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Cuetec is a great cue. I have one and it plays great! It doesn't warp either although Ive had it for years.
I bought a Cuetec
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You may enjoy playing more with a more expensive stick, but until you figure out what you love and hate about them there is no point in paying any more than you did.
On a side note.. I'm looking for that inevitable DCP post in this thread.. there's NO WAY he's passing up this opportunity!!
On a side note.. I'm looking for that inevitable DCP post in this thread.. there's NO WAY he's passing up this opportunity!!
Gerry said:
Truer words were never spoken. After reading this I went to the cuetec website, because to be honest I never saw one in person except perhaps many yrs ago and I think the shaft was some kind of dark grey carbon something. I wondered what they looked like now.
I'll tell you this, a cuetec (or any other inexpensive cue) with a good tip will do you fine.
The stick all boils down to individual feel and as you progress you can experiment with different weights, shaft tapers, balance points and so on. Remember this ... a one of a kind, hand inlaid with sunken treasures and jewels won't do a damned thing more for your game than any good 2 or 3 hundred dollar cue with the same physical characteristics, unless of course you believe in rabbits feet and things like that. Enjoy your new cue.
The Cuetec might work out out fine as long as you don't have a problem with the shaft getting sticky on you.
The other drawback to Cuetecs are that the joints are proprietary and it makes it a lot more expensive to upgrade the shaft if you should want to.
The good thing is that you can put a phenolic tip on a Cuetec and have a remarkably decent break cue if it's not working out as a good playing cue.
I'm only talking about the fiberglass wrapped cuetec shafts, not the Thunderbolt or Vortex.
The other drawback to Cuetecs are that the joints are proprietary and it makes it a lot more expensive to upgrade the shaft if you should want to.
The good thing is that you can put a phenolic tip on a Cuetec and have a remarkably decent break cue if it's not working out as a good playing cue.
I'm only talking about the fiberglass wrapped cuetec shafts, not the Thunderbolt or Vortex.
I own a Python, and I got it for a great price too. Mine was free when I purchased my McDermott...
I used it for a break stick and shot with it when my McDermott was being serviced. It was also a cue that I would let friends use. Everyone that used it commented on how nice it shot. Personally I don't like the feel of the fiberglass shaft. In humid conditions they get very tacky, and I don't like to use talc. I do have to say that when it isn't humid, it is a monster break cue.
Enjoy it and don't let anyone give you crap about it..
Banger
I used it for a break stick and shot with it when my McDermott was being serviced. It was also a cue that I would let friends use. Everyone that used it commented on how nice it shot. Personally I don't like the feel of the fiberglass shaft. In humid conditions they get very tacky, and I don't like to use talc. I do have to say that when it isn't humid, it is a monster break cue.
Enjoy it and don't let anyone give you crap about it..
Banger
Yeah, I've read about the stickiness. I ordered a cheap bottle of cuetec's shaft cleaner...apparently it is supposed to work pretty well.DelaWho??? said:
All in all, I've been waiting *patiently* for a week for the thing to get here, I can't wait to finally get to hit it tomorrow evening.
The cuetec you bought will be fine ,,there really not the pieces of crap people on here make them out to be ,the problem here seems 2 be people think they can buy a better game with a better stick and thats not the case.I made an unplanned stop to a local pool hall and didnt have my stick so i borrowed a friends allison fisher cuetec and ran 87 with it in straight pool,,man if had brought my good stick who knows how many i could have ran ,,lol
9 on the snap said:Welcom aboard,
It ain't the arrow it's the Indian. A great stroke and a cuetec could conquer the world! Theoreticly.
That's the TRUTH. The OP could stay with his CueTec...at least the butt, for the rest of his life.
CueTec couldn't and doesn't pay Allison enough to get her to sacrifice her PLACE IN HISTORY.
You are right...it is NOT the arrow! So long as the shaft is not warped and the cue is not ridiculously poorly balanced and the tip is properly maintained, cues of ANY price will not make a measurable difference in the player's ability...as Allison and others have proven.
I HUGELY admire custom cues for their artistry...and many are true works of art. But make a big difference in anyone's game?
