Long cues ?

jackpot

jackpot

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This has probably been discussed on here many times, but I didn't see it. What is
the advantage of these real long cues. I understand that you can reach some shots
that you had to use the bridge for before. Do you lengthen your bridge a foot or so
on all shots ? If not I don't get it, it would just seem like there would be more weight
on the back end. what good does two or three ft. sticking out the back do. In most
other games that I can think of you hold the tool used to play it at or very near the
end, pool not so. I have not tried a real long cue, but if there is a real benefit I would sure
use it. Would love to hear from those that use one and what they have experienced,
and why they think it happened.
jack
 
You know what I think is strange, Jack?
6x12 players tend to use shorter cues....57 inches is normal.
If you shorten a cue, it becomes stronger.
My pool cues are 57 inches also...and I got a good wing span...6 foot 3 inches.

I think a screw-in extension is a good thing, but hopefully, 95% of the game can be played
without it.
 
Try one and see if you like it, some do , some don't
I play with a 64" cue , 5" ebony mid extension and 30" shaft, sometimes 31" and weighs in at 20.75 oz. The balance works.
Having more cue out front makes lining up/aiming much easier for me and the cue does the work like it has its own set of eyes.
I'm 5'8 and don't have gorilla legnth arms.
 
People are taller now on average, no surprise cues are getting longer, have been for decades.

Also consider that a rifle is more accurate than a handgun.


There will be additional thoughts on the matter I am sure.


I am 5'6", and I love my 60" Huebler.



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shorter cues

pt109 said:
You know what I think is strange, Jack?
6x12 players tend to use shorter cues....57 inches is normal.
If you shorten a cue, it becomes stronger.
My pool cues are 57 inches also...and I got a good wing span...6 foot 3 inches.

I think a screw-in extension is a good thing, but hopefully, 95% of the game can be played
without it.
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I like 57" also, years ago that was the standard I would not even mind it 56 1/2 or 56
as my legs are barely long enough to reach the ground. But I usually get 58'' because
when I get tired of looking at them or they start missing they are easier to sell. Maybe
I should move close to a horse track where there are some jockeys or maybe a circus
or.......
jack
 
Long cues

I have a customer who is 6ft 4
I started off making him 12 inch extension ( too long ) Cut it down to 6 inches which he seems to like ...


Personally I think it hurt his game ,,, I told him that too ..
 
Aloha,

There are quite a few underlying factors in order for someone to reap the benefits of a longer cue. Height of the player and stroke mechanics are two of the main ones. As a general rule of thumb the cue should come just under the players nose.

The way a player sets up on the shot, whether they shoot with their chin on or close to the cue changes the length of cue needed. Most players learn to fit their stroke mechanics to the standard length cue. Which is fine for average sized players or people that shoot with 6+ inches between the cue and their chin. But not everyone is standard, so why limit yourself to a standard length cue. If you happen to be tall, like myself (6'3"), the standard length will be a detriment to your stroke, not allowing you to open up.

Most of the older players learned to shoot with a shorter cue because you were not going to find much else. Most of them also mimicked the players of the time and kept their chins a foot above the cue, making a longer cue unnecessary. As the times change, so does the equipment. The added length sticking out the back of the stroking arm adds balance and keeps the stroking arm more centered. Try throwing a spear sometime.....are you going to grab it from the rear or the middle? How accurate do you think you could be by trying to throw it from the rear? Anyway.

And as far as snooker players are concerned, most do not shoot with a straightened bridge arm. They bend it to compensate for a shorter cue, and as far as it being stronger......? Well....! Anyway, I regress!

Best thing I can tell you is give one a try. My shooting cue is 66.5" and my backup cue is 67.5, I shoot with my chin close to the cue but I also have a 77" wingspan tip of finger to tip of finger. The longer cue has helped me open up and be more confident and comfortable at the table. If you are unable to find someone to let you shoot with a longer cue, or borrow one, let me know. We can get an extension made or if needs be I can send you one to test out. Good luck and. Hope you find some happiness on your journey.

Aloha,
 
So ?

Maybe i'm slow, no I'm slow for sure, but no one has said if the use a foot longer
bridge or if they they let the extra length stick out the back. I would not shoot
any more accurately with a rifle if I held the barrel with six inches from your
sighting eye and had the rest sticking out behind. I guess I need to see some videos
of some of the pro's, ant suggestions.
jack
 
jackpot said:
This has probably been discussed on here many times, but I didn't see it. What is
the advantage of these real long cues. I understand that you can reach some shots
that you had to use the bridge for before. Do you lengthen your bridge a foot or so
on all shots ? If not I don't get it, it would just seem like there would be more weight
on the back end. what good does two or three ft. sticking out the back do. In most
other games that I can think of you hold the tool used to play it at or very near the
end, pool not so. I have not tried a real long cue, but if there is a real benefit I would sure
use it. Would love to hear from those that use one and what they have experienced,
and why they think it happened.
jack
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I started using 60" cues a while back and I'll never go back to 58".
Just like it much more. Even if it's only 2 inches it still makes a big difference.
My hands go all the way to the very back of it all the time.
Just depends on the shot.
I also happen to have a very long stroke.
 
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FWIW jackpot, I am 6'1" tall with long arms. I found myself using a shorter bridge length than was optimal for my stroke simply because I did not like gripping my 58" cue down around the butt cap. I now prefer a 60" cue. I have split the extra 2" evenly between my bridge length and my grip. To tell you the truth, I could probably be a slight bit happier with another inch or two (I think my wife said that too :o) as I prefer to grip the cue on the actual grip area for the thickness of cue that I prefer to be gripping.

To answer your question of why the javelin-length cues....well, I don't have an answer for that, but then, I've never tried one longer than 60".

Maniac
 
jackpot said:
Maybe i'm slow, no I'm slow for sure, but no one has said if the use a foot longer
bridge or if they they let the extra length stick out the back. I would not shoot
any more accurately with a rifle if I held the barrel with six inches from your
sighting eye and had the rest sticking out behind. I guess I need to see some videos
of some of the pro's, ant suggestions.
jack
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I made my cue 60" long. Then made a 4" rear cue extension that screws right in the end of the butt.. It stays on all the time while playing..... I started playing with a center extension a couple years ago... I did NOT change my bridge length... However, the cue seems to let me have more of a straight line shot making ability....... And it seems to move the cue ball with less effort. And it only weighs 20.75 oz.
Oh... and just watch Earl Strickland videos.....
 
I'm short.

My bridge is about 8-10 inches and I normally use a closed bridge.

The balance point of my cues are around 19 inches.

My cue is balanced between my bridge hand and my grip hand when I am gripping the cue about 6 inches below the balance point, which is about my hands width down from the top of the wrap.

This is my normal stroke for my stance and position over the table as I am looking at the balls and shot.

If I use a longer cue, I have to adjust "something" (my bridge length, my stance, my position over the table, or my stroke length).

I don't like using a longer bridge with my closed bridge. My bridge is based upon the flex point on my shafts.

I think a cue should be make to fit the person...not the person be made to fit the cue.

Everybody does not do everything the same.
 
I use a 10" extension on my cue and love it. Like anything else in pool, if the shot requires my hand on the extension that's where it's at, if not, then in a more normal place.

I think it benefits guys with big strokes more than others, and like somebody else said, rifle over handgun anyday. So, yes, on the long shots(distance between CB and OB) I feel it makes me more accurate.
Jason

Btw, I had a 10'er in my last place(in storage now) so it was very handy.
 
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