I know it sounds crazy, but with travel restrictions, and the difficulty and time it takes to check in bags i have had it. I really need a portable cue, one you unscrew into six pieces (hope they let go in a plane), say three piece for shaft and three for butt, kinda like blind man stick. I normally use house cue when i travel without mine it takes time to get used to. Any help, suggestion will be great.
Looking for six piece pool cue for travel
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How did you decide on the number 6 exactly? What makes you think this would even work? I'm sure they would still deny it. In fact, they'd be more apt to deny it, the problem with the cues as far as I know are the metal pins in the joints.
Six piece is crazy, I have a buddy from St. Louis (Lou Figueroa) who has a three piece made that will fit in standard luggage. I can't remember who the cue maker was, but it was a nice cue and HIT well. Although with a six piece you WOULD get some action anywhere you went. The question now becomes, can you play?? (LOL) I doubt they would let a six piece on the plane with you. Your probably better off bringing a nice piece of chalk instead.
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Good luck.........................
It is good to see Monsignor Lavin still retains his razor sharp memory at his advanced age
The cue is by Sheldon Lebow and the case is by Chas Clemons. The cue plays great. And no: three pieces, six, or twelve, they will still not let you take it on board -- you will have to check it. The size just makes it easier to carry in a small roller bag and draws less attention.
Lou Figueroa
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Your kidding right? The only five and six piece cues I've seen were absolute JUNK!
Yes, it sounds crazy. Either pack a good cue in a suitcase large enough to hold a cue case (that's what I do) or ship your cue to your destination.
Multi-piece cues tend to ply poorly and are not, generally, meant for serious players.
I'm shocked that I'm the first one to suggest this to him, someone suggested chalk but that's it. Just do what the old hustlers used to do, pack with you a tip shaper, something to smooth/clean the shaft and a good piece of chalk and just use a house cue. If it takes a little bit of getting used to then practice more with it before you get in any action or before the tournament starts or whatever your fancy is. It really is quite a simple solution, dont make it any harder than it really is, just remember K.I.S.S Keep. It. Simple. Stupid.
TheThaiger
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I want to invest in two piece skis, which are pretty, pretty good, I hear...
TheThaiger
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It is good to see Monsignor Lavin still retains his razor sharp memory at his advanced age
The cue is by Sheldon Lebow and the case is by Chas Clemons. The cue plays great. And no: three pieces, six, or twelve, they will still not let you take it on board -- you will have to check it. The size just makes it easier to carry in a small roller bag and draws less attention.
Lou Figueroa
I can't see me ever needing one, but how much are they?
Only seen one four piece cue in my life, and it did play good.
I'll second Lou here. The Sheldon Lebow 3-piece cues are quality made, and play just as well as a two piece cue...and easily fit in any kind of luggage.
Scott Lee
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Scott Lee
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The high quality of this cue, is only surpassed by the case, JMHO:grin:
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I think you're going to have to give up the dream, as you can't carry on anything that could be used as a club. I think pool cues are specifically mentioned somewhere. Even if it's split into 6 parts, one of those parts will be a heavy piece of wood almost 10 inches long. That's stubby as clubs go but TSA isn't going to see it that way, especially since they have to worry about you putting it together after carrying it on.
I do wonder if they'd make an exception for something surrounded in bubble wrap, taped up thoroughly in a mailing tube or some other packaging. Probably not.
I do wonder if they'd make an exception for something surrounded in bubble wrap, taped up thoroughly in a mailing tube or some other packaging. Probably not.
better idea, invest in a really good scuffer/shapper, some blue diamond chalk, and something to use on the shaft end of the house cue (eith er a cue wiz or reall fine [like 600 grit] sandpaper, then use a house cue. those three things will play better than any multi piece monstrosity you can buy. and i am not being the least bit sarcastic or mean. when i go out with friends to bars and i know we might play some this is what i do. i find the best house cue i can and shape the tip of the cue and get the cue as smooth as i can and then chalk and play. i have never had any problems. i can run just as well with a well worked house cue as i can my custom. and if you have a good a stroke so can you. don't waste money on crap.