Are they illegal to use in tournament play? Was told that mine is because it's weighted.
Thanks Brian
Thanks Brian
Mike Lambros extention?
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As with all tournaments, the rules will differ based on the tournament director.
That said, the extension should be more than legal to use. If they didn't allow yours to be used "because it's weighted," then they should allow extensions at all, as every one of them is going to weigh something, which would make them all "weighted."
Heck, If Earl and Shane can play with an extension on their cue 100% of the time, why can't you use yours when you need it?
That said, the extension should be more than legal to use. If they didn't allow yours to be used "because it's weighted," then they should allow extensions at all, as every one of them is going to weigh something, which would make them all "weighted."
Heck, If Earl and Shane can play with an extension on their cue 100% of the time, why can't you use yours when you need it?
This what I was thinking. Most tournaments I play in have BCA rules.
The maximum weight of a cue under WPA (world-standardized) and BCAPL equipment specifications is 25 oz. Presumably, an extension would be counted in the weight. So if the cue+extension is no greater than 25 oz., it should be legal (for any event or league operating under those rules).
But I'm still not sure why the equipment specs put a maximum on cue weight.
I would like to know if the cue has to be 25 oz or less with the extension attached. I am inclined to think no, but I'm sure the venerable Bob Jewett knows the answer.
I think it should be included. Look, for example, at players who play with the extension on for all shots. Then it just becomes a longer cue (there is no maximum length) but should still have to meet the weight maximum. Otherwise, what is an extension? If you wanted to use a 30 oz. cue, just do it by having a 3-piece cue and call the back part an extension.
All the Lambros cues that have passed through my hands have been well under 25 oz. with extensions. The old extension was 6" and made of various exotic woods. The 2014 extension is 8", and they are more or less made exclusively of cored ebony.
Absolutely a wonderful feature of the Lambros cue build. All of the cues I order for the site have the extension.
Martin
Absolutely a wonderful feature of the Lambros cue build. All of the cues I order for the site have the extension.
Martin