If you want a cue like the artistic players use ...
If you want to practice masse shots, here are some from Artistic Billiards: http://www.sfbilliards.com/Misc/ArtisticBilliards1987.pdf
Because I haven't played in a pool hall that prohibited masse shots in 60 years.
Now this is a first class reply. Thanks so much for all you do for the pool world, Mr Jewett.If you want a cue like the artistic players use ...
Total length about 50 inches.
Tip diameter 14mm (or larger if you can find tips)
Tough ferrule.
Typical masse cues are heavier, which would require added weight if you want to get there with just a shaft add-on. That's good because for vertical shots, you want the balance point well below your grip hand.
Along the way, I got three masse shafts for my main player.
I assume you have your own table.
Hey there. Bob is correct in what he is saying. I will add to that. A masse cue is shorter than a playing cue but longer than a jump cue. 14mm shaft/tip is what most of us use. 25oz is the going rate when it comes to the weight. Some go heavier; some go lighter. Most of us use an Elkmaster tip. The best option for you is to get the Action Masse cue. Plain black color with a 14mm shaft and an elkmaster tip. I am currently using an Action Masse cue until my custom masse cue is being built. If you saw me latest YouTube video, you will see that the action masse cue does the trick.
Yes it help. I was concerned about Elkmaster tips.