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For Sale Unique Mike Bender Custom
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I admit that I'm really confused here. I'm wondering what a parabolic taper has to do with any type of wobble, on this cue or any other? I understand that the owner has said that this cue rolls straight, both together and apart.
As I understand it, a parabolic taper is a shaft taper that gradually gets thicker from the tip to the thickest part of the shaft, as opposed to a pro taper, which stays at the same thickness for some length, often 8-14". Southwests and many other cues, including Benders, have a parabolic taper. They are currently quite popular, and often associated with, or a characteristic of, a very stiff hitting cue. Again I ask, in what way or how is a warped or wobbly shaft associated with this taper? If there's a connection, I'd really like to know. Thanks. I hope this serves as a BUMP and isn't taken as a thread heist...Tom
As I understand it, a parabolic taper is a shaft taper that gradually gets thicker from the tip to the thickest part of the shaft, as opposed to a pro taper, which stays at the same thickness for some length, often 8-14". Southwests and many other cues, including Benders, have a parabolic taper. They are currently quite popular, and often associated with, or a characteristic of, a very stiff hitting cue. Again I ask, in what way or how is a warped or wobbly shaft associated with this taper? If there's a connection, I'd really like to know. Thanks. I hope this serves as a BUMP and isn't taken as a thread heist...Tom
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The quickest way to double your money is to fold it over and put it back into your pocket. Wisdom of a unknown Cowboy. Sounds like good advice on this one as he won't answer your question!!!
tpdtom said:
They dont wobble; if they are round and straight.
that is the most mis-understood concept in cues ever. "Taper roll" was / is B.S. line used to explain away a warped or less than perfect cue, instead of just telling it like it is.
BUMP A NICE STRAIGHT BENDER
cuemaker03 said:
If you would like a reply to your questions. Please E-mail the seller/owner directly. and he will reply.
Let me said it again, 'This Cue belongs to a very good friend of mine, and I told him I would put it up on the forum for sale for him, as he is worst using a computer than me."
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I have never had a Bender cue. Can anyone make a comparison to another cue maker as far as hit type or playability (I realize that hit is subjective). With that would you say then that Benders have a soft, medium or firm type of hit. The quality sure looks to be there with all of the Bender cue pictures that I have ever seen, it's just that I have never been able to have test hit or play with a Bender cue.
I have never had a Bender cue. Can anyone make a comparison to another cue maker as far as hit type or playability (I realize that hit is subjective). With that would you say then that Benders have a soft, medium or firm type of hit. The quality sure looks to be there with all of the Bender cue pictures that I have ever seen, it's just that I have never been able to have test hit or play with a Bender cue.
Kevin Lindstrom said:
The hit is influenced by the setup of the cue. My 2005 Bender has an ivory joint and the original water buffalo tips that Mike puts on his cues. I would classify the hit to be fairly soft compared to some of my other cues. That said, it is well balanced, superbly crafted and feels great.
I have hit with my buddies Bender,(cue for sale) it has Morri Tips and a very nice hit. If it was Cocobolo I would want it.
Talked to the seller this a.m., Cue is still available. Pre New Years
Seller still want to sell this beauty,
