How to make a Cue hit livelier?

[nooberish]

i currently have a cue which i have been using. however, am trying to get the cue to have more "feel" while playing. Beside changing the tip, what other adjustments can i do?
any help appreciated

 

[Rybord]

Cue

i currently have a cue which i have been using. however, am trying to get the cue to have more "feel" while playing. Beside changing the tip, what other adjustments can i do?
any help appreciated

It probably would be helpful if you described your cue

 

[nooberish]

oh, i forgot
here are the specs
Tip: 10 layered, vacuum sealed, 13mm proprietary boar skin tip
Ferrule: 1" Fiber ferrule
Shaft: 29" hardrock maple, 10 - 12" pro taper, brass insert
Collar: None
Joint: Wood to wood, stainless steel 5/16 18 pin
Rings: None
Forearm: Natural stained birdseye maple
Sleeve: Zebra wood handle and points
Plate: Black composite

 

[billiardbum]

oh, i forgot
here are the specs
Tip: 10 layered, vacuum sealed, 13mm proprietary boar skin tip
Ferrule: 1" Fiber ferrule
Shaft: 29" hardrock maple, 10 - 12" pro taper, brass insert
Collar: None
Joint: Wood to wood, stainless steel 5/16 18 pin
Rings: None
Forearm: Natural stained birdseye maple
Sleeve: Zebra wood handle and points
Plate: Black composite

Different Ferrule and Tip

 

[Strokerz]

Yeah, Different ferrule and tip or switch to a different shaft all together, Predator, Tiger x shaft, OB1 they have all had good reviews. I like the predator my self but am going to try a Tiger X shaft on a Putnam sneaky i just got.

 

[JoeyInCali]

Forearm: Natural stained birdseye maple
Sleeve: Zebra wood handle and points
Bad wood combo for a lively hit imo.

 

[cueman]

A softer higher action ferrule and maybe a Triangle or Sniper tip would increase your spin, draw and follow.

 

[Rybord]

Good Wood Combos

[Forearm: Natural stained birdseye maple
Sleeve: Zebra wood handle and points
Bad wood combo for a lively hit imo.
/QUOTE]


Hey Joey, What in your opinnion are some good wood combinations?

Thanks, Ray

 

[JoeyInCali]

[Forearm: Natural stained birdseye maple
Sleeve: Zebra wood handle and points
Bad wood combo for a lively hit imo.
/QUOTE]


Hey Joey, What in your opinnion are some good wood combinations?

Thanks, Ray

Coco, bocote, purpleheart, honduran rosewood, ebony , tulipwood or bloodwood handle with maple front or vice-versa.

 

[J&D CUSTOMS]

IMO the collarless is one thing I would change. Go phenolic collars , you loose a little action with the brass insert , a wood to wood I think gives better feel and action. If you want stern , crisp hit , a shorter ferrule , and a moori medium , or water buffalo tip is best. Gives you controllable action on the cue ball. Ivorine ferrules , especially if threaded on , give a cue a real pop in the hit.
As far as wood combo's to build one , sneaky pete style cues hit very well , I agree with Joey on the bacote , purple heart , rosewood , and coco. Also gabon ebony has a really nice hit to it. Maple forarms soften the hit on cues if not cored with a harder wood.
Also if you like wrap cues , an old secret is to request a purpleheart handle under the wrap. Really adds to the feel.
Just my opinions ,
Jim

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

IMO the collarless is one thing I would change. Go phenolic collars , you loose a little action with the brass insert , a wood to wood I think gives better feel and action. If you want stern , crisp hit , a shorter ferrule , and a moori medium , or water buffalo tip is best. Gives you controllable action on the cue ball. Ivorine ferrules , especially if threaded on , give a cue a real pop in the hit.
As far as wood combo's to build one , sneaky pete style cues hit very well , I agree with Joey on the bacote , purple heart , rosewood , and coco. Also gabon ebony has a really nice hit to it. Maple forarms soften the hit on cues if not cored with a harder wood.
Also if you like wrap cues , an old secret is to request a purpleheart handle under the wrap. Really adds to the feel.
Just my opinions ,
Jim

From his other posts he wants to know what changes he can do to a Q he already has. How can he put a shorter ferrule on, unless he makes the shaft shorter?...JER