New cue rituals?

[metallicane]

If I get a new cue I usually burnish the heck out of the shaft with a piece of non-stained leather to close any pores in the wood that may still be open. I might even hit the cue with 600 grit or higher sandpaper first before doing the leather burnishing. I'm attempting to protect against moisture as I live in a fairly humid climate and to also harden the shaft a bit against unwanted nicks. I get a lot less in the way of dings when starting off that way although hitting the light with a bit of force will still do it :thumbup: and takes off the pressure of keeping that cue as pristine as possible

I also shape my tip a bit to make sure I get the action I want on the cue ball. Usually new tips on production cues come with a radius resembling a nickel or may have even less curvature to start. I like mine slightly more rounded then a nickel radius but not quite that of a dime.

Enjoy your new cue!

Pretty good start.

 

[bsarlo]

Upon arrival it must be kept separate from any cue that has ever missed cued on / or dogged the cheese... (you do not want the bad habits or mediocre play of the "Bad Apples" to influence the new cues performance).

Second, and this is important, you must get a "customer" in a bad game and beat them mercilessly. This will give the cue a taste victory for which it will continue to hunger and an understanding of its purpose.

There are other steps of proper cue training regarding punishment and reward systems but those can be (and should be) addressed after a certain amount of trust has been established with its new owner.

Best of luck...

Lmfao!


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[JoeyA]

Upon arrival it must be kept separate from any cue that has ever missed cued on / or dogged the cheese... (you do not want the bad habits or mediocre play of the "Bad Apples" to influence the new cues performance).

Second, and this is important, you must get a "customer" in a bad game and beat them mercilessly. This will give the cue a taste victory for which it will continue to hunger and an understanding of its purpose.

There are other steps of proper cue training regarding punishment and reward systems but those can be (and should be) addressed after a certain amount of trust has been established with its new owner.

Best of luck...

I like the way you think.

 

[Mitchxout]

Trick to get rid of mushrooming of tip: take your shaft off, wet the edge of the tip with spit (roll it across a wet tongue)...lay shaft flat on the table and roll it quickly back and forth on the table, putting firm/heavy pressure with one hand over the tip/ferrule.

Not only will this practice needle in your ferrule over time, it will also thin the ferrule ultimately causing it to crack. Plus, you're f'ing up the table.

 

[embassy147]

Im getting my new Mezz tn, wondering if anyone does anything to their cue when they get a new one? I haven't had a new cue for about 8 years, any recommendations on things I should do to it right away, or should I just play with it!? I'm talking about putting a shaft conditioner on it or shaping the tip, etc...

thanks,
Randall

There is not much you should do on Mezz shafts. They are well sealed without any sticky coating. Really no need for any burnishing. Just keep your hands clean and wipe the shaft with slightly damped towel while playing and it will stay smooth.

 

[randallt6]

Upon arrival it must be kept separate from any cue that has ever missed cued on / or dogged the cheese... (you do not want the bad habits or mediocre play of the "Bad Apples" to influence the new cues performance).

Second, and this is important, you must get a "customer" in a bad game and beat them mercilessly. This will give the cue a taste victory for which it will continue to hunger and an understanding of its purpose.

There are other steps of proper cue training regarding punishment and reward systems but those can be (and should be) addressed after a certain amount of trust has been established with its new owner.

Best of luck...

couldn't be any more correct, haha

 

[DGHustles]

I am very very careful with the first shot. Be very sure not to miscue and make sure you make it. Dont want to start with a missed shot!!

 

[Mc775]

Shape your tip to your preference, check several times over the next couple of days for mushrooming and glazing...should settle in and not require any more dressing for quite a while. Eventually, proper chalking technique will allow the abrasiveness of the chalk to keep your tip in an optimal shape, with rare touch ups with a tip shaper to keep it perfect.

Trick to get rid of mushrooming of tip: take your shaft off, wet the edge of the tip with spit (roll it across a wet tongue)...lay shaft flat on the table and roll it quickly back and forth on the table, putting firm/heavy pressure with one hand over the tip/ferrule. You'll see the mushroom go away in about 30 seconds or less; sit in a chair and roll the shaft back and forth quickly on your lap, holding a burnishing leather or dollar bill on the edge of the tip with moderate pressure. You'll feel some heat. Now your tip is nicely burnished on its edge, and won't mushroom again as easily. Works like a champ and takes less than a minute...plus your avoid trying to grind your way past the mushrooming with a tip shaper, wasting a lot of material.

Good tip on burnishing the shaft itself, although a swatch of brown paper bag works, too, as does a decent dollar bill. Keep wiping with a dry towel (I keep a clean microfiber towel in my case) and make sure you keep the chalk off the ferrule. Also, wipe the chalk off the tip when putting back into the case. Eventually the oils from your fingers will gradually fill in the pores and you'll have a nice, smooth, naturally conditioned patina that doesn't blue as easily and stays smooth when dry. Save the sandpaper for house cues!!:grin-square:

Exactly what i do...i like the color the dollar bill gives too!

 

[thefonz]

congrats

chalk the tip, then hit some easy straight in stop shots with it. pay attention to what it sounds like and if there's any unusual noises or vibration.

if it all checks out you're good to go.

"when using your new cue, set up an easy straight in pot for your first shot.....as a new cue should never be graced with a miss" - steve davis