Which is the better choice? If money was not an option and you saw 2 cues that played the same and looked the same, but one was with a linen wrap and the other with leather...which would you choose and why?
Leather or Linen?
- Thread starter MilwShooter
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Leather. Like the feel. Purely a somatosensory system preferance.
Leather, Linen, neither and clear finish...
I like them all, but my current preference is a clear finish.
I like them all, but my current preference is a clear finish.
jrt30004 said:
Anyone else have problems like this? I sweat a TON because of my back and the pills my doctor has me on. Should this sway me from leather? perhaps sway me from leather AND linen?
I also sweat a bunch, which wrap or no wrap is best for me?
The two options would probably rack my brain to no end. I'd be up all night, with a cold sweat, thinking about my inevitable second guessing. Do I choose the red pill or the blue one? With peanuts or without? Frosted or not? Batman or Superman? People always tell me to go with my heart so here's my answer.
If money were not an issue, GET BOTH, DUHHHHHHHHHHH!
If money were not an issue, GET BOTH, DUHHHHHHHHHHH!
"MilwShooter" and "The Prodigy" -- not sure if you folks are in the market for a new cue, or to try something new, but have you looked at Lucasi's new "Hybrid" line? (Methinks they're properly called, "Lucasi Hybrid" and are endorsed by such players as Thorsten Hohmann.) From the product specs (I highlighted in red that which might be interesting for you):
http://seyberts.com/catalog/Hybrid_Series-317-1.html
Overview
Lucasi Hybrid's patent-pending technologies combine a Zero Flex Point ferrule, Total Sweet Spot Construction, G5 Grip Technology and the X-Shox Dampening System to give you a cue with unsurpassed accuracy and forgiveness that's consistent no matter what - whether it's a hard break or a soft finesse shot.
Zero Flex Point for True Accuracy: The Zero Flex Point Ferrule gives you dead-on accuracy by drastically reducing deflection through special polymer construction and a lightweight core.
Total Sweet Spot for Ultimate Performance: TSC is a special 8 piece radial construction that extends the sweet spot throughout the entire cue shaft, resulting in unmatched power and ultimate control.
X-Shox Dampening System: X-Shox features patent-pending shock absorbing memory foam integrated into the wrap. X-Shox reduces shock vibration by more than 27% compared to other cues on the market, making even your most powerful break easy on the arm.
G5 Grip Technology: The new G5 Grip boasts a distinctive "T" pattern that provides unprecendented traction and stability for increased ball control. This allows for a more stable shot, translating into less "English" on the ball.
I know that memory foam is also used in mattresses not only because of its ability to conform to shapes, but because of its sweat-absorption properties, so it sounds like a natural fit for the grip in pool cues.
Interesting, no?
Hope this is helpful,
-Sean
sweet! I've already told my wife to start saving money for my birthday (June 2nd) so we can go get me a hybrid....Assuming, of course, when I get to the shop and try it out it feels as good as it sounds.
I've found that pool cues can be a bit like hookers, they might look good, but when you get home the only thing they'll do is suck.
...that's going to be my new quote on here....
I've found that pool cues can be a bit like hookers, they might look good, but when you get home the only thing they'll do is suck.
...that's going to be my new quote on here....
Linen Is Best
I've tried em all, including a couple of $400+ exotic wraps. They look and feel great, but they don't hold up. I fly over 50K miles a year with my cue and between the temperature, humidity, and pressure changes of travel, the last exotic wrap I had actually fell off when I was pulling my cue out of the case. Leather is the same, it starts to peel at the corners of the seams after a while.
Linen holds up to all of this abuse, and it feels better in most real world environments.
I've tried em all, including a couple of $400+ exotic wraps. They look and feel great, but they don't hold up. I fly over 50K miles a year with my cue and between the temperature, humidity, and pressure changes of travel, the last exotic wrap I had actually fell off when I was pulling my cue out of the case. Leather is the same, it starts to peel at the corners of the seams after a while.
Linen holds up to all of this abuse, and it feels better in most real world environments.
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First time I've ever heard a cue product marketed with that line!
First time I've ever heard a cue product marketed with that line!
Since 1973
Purchased my first linen wrapped cue in 1973. Would not have anything else. It has to be real linen, not this nylon crap that some cue makers and cue repair guys use and call linen.
Purchased my first linen wrapped cue in 1973. Would not have anything else. It has to be real linen, not this nylon crap that some cue makers and cue repair guys use and call linen.
TheBook said:
Good call....but how does that hold up to sweaty hands? Does it get pretty miscolored? It doesn't fall apart easily?
i had a really nice leather wrap on my nitti and it seemed alot better to me than other leather wraps ive tried. So i would vote for high quality leather over anything else, it had great grip to it so i could have a loose grip with confidence
Still pretty close as far as leather and linen. Looks more and more like preference and less to do with actual playability.Does anyone feel like the wrap helps or hinders their ability to play?