Fedor and his Extension on his cue

marikian

marikian

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What is he doing changing his extension so much during play?

it's obviously works well for him but i would like to know why exactly he is doing so.

dude is a beast
 
It seemed rather bizarre to me, no idea why someone would need to do that. Almost like he was adding or removing his extension every shot.
 
I noticed that too. Has there been any consistency on when he puts it on or takes it off as far as shot type goes?

On the one hand I kinda get it. I have a 3" extension for my cue and there are times I really like it and times I don't. Long or power shots the added weight can be helpful, feels like I have more effortless power available. But short touchy shots sometimes I don't like it. It also keeps me from having to grab my longer 8" extensions sometimes when the 3" gives me enough. So it has some plusses and minuses for me.

But I've never tried putting it on and taking it off throughout a rack like that. I've either gone with it or not.
 
Seemed like he did it for both when he needed to stretch a bit and also when he just had a long straight shot.

In my experience the added weight of an extension helps keep things stable on long shots.

I play with a 4" extension on all the time, but will take it off for jack up shots or very touchy hits/safeties.
 
Assuming it isn't the obvious need for additional length for sake of comfort. Then it would have to be for increased weight.
 
eastcoast_chris said:
Seemed like he did it for both when he needed to stretch a bit and also when he just had a long straight shot.

In my experience the added weight of an extension helps keep things stable on long shots.

I play with a 4" extension on all the time, but will take it off for jack up shots or very touchy hits/safeties.
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It has nothing to do with stretch.

Here's what I noticed and maybe its the right answer or not but just a speculation from me by seeing it. He kept putting/removing extension on shots based on some criteria things to note from myside were,

He uses this small extension at the end of the cue when,
1- he needs to spin the ball around/or too much spin is needed (more than natural).
2- he has a ball which needs a power stroke.

He removes the extension as I've noticed when,
1- Straight in shots, i.e. stop shots.
2- Easy shots.
3- slow roll shots.
4- finesse position small area shots.


These are my own speculations however, we'll soon find out because I've asked Karl Boyes to do a new "Whats in the bags" video with fedor and I've told him to ask Fedor this exact same question as to "Why are you putting in and removing the small extension very often during one single rack, whats the criteria for that"

So you'll hear the answer from the guy himself probably soon, cause Karl Boyes told me that its coming soon.
 
I actually tried this approach a little at league last night…didn’t hate it. Love the extension and added weight for some long shots or if I needed a big draw stroke but prefer without for softer touchier shots. Had cargo shorts on which helped since I had an easy place to put the 3” extension when not using.

Not sure I’ll keep going with it, was really just an experiment after reading this thread, but worked out okay
 
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Is this going to be the new it thing, as carbon shafts have been for the last few years? On and on about this or that carbon shaft, who needs them, who doesn't, deflection this, deflection that, cost this cost that, it just never ends.
Now, it's Extensions! Same old who needs them, do we need them, why do we need them, what length, how are they are made. Should be a fun ride.
A couple things are for sure, manufactures and sellers of extensions are loving it, and as it relates to some top pro players, they are loving it also.
Full disclosure, I have carbon extensions for my Schons. Also was thinking of having a compatable bumper made for my new Jacoby I recently purchased to save money on the extensions. I probably won't do that now, and will just Go with the Jacoby quick release extension. Pricy, yes, but I really like the idea of a quick release.
If you are a cue maker, you really need to be making extensions.
 
muskyed said:
Is this going to be the new it thing, as carbon shafts have been for the last few years? On and on about this or that carbon shaft, who needs them, who doesn't, deflection this, deflection that, cost this cost that, it just never ends.
Now, it's Extensions! Same old who needs them, do we need them, why do we need them, what length, how are they are made. Should be a fun ride.
A couple things are for sure, manufactures and sellers of extensions are loving it, and as it relates to some top pro players, they are loving it also.
Full disclosure, I have carbon extensions for my Schons. Also was thinking of having a compatable bumper made for my new Jacoby I recently purchased to save money on the extensions. I probably won't do that now, and will just Go with the Jacoby quick release extension. Pricy, yes, but I really like the idea of a quick release.
If you are a cue maker, you really need to be making extensions.
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I have a 6" extension for reach, as an ambidextrous human, I barely ever need it. I don't like to use a rest, or extension if I can avoid it. I play with a slightly longer cue, but couldn't tell you the exact length. I agree with you. Extensions can sit next to CF in the 'I NEED TO SPEND MONEY ON SOMETHING' pile.

Side note: did change my breaking style for 8/10 ball, and have used a bit of Tennis wrap on the back end of my wrapless PBKai and adjusted the weight, going for an all out beater. Rather than have more than one break cue set up for different games, I have gone to using my playing cue for 9 ball (MR break format) with good success so far.

Having played with the 'sports wrap' version of this butt also, I can say I prefer the tennis wrap and its thickness outside of the normal diameter of the butt. When I snap my wrist through the ball, on the come up. It feels right. Probably all placebo.
 
One of the things I lose sleep over is this: If I have a cue with a third joint - say near the front of the wrap - and I unscrew that to shoot a jump shot, then that's illegal and/or cheating in a lot of cases. But if I put an extension on my cue for any reason whatsoever, that's perfectly fine. So, making a cue shorter/lighter for certain shots is a capital crime, but making a cue longer/heavier for certain shots is a sign of pool savvy and greatness.
 
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One of the things I lose sleep over is this: If I have a cue with a third joint - say near the front of the wrap - and I unscrew that to shoot a jump shot, then that's illegal and/or cheating in a lot of cases. But if I put an extension on my cue for any reason whatsoever, that's perfectly fine. So, making a cue shorter/lighter for certain shots is a capital crime, but making a cue longer/heavier for certain shots is a sign of pool savvy and greatness.
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Equipment rules are dumb.
 
NobodySpecial said:
One of the things I lose sleep over is this: If I have a cue with a third joint - say near the front of the wrap - and I unscrew that to shoot a jump shot, then that's illegal and/or cheating in a lot of cases. But if I put an extension on my cue for any reason whatsoever, that's perfectly fine. So, making a cue shorter/lighter for certain shots is a capital crime, but making a cue longer/heavier for certain shots is a sign of pool savvy and greatness.
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I don’t think that is true at all. Unscrewing a jump/break handle to get it to jump size, or just shortening one of the long three piece jump cues to it’s shorter length, while it’s your turn at the table is not at all the same as unscrewing your cue by removing the shaft like you’re going to put it away. I’ve never once heard of someone using a jump/break as intended having an issue.
 
There are lots of places and tournaments and where jump cues are illegal. DCC is one example. Lots of leagues are other examples.
 
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