I don't buy it and there is no proof that is true. Anyone here want to play Archer with him using a house cue??? (-:
Regards,
Jim
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I think Cuetec offers a good cue, I played with one for years and took down many good players in that time,. My seven year old at the time took down Earl the Pearl himself in an exibition game with it,. After words the Pearl autographed it and another personally for him. Still have the cue retired in a showcase, straight as an arrow!
I think Cuetec offers a good cue, I played with one for years and took down many good players in that time,. My seven year old at the time took down Earl the Pearl himself in an exibition game with it,. After words the Pearl autographed it and another personally for him. Still have the cue retired in a showcase, straight as an arrow!
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i do play with cuetec and i have two good cuetecs a allison fisher and earl strickland cuetec ask me anything about them because i do know a lot about cuetec cues thanks
i do play with cuetec and i have two good cuetecs a allison fisher and earl strickland cuetec ask me anything about them because i do know a lot about cuetec cues thanks
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Quatsch83 said:Hey there, I'm new here.
I'm a complete noob and got a good deal on a Cuetec Python. This is my first cue. Unfortunately, I stumbled on these forums after ordering the cue (it should arrive tomorrow) and found your guys' stellar Cuetec reviews.
Anyway, feel free to berate me and call me names. I figure it will be perfectly great for learning to play, and then if I stick with the game I'll upgrade at some point.
Cheers
Well all will give you their idea of the magic cue, but i can tell you that i played with house cue ,and won more money with one that all the custom cues i have now. but you be happy with your cue and as you improve then upgrade!!! STICK
You need more experience points to upgrade. Otherwise you won't be able to equip higher-level equipment. Try defeating a few bosses first.
Quatsch83 said:So I can't upgrade my cue until I buy a table?
Quatsch83 said:
Welcome to AZB dude ! it's nice to see a fellow bowler on board. as for your first cue (which happened to be cuetec), all I can say is be happy with it. learn how to play pool before you learn how to choose the right equiptment for you to use.
I know that you might feel bad to learn that there are better cheaper cues below the price ($100) or the same price (around $250) of the cuetec phyton. but don't be sad. consider this as a good learning experience. if I may say, it won't do you no good if you can't pocket a ball while using a high-end cue either or don't know how to take care of the cue. that would be more of a waste of money and consider the humiliation and embarassment of having a top end cue without any idea of how to use it's potential.
what I say is that it is not the end of the world. you can always upgrade or buy a new cue. but for now, you need to work on your fundamentals.
Hey what's up? I grew up bowling but haven't played in a league regularly since 2002 or so.Hail Mary Shot said:
Anyway, I got the Python for $119 along with a case. I noticed the price range varied hugely depending on the website. And I know from bowling that fundamentals are key...hopefully I'll be able to take what I've learned there about repeating motions consistently to the pool table
Quatsch83 said:Hey what's up? I grew up bowling but haven't played in a league regularly since 2002 or so.
Anyway, I got the Python for $119 along with a case. I noticed the price range varied hugely depending on the website. And I know from bowling that fundamentals are key...hopefully I'll be able to take what I've learned there about repeating motions consistently to the pool table
same here, started out at 7 or 8 y/o playing duckpins. had my first crack of tenpin at 13 and found out how easy it was to bring pins down and accumulate more strikes as compared to playing duckpins. I don't have problem knocking down screwdrivers both at duckpin and tenpin. I most oftentimes get warnings for using to much spin (destroying pins, some of which flew all over the opposite lane and knocking down other players' pins
). I use a 9 pounder for breaking and 8 pounder for finesse shots. I'm a lefty. I have no formal training, nor a professional coach nor formal bowling practice sessions or a club. but atleast I'm able to put down some 180s on average. my personal lows are around 140s. I have a habit of putting a reverse roll on the bowling ball which makes the ball hesitates it natural movement (sometimes it dances or moves left and right)I know I could have done better if I had taken it more seriously and professionally or seek the help of a professional bowler rather than playing it as a recreational hobby sport which I play occasionally. the last time I played was last year around September or October.
I love bowling and I guess it's in our family's blood and mine as well. I do know the fundamentals of the sport. how to consider the lane conditions, wipe your balls, wipe your hands and keep them dry all the time. take your time to focus and don't rush your shots.