Do you like sharp points CNC rounded points or diamonds or circles put on the end of points ,,
I like fine cut points best ,, what do you guys like
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I like fine cut points best ,, what do you guys like
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Do you like Sharp points
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I can't stand floating points or turquoise in cues.
Rounded points are a little better than those two to me too.
Rounded points are a little better than those two to me too.
I really dont mind rounded points. But i also do like sharp points. And I do like to see diamond forms at the top of sharp points. design wise i like sharp inlays with sharp points and soft round inlay forms with round points. As a graphic designer I like to see a total theme to a cue design and the design should have strong symmetry throughout.
Does it affect playability of the particular cue or does it affect who's looking at it ??? Hmmmm
A dot or the three dot clover that Ernie G and Tad used frequently should be at the end of all cnc points, IMHO. Round points, to me, make me think the points are actually superficial inlays in a merry widow, and I'd prefer to not have any inlays in a merry widow.
I don't want to purchase a pointed cue that doesn't have sharp points. No matter how ornate the decorations if the points are rounded it looks cheaply done to me. It's like the cuemaker couldn't bother to spend enough time to make the points sharp.
I"m not saying the cnc'd pointed cues are crap, just saying that I don't want to buy them.
It's easier to draw the cueball with sharp points.
I like sharp points ok but my favorite cues are simple and have
no decoration of any kind and are wrapless with traditional shafts.
That being said, the cues that I always like for sharp points are
full-splice cues. It's just a part of them and I like those points just fine.
All that laminated multi color stuff is not for me.
Just paying for labor, not a better hit.
Razor Sharp
Have to admit I like nice woods on PJ's but I am a sucker for sharp points.In particular long, sharp points however I would gladly own a old school Schon CNC rounded points and all.
Not a fan of floating points, turquoise, or reverse points on Butt sleeve, even if they are 'razor' sharp:groucho:
Happy Holidays,
-Kat
Have to admit I like nice woods on PJ's but I am a sucker for sharp points.In particular long, sharp points however I would gladly own a old school Schon CNC rounded points and all.
Not a fan of floating points, turquoise, or reverse points on Butt sleeve, even if they are 'razor' sharp:groucho:
Happy Holidays,
-Kat
Absolutely. The total design is what maters. Had this disussion in the early 90's with Joe Gold (Cognoscenti Cues). He explained his reasons for leaving the cutter radius on the tips and edges of his inlays. It was to keep the symmetry for the type of fancy inlay work he wanted to create. To test this we even redid a few of mine and his designs with smaller to no radiuses and the designs looked off balance and hokey frankly... Joe is a genius at obtaining a beautiful look to the eye.
For more traditional designs I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.. As for being able to get more draw with sharp tip points well that's very funny.. I needed a good laugh..:grin:
Oh.. For the record I like sharp points and rounded points if done correctly...
When I spot a cue sans sharp points, my gut reaction is the cue-maker was in a hurry......the cue looks like it was rushed and
the tips of the points were forgotten.......and as others have posted, my personal cues must have sharp points & veneers.
the tips of the points were forgotten.......and as others have posted, my personal cues must have sharp points & veneers.
Your "reaction" is wrong.... Cues with rounded tops are due to the the point inlays being cut that way and inlaid (not) spliced or "v" cut. The round tip is due to the radius of the cutter used. Just about every inlay you see in every cue is cut with the same cutters and so are the pockets for those inlays. Those pockets ALL have radiuses. It's whether the maker decides to relieve them by "cutting in" the corners or not. MOST makers ( yes including Jerry ) don't bother and just run the cutter up a bit to accommodate the sharp corners of the inlay and fill the tiny exposed radiuses with epoxy. This is common place in many traditional builders. Some cut in the corners. For example, Tony from Black Boar inlays his points as well. They are not spliced. The flat bottom pockets start out with radiuses at the tips which are then cut in to accommodate the sharp tip inlay...Searing is one of them that cuts in his corners when need be but on inlays only. His points are traditionally spliced but with his own technique...
As for your theory, I don't think TAD, Ginacue, nor Josswest would agree with your "in a hurry" "rushed" thoughts since their prongs are also inlaid not spliced with the outer point tips rounded and they don't/didn't "forget" anything.... Their cues look AMAZING.
What you like is what you like that's all well and good. Just thought you could use a little more info on the subject...
well said
Joss west where cnc,gina are cnc, billy gave us many great looking and hitting cues,and when he was making cues,everyone wanted one,but no one is as anual as joey gold in look,finish,design and hit. In my opinion,joey gold took cue making to a higher level and never stoped.Just my opinion skins. Rich aka the skunk.
Joss west where cnc,gina are cnc, billy gave us many great looking and hitting cues,and when he was making cues,everyone wanted one,but no one is as anual as joey gold in look,finish,design and hit. In my opinion,joey gold took cue making to a higher level and never stoped.Just my opinion skins. Rich aka the skunk.
I think Joey "injected" a greater level of precision not seen before him that many makers are now trying to achieve and surpass.. For most, trying is the key word..:smile:..
Merry Christmas Rich
