CrankyThunder
Member
I have a old Schmelke Cue that plays surprisingly good.
It hits nice and solid, follows and draws with precision, and deflection is predictable and consistent.
I replace the elk master tip as needed and is a joy to play with.
Granted, I am not the best pool player in the room but I am respectable and have a great time every time I play.
I have tried other pool cues, own a good collection from various cue makers for use on my table in the basement, and even have a couple of highly desirable custom cues from respected custom cue makers but the good old Schmelke with its brass joint made from surplus plumbing parts works best for me.
Its the "Feel".
I have used high dollar cues, Predator, Meucci, Lucasi, even a Schon, and if I preferred one of them over my Schmelke I would have purchased one by now.
Maybe I am not good enough or experienced enough to "Feel" the superiority of the high cost cues but I do not get it.
And Carbon Fiber feels almost "Dead" to me.
Good old Maple for me although some of the British snooker cues with Ash are interesting.
Anybody else have a favorite cue that does not have the pedigree or bloodline that attracts the attention of the billiard snobs?
It hits nice and solid, follows and draws with precision, and deflection is predictable and consistent.
I replace the elk master tip as needed and is a joy to play with.
Granted, I am not the best pool player in the room but I am respectable and have a great time every time I play.
I have tried other pool cues, own a good collection from various cue makers for use on my table in the basement, and even have a couple of highly desirable custom cues from respected custom cue makers but the good old Schmelke with its brass joint made from surplus plumbing parts works best for me.
Its the "Feel".
I have used high dollar cues, Predator, Meucci, Lucasi, even a Schon, and if I preferred one of them over my Schmelke I would have purchased one by now.
Maybe I am not good enough or experienced enough to "Feel" the superiority of the high cost cues but I do not get it.
And Carbon Fiber feels almost "Dead" to me.
Good old Maple for me although some of the British snooker cues with Ash are interesting.
Anybody else have a favorite cue that does not have the pedigree or bloodline that attracts the attention of the billiard snobs?