with the Wavy 2 joint.
Thoughts and Opinions are welcomed however those with knowledge of Cue Construction or experience in building cues is what I'm seeking most.
I see companies like Predator who advertise the consistency and feel of their P3 30 piece design, as well as Exceed Cues who use and advertise a Dual Core Power design, none of which are full spliced if I'm not mistaken, and I can't help but wonder what the differences are and how each performs and feels. Predator says, "Spliced points are structurally build into the cue itself making it stronger and more stable." Exceed says, "A power core specifically designed for wood grips that was developed to take advantage of the unique wood grain and beauty of the colors of precious woods for use as external materials. A double-layered core material is used to create the optimal weight and balance even when using heavy precious wood as the outer material.
By processing the outer material and intermediate material to match the taper, the overall balance of the bat is optimized and the feel of the ball in the hand is improved. Furthermore, the bat's durability and stability have also been improved." I've found it's hard to distinguish between marketing and facts.
What are cue makers thoughts on this? Is True Splice construction the end all be all of top tier performance or are there multiple methods that perform equally as well? I also, understand that high quality wood and other factors come into play as well.
I have been looking at Exceed, Zen Custom Cues, and Ariel Carmeli. I'm not concerned with aesthetics primarily. I'm mostly concerned with feel and performance of the cue. So, if someone said a Full Splice cue with ebony and Birdseye maple would feel like heaven and perform well I'd consider that. I just don't know and don't have resources for inquiry.
I'm a very tactile person. I can distinguish quite easily the difference in hit and feels of a high end cue or a cue that's been taken care of etc. I've hit with my friends P3 with the Z shaft but it felt awful. I'm not sure if it was the cue construction or the fact that I think he keeps his cue in his truck. But that's what I mean when I can feel the difference.
All this said, I have mainly been looking into Exceeds wooden grip Dual Core Power design with there ex pro wooden shaft as well as the Ignite Carbon shaft. I like that they use high quality wood, have a top of the line carbon shaft option, are a part of Mezz cues who are well respected, and have made efforts to design optimal joints with the Wavy 2 joint.
Thoughts and Opinions are welcomed however those with knowledge of Cue Construction or experience in building cues is what I'm seeking most.