Great Cue extension Solution by TOP HAT CUES

[daimion]

Hey there everyone!

I was interested in getting an extension made but I did not want a big heavy extension that uses compression fitting. Also the threading on the butt of my cue is recessed several inches inside the cue which would require the pin to be quite long and exposed when not in use. TOP HAT CUES gave me his suggestion and made this beauty for me. Great communication, rapid response, was built in less than a week and shipping was just as fast. The price was great also. Thank you TOP HAT CUES for making exactly what i needed. Ive added pics of the cue without extension, one with the extension, and finally the extension itself in hand.

 

[Jive]

It's a cool idea for sure but isn't it a hassle to fit the extension?
Don't think Mosconi Team captains would allow any of their players to use this..

 

[daimion]

You would think its a hassle. Considering my options of having an extension that has a pin protruding out of it several inches for the recessed thread, or using a compression fitting that i already stated i do not like at all. Because this cue is uniloc, it literally takes a 5 sec count to put it on. So with all that being said and keeping with my likes and dislikes, its perfect for me

 

[cuejo]

I've made a few like this
Mostly in the 3-6" range for every time use, for really tall guys

 

[DAVE_M]

Definitely useful if you have a UniLoc, ghost, or bullet style joint. I prefer using 18tpi pins so it would be a hassle for me lol.

I'd still like to get one and try it out though. Something to play around with at the house.

 

[chuckpilegis]

Had this for at least ten years

 

[West Point 1987]

Doesn't this require you to break down your playing cue in the middle of a match? Wouldn't that be a loss?

 

[daimion]

Hey there West Point. I attended VFMAC Anyhow thanks for bringing that up. I play pool for the challenge and something many of my friends share as a hobby. Currently I am no tournament player or play in any leagues. With that being said, it isn't of any concern or a worry to me. Additionally this point was brought up in my initial thread which lead to the purchase. The link to it is provided below.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=306477

 

[JB Cases]

Great idea. I did the same thing for the Bunjee Jumper jump cues. We sold a 6" extension for the times that you might want to have a longer span on the grip. Was very popular. I have often though that such extensions are better for pool cues instead of the ones that fit on or over the butt.

 

[JB Cases]

Doesn't this require you to break down your playing cue in the middle of a match? Wouldn't that be a loss?

I would think that the rule would be waived when the clear intention is to modify the cue. As far as I know you can change shafts mid match if you desire. But that does also bring up another point? Isn't there a length limit on cues? I know 41" is the minimum. Is there a maximum?

 

[daimion]

I couldn't really specify what the ruling would be on adding the extension. I know the minimum is 40-41 inch which is what the shaft+extension would be. The maximum im not sure. cue would be 70 inches with extension. I've read earl uses a longer than normal cue, but i do not know the actual length. But I also thought of something else. Again im no tournament or league player, but would the shaft and this extension be considered a jump cue? One could make a decent argument of what to consider it. being as ive seen in several places that jump cues werent allowed in tournament play etc.

 

[JB Cases]

I couldn't really specify what the ruling would be on adding the extension. I know the minimum is 40-41 inch which is what the shaft+extension would be. The maximum im not sure. cue would be 70 inches with extension. I've read earl uses a longer than normal cue, but i do not know the actual length. But I also thought of something else. Again im no tournament or league player, but would the shaft and this extension be considered a jump cue? One could make a decent argument of what to consider it. being as ive seen in several places that jump cues werent allowed in tournament play etc.

If the shaft plus extension is 41" then it meets the BCA specs for a cue. To be considered a jump cue you would have to use it that way. Some tournaments forbid short cues used as jump cues. Although Earl Strickland used to use a shorter than normal cue as a jump cue, I think around 50" or so, while claiming he didn't use jump cues.