I made a post yesterday about my Cuetec Avid having a crack and I think even if they'll fix it under warranty I want to be done with it. I've bought and sold a lot of cues and the one I sort of regret selling was my old Falcon. It was just balanced and felt good to shoot with. A lot of these cues today feel too "plasticy" if that makes sense? Anyway, I think I want to look for a new cue that would feel like my old Falcon. Does anyone have any suggestions? As always...thanks!
Looking for a cue that plays like an old Falcon
- Thread starter bobbydee
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Forget Falcon. My cue plays like a Vulture.
An older Schon.
Thanks! I was kind of thinking Joss, McDermott or Viking.
This, or a Joss, or a steel jointed Jacoby.
George the Greek
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I play with a Falcon that I've had since the early 90"s. I had it turned down to 11.5mm the way I like it. Its straight as a die and the only issue is the butt cap is cracked and needs replacing.
The Joss will feel closer
1p>>The man that killed me all Summer has 2 Joss’. If looks could kill.
I know this is an older thread, but I always felt like Falcon hit was right in between an old Joss and an old Schon. I've had a few old Falcons and I thought they played great. Falcon made some cues for Brunswick and they play great too. I kept and old Falcon shaft and had it matched to my playing cue. That combo feels just like a Scruggs I had years ago. There are Falcons that are made in China, not sure how they play, but the old Canadian made ones have great shaft wood and taper.
Joss would generally be close, both in terms of construction, dimensions, pin and SS collar.
One thing about remembering the olden days is that we seem to have on rose tinted glasses and while the cue you had might have been a great cue, you being 20-30 years younger probably plays a huge part
One thing about remembering the olden days is that we seem to have on rose tinted glasses and while the cue you had might have been a great cue, you being 20-30 years younger probably plays a huge part
Try a Joss.
each cue individually has its own hit and feel.
you have to go thru many cues to find the perfect one for yourself. no way to order off the net for a cue.
best chance is to go to a pool room or pool company that will let you hit cues till you find the one to buy. but you guarantee you will buy one.
you dont have to chalk up new cues to feel the hit so you arent going to mess up their new cues. plus many have great used ones.
you have to go thru many cues to find the perfect one for yourself. no way to order off the net for a cue.
best chance is to go to a pool room or pool company that will let you hit cues till you find the one to buy. but you guarantee you will buy one.
you dont have to chalk up new cues to feel the hit so you arent going to mess up their new cues. plus many have great used ones.