Longer cue for big tables?

A bridge is universal across all pocket billiard tables, bypassing or refusing to learn how to utilize it will cost you some money sooner or later. Snooker pros will use extensions at times but they need the bridge for every session.
 
smoochie said:
Cue length remains as is, "The one you're used to" - table size does not change that. The fact that snooker players play in 12ft tables and have their default 58 inch cues should be a hint.

I firmly believe that cue length is what you're most comfortable, and should be used at all times. Don't change what you're comfortable with, for any table or any shot. I mean if you can't reach then thats a different story but ofcourse for those you try not to focus more so that you don't miss it, due to the change in length.
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Yeah, but they're Brits.😉
 
You do not need a longer cue to play on a 9’ table. The question is somewhat arcane.
Obviously, that’s why pool bridges were created. But the reverse is more appropriate.

The question might be since a 58” cue is more than suitable for play on a 9’ pool table,
how much shorter should a cue be for a smaller 7’ table? How about a shorter bridge?

Just pay more attention to getting better position on any size table and the length of your
cue doesn’t matter. Your other options are learn to shoot opposite hand & a cue extension.
 
Here is my take on longer cues/playing full time with extensions;

About 7 years ago I tried out a long, probably 8 inch extension, for the hell of it in a 9 ball tournament. I shot super straight, made long shots seem easier and I won the fairly big tournament.

So, after that I was on the extension bandwagon. I experimented with a few and ended up playing with a 4 inch extension full time for about 5 years.

Then I had an issue with the extension (stripped thread), so I picked up a 2" extension that worked with my cue, with the intention of picking up a matching 4 inch one when they had them back in stock.

The 2 inch felt like I had more touch on delicate shots, while taking a little away from the really long ones that require perfect cueing.

The setup I play now (Canada.... we only have 9 foot tables in most of our rooms) is using the 2" extension full time and putting the 4" (6" total) for when I need the length or for straight in full table shots. Seems to work for me.
 
skor said:
Length of the cue needs to fit you, your body, your grip, your stroke.
It has nothing to do with table size.
The bigger the tables, the harder it is to reach certain shots, that’s why you have mechanical bridge and extensions, you don’t need to use them on all shots.

Remember, pro snooker players use a 57 inch cues on 12 foot tables
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Agree 100%. I play mostly 9s but occasionally on 7s.
I can swap between a custom 60in with maple and a 58in Cuetec Cynergy on either table with no issues.
If the cue feels right, the table size does not matter.
 
HawaiianEye said:
Do baseball players use longer bats for stadiums with longer outfields??
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HawaiianEye said:
Do baseball players use longer bats for stadiums with longer outfields??
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Yes, baseball players use bats of varying lengths, from shorter ones for control to longer ones for power, with most MLB players using bats between 32-34 inches, chosen based on height, weight, strength, and hitting style (contact vs. power). Shorter bats offer better control and quick swings, while longer bats provide more leverage and potential for distance, though heavier, shorter bats can also generate power, like Tony Gwynn's 32.5-inch bat.

So yes, longer bats for taller/bigger fields...

Even more ironic is there bat range is 3" and that's exactly what we're discussing here...
 
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