Lucasi Hybrids?
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I hit with one that belongs to one of my league teammates. It had a nice, solid hit. I'm just not a fan of the wraps on them (I prefer wrapless). If I were to own one, it would have to be a model where the wrap went all the way back to the butt cap (example: model# LHF30). I would like to think that if you purchase one, that you won't be disappointed.
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I really like mine, only thing I would recommend is a tip change, I went with Kamui. The wrap is different but it's all a matter of personal taste.
Not that this should really matter, but Thorsten plays with one (although I think he's in the next price range - the $500-$800 range of hybrids. I've been thinking possibly upgrading as well; I have a lower-price-range lucasi (with an OB classic pro shaft) and really like it. Although I'm reminded of it's "entry" characteristics whenever I play with someone else's cue. haha
Ive been playing for the past 25 years with a early 80's Viking cue that I really like, but its time to upgrade. Lucasi seems to have a pretty good name for a production cue. Just curious what the "hybrid" technology really means as far as the feel of the cue. Thanks for your opinions! Bob
I'll second that. When I started taking pool seriously (and really knew close to nothing about the game) a few years ago, my girlfriend was going to buy me a cue. When I told my pool mentor at the time (A player), he said "you never want to buy a cue without trying it first." I didn't really understand at the time but heeded to his advice and wow, did it pay off.
Went to a local pool room and played around with a bunch of cues for several hours. Nothing too fancy, but cues in the few hundred dollar range. Viking's, McDermott's, Lucasi's, CueTecs, etc.
After trying a bunch of them out I told the owner that none of them really felt right and he asked if I had tried a Hybrid. Obviously I hadn't, so he pulled it out of his glass display case. Not that I was an amazing shot then, but balls were pocketing so much easier and the "feel" was far greater than any of those others cues. I even let my girlfriend try it and she was just as sold as I was.
They definitely look much different than most other cues, but for the value - I don't think you can go wrong. Lucasi is made by the same people from Predator, so you get an LD shaft and Predator technology at a lower price. I've been looking for other cues/cue combinations and really haven't found one that gives me the action and feel that this one does. It's all dependent on what feels right to you though. If you want a good comparison, hit with a stiff cue like a Joss and then try out a Hybrid.. you'll see what I mean.
Not quite, the hybrid construction is different than the predator. Not as many wedges in the pie.
Does that make a difference? I don't know.
I do know they are a good cue, and have challenged the idea of what a pool cue should look like.
For that I give them props. Thorstens cue, is very sharp looking. http://www.seyberts.com/images/products/lhf50.jpg
The pie wedges that make up the Hybrid shaft grew from the Universal Smart shaft that had the screw on adapter for different joints, (because of the screw on joints, not a good seller!). Bill Stroud (sp) engineered them and Cue & Case have them manufactured in China (perhaps at the same plant as makes Predators shafts?). For the $$$, vs the 314-2 or Z-2, much less expensive and of good quality. I do not think the Lucasi Hybrid shaft has as much (LD) low deflection as Predators or OB's shafts. I.M.O. There are many internet sellers that carry the Lucasi line (including the Hybrid models) OR you can buy just a Lucasi Hybrid Shaft to fit any joint size on your cue. I have many of those shafts just for that purpose that save a lot of $$$ !
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dont have a hybrid but have a lucasi. like it a lot and dont plan on getting rid of it anytime soon. my current shaft is starting to get nicks in it and was thinking of upgrading to a hybrid shaft.
try out ozonebilliards.com, they allow you to actually use and chalk the cue and if you dont like it you can return it. did that with a cuetec that i didnt like. :thumbup:
try out ozonebilliards.com, they allow you to actually use and chalk the cue and if you dont like it you can return it. did that with a cuetec that i didnt like. :thumbup:
Since we talking about Lucasi hybrids I have a question that I hope someone can answer. My cue is the LCH97 model which has a retail list price of about $450. In looking at the available hybrid models I see one that goes for $1149 list, model LHF60. What makes this cue cost more than double mine if it using the same technology?
The answer is workmanship...the amount of time (equates to costs) that is put into the hand work (detail) in the inlays, materials, etc.. It's kind of like buying a basic Chevy, then upfitting it with ALL the goodies. (I personally like Lucasi, but for a production cue to be priced in the $1000 range is a little much. I.M.H.O.).