New Cue Syndrome -- Real or Imagined

lfigueroa said:
I was talking to Gail tonight over dinner about playing with my newest cue and told her I was playing exceptionally well with it and with a high degree of overall consistency.

I tried to describe the hit, feel, and... confidence I got from playing with it. Then I told her about "New Cue Syndrome" and how all pool players were familiar with the experience of playing better (most often for just a short while) with a new cue and that it all might just be a case of Festinger's cognitive dissonance.

So what say you? All in yer head or sometimes maybe real?

Lou Figueroa
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Does anyone remember when we were kids and got a new pair of sneakers, tennis shoes, etc... that we always ran faster for awhile after putting them on.
 
i HAVE ONE ABSOLUTE RULE, ANY TIME I LOSE I BLAME THE CUE,SELL IT AND
PLAY WITH A NEW CUE

iT IS ALWAYS A CHEERY THOUGHT TO BE PLAYING WITH A DIFFERENT CUE

aS A LOUSY PLAYER BUT A SERIOUS MONEY PLAYER I HAD A LOT OF SUCCESS WITH THIS

I ALSO FOUND THERE WAS A LOT OF MONEY IN BUYING AND SELLING CUES
 
deanoc said:
i HAVE ONE ABSOLUTE RULE, ANY TIME I LOSE I BLAME THE CUE,SELL IT AND
PLAY WITH A NEW CUE

iT IS ALWAYS A CHEERY THOUGHT TO BE PLAYING WITH A DIFFERENT CUE

aS A LOUSY PLAYER BUT A SERIOUS MONEY PLAYER I HAD A LOT OF SUCCESS WITH THIS

I ALSO FOUND THERE WAS A LOT OF MONEY IN BUYING AND SELLING CUES
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As a creature of habit, I tend to stick w something I like rather than change frequently.
Familiar and comfortable.
Not superstitious, I just like my old reliables when playing.
 
Mensabum said:
Does anyone remember when we were kids and got a new pair of sneakers, tennis shoes, etc... that we always ran faster for awhile after putting them on.
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Rickhem said:
Especially if they were a pair of P. F. Flyers......with the action wedge!
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My mom would only buy Converse canvas. 'Chucks'or 'All Stars.'
They were cheaper. That's my gene pool. 😭🤣 Can't really blame her considering how fast my feet grew. I wear a 16 EEE now. Try finding those anywhere!! Lol.
g0ds gReeN said:
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A pair of those in my size would cost me over $250 if I'm lucky. Can't justify that for these knarly old feets!!😂
 
mjantti said:
I think you are onto something here. I have been practicing with a new cue and a new shaft (CF) and I had some great sessions with it and one abysmal. I realized I tried to go into automode and started disregarding the feel elements and fine little signals from the cue. I was able to return to the new cue mindset by paying more attention to small details. Even though you want to go into automode to catch that mysterious flow, paying attention to small signals the cue is sending you will most likely pay dividens in the long run as well.
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Your subconscious will pick up on that. You just gotta let it.
 
mjantti said:
Yeah exactly. Just need to support the process, and avoid trying to control and overanalyze it. Easier said than done.
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Very much so. Letting go is something most of us struggled and still struggle with, on occasion. But the benefits of getting out of your own way are worth the work. When this game is played at that level, it's a most satisfying feeling. Funny thing is, you probably won't remember most of it, but the rush comes afterwards.
Put in the work!!
 
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