I read every post and was nodding in agreement the whole time. Theres only 1 thing between you and the CB ,... and that's your cue. Of course you need to trust it. I'm breaking-in a new custom now and its been a lot of fun so far.
This thread made me think of something else: How do you feel when you walk into a bar for a beer or on a date, and someone notices you and really wants a game. Your cue is at home. Do you play??
You go over to the rack, and look at the cues on the wall. They are all 1 piece and are pretty ratty. How many cues do you go through before you decide onna "decent one?" Its likely got an oversized ferrule that is more blue than white, a nice mushroom tip, and the shaft feels like treebark. (not to mention you are pretty sure its not the straightest in the place. Actually your opponent likely has that one :grin: )
Do you play?
{some"gobbly-gook "for Justin, lol}