It has to be the best way to go on a 9' or 10' table. There isn't a day that goes buy that I don't wish that I had 4-6 more inches on my stick (hold the jokes... we're all thinking it... LOL).. I get (by far) more accurate cue-ball placement control without a bridge, so I'll usually stretch across the length of a table (if I can't get on it lefty) and grip the butt of my cue before I'll grab a bridge (unless it's the last ball on the table or an easy setup). Many times there is only about 1" (or less) of the shaft in my right hand, but I've (mostly) learned how to sink this type of shot... however my cue-ball placement suffers because I can't feel the shot very well. It's still better than using a bridge (for me).
On my budget (these days) I guess I would just have to buy a jump/break 3 piece, add an extra jump piece at the butt and change out the phenolic (or whatever) break tip to a Kamui or Tiger tip. Something like a Lucasi L2000JB perhaps.
Are there any "quality" cues out there in the 62"-64" range with a price less than 4 figures? I'm not looking to replace (or alter) my daily shooter, but it would be nice to have a longer cue standing ready when I need it. I've looked at the longer Athena cues, but their low price kind of makes me question if they are junk or not. Any tested suggestions while we're on this thread about Larry's long stick? I have several cues that I have for house guest, Huebler, Viking, ect. that I guess I could alter one just for this purpose, but I'd rather just get one designed for the longer length.
