HI folks. Has this happened to anyone else? I was finally able to get a trade done and get my hands on a ivxy and malachite loaded monster Nova. This thing is beautiful. However... i'm finding that I prefer the hit of one of my standard no-bling Novas more. The loaded one seems heavier but doesn't appear to have a weight bolt in it, and the boar skin wrap practically binds with your hand so the grip is great but i'm still getting used to how it feels... maybe I just prefer the lighter feel of the other? They're both using a 314-2 so the shaft shouldn't be the difference. The loaded one has an ivxy joint collar instead of the other's SS. Anyways, I'm in love with the cue still but I don't feel like I hit as well with it as my other Nova... Almost seems kind of disappointing, although I should have already known inlays, points, etc... don't change the feel. Any feedback is appreciated!
Got my dream cue...?
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No surprise there.
Sounds like you are like many pool players and the feel of a cue is more important then the looks of a cue.
I have a couple of Pat Diviney cues that I shoot equally well with. One is his Cocobolo Bar Hustler that, except for a piece of beautiful coco is a plain cue. The other is his Custom Ebony Hustler with very nice birds eye maple and 16 small ivory inlays that result in a cue that looks cool and classy to me.
I have 4 shafts that fit those 2 cues, the Ebony plays no better for me then the coco cue, even with the extra money I put into it. But, I don't take the Ebony cue to any of the bars.
Sounds like you are like many pool players and the feel of a cue is more important then the looks of a cue.
I have a couple of Pat Diviney cues that I shoot equally well with. One is his Cocobolo Bar Hustler that, except for a piece of beautiful coco is a plain cue. The other is his Custom Ebony Hustler with very nice birds eye maple and 16 small ivory inlays that result in a cue that looks cool and classy to me.
I have 4 shafts that fit those 2 cues, the Ebony plays no better for me then the coco cue, even with the extra money I put into it. But, I don't take the Ebony cue to any of the bars.
Are there still a lot of bars in Fairbanks? In 1964 there must have been 30 bars in the downtown area and the immediate area, and more in the boonies. Johnnyt
Gosh.....it sounds like you got this cue without knowing the weight specs for your cues and it's helpful to know that ahead of time
before acquiring another cue even from the same cue-maker. Measure and weigh the shafts and cue butts for the two cues and
a lot may get revealed to you. Also confirm the assembled cues' balance points to confirm if there's any difference between them.
Matt B.
before acquiring another cue even from the same cue-maker. Measure and weigh the shafts and cue butts for the two cues and
a lot may get revealed to you. Also confirm the assembled cues' balance points to confirm if there's any difference between them.
Matt B.
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Ivory vs SS joint will definitely make a difference. Also no two cues will play the same just do to the properties of the wood. Additionally the ferrule could be a different material and your PJ Nova was probably built by Nubs and this one I think was built by S.C. Miller.
Your not alone!
I have brought and sold about 60 cues over the last 12 years since my return to playing and I have always had these beautiful cues that I owned but couldn't adjust to, so your not alone.
I still play with my old reliable Joss West, no matter how many times I have purchased my New Dream Cue, I always end up back were I started!
You have a nice looking cue, but if you want one that you can play with go to a cue show and hit balls with the cue before you buy the next one, in the mean time try a few different tips on you shafts, try a few different Mezz shafts with different tip combo's.
And don't despair you can always get trade in value on such a nice cue, towards your next dream cue!
I have brought and sold about 60 cues over the last 12 years since my return to playing and I have always had these beautiful cues that I owned but couldn't adjust to, so your not alone.
I still play with my old reliable Joss West, no matter how many times I have purchased my New Dream Cue, I always end up back were I started!
You have a nice looking cue, but if you want one that you can play with go to a cue show and hit balls with the cue before you buy the next one, in the mean time try a few different tips on you shafts, try a few different Mezz shafts with different tip combo's.
And don't despair you can always get trade in value on such a nice cue, towards your next dream cue!
Yup. :thumbup:
Take the time to get friendly with it.
Oh, and it's darn pretty. Do don't bang it on anything. :smile:
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first off it is a beautiful cue. i always hate getting to know a new cue even though there is happiness and excitement for getting it. you are used to another cue plain and simple. if you give this cue your full attention soon you will be used to playing with this one and you will love it. you can always change a wrap and tips, that may help as well.
Hmmmm....your cue looks very familiar!!! 
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=327182
The only differences I see are mine has the SS joint, Irish linen wrap, and my Nova is written in green rather than black.
I thought about putting mine up for sale, but I just couldn't bear to let it go... :embarrassed2:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=327182
The only differences I see are mine has the SS joint, Irish linen wrap, and my Nova is written in green rather than black.
I thought about putting mine up for sale, but I just couldn't bear to let it go... :embarrassed2:
Use the old shaft, change the tip to what's on the other cue, or just take the time to break it in.