Playing with different cues.

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ronscuba

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Curious if people think it is important to always play and practice with the same cue.

I imagine some will say you should be able to adapt. Other side of the argument is getting in tune with the feel and touch of one cue.

Is using the same model shaft good enough ?
 
I think you have to be aware that you may have to make adjustments when switching cues. I do it all the time, 2 or 3 a day sometimes. It can cause problems, however, if you be aware that there might be differences in the cue, you may find yourself paying close attention to your fundamentals. In my opinion, this is what increases your consistancy
 
if you are a beginner/intermediate you have enough issues with consistency to add the variable of playing with different cues
jmho
icbw
 
In general....

I switch between just 2. Ones a primary , and rides in the big leather case with the full compliment of 'gear'.

And the the other is the light duty grab and go setup...for leagues or 1P/14.1 or whatever. Both setups are always in a case and ready to go, pcik one and hit the road.

Both cues, while dramatically different in appearance are nearly identical technically. Same builder, core contruction, tapers/weights/shaft specs/etc.

If I didn't look down , I probably wouldn't know the difference playing.

Occasionally though I may pull out 5 or 10 others at a time for a 'date' night. :) Best part of 'collecting' them is always playing with them.

Of course it's fairly easily adjust to different cue (IMO), but it's nice to not have to think about it if your in a game where a ball here or there can make a difference. So if it matters, I stay with the 2 mentioned above.
 
main player

I have 4 shaft for my main player. all solid, all with different tips :eek:
I always play with the same cue different shafts.
MMike
 
If you are just screwing around, it maters little, but if you are at the edge of the sticks capabilities (or yours) {like trying to back the CB up 12 diamonds,} playing with a different cue or even a different shaft can catch you out when you lest expect it.

I bought myself a new cue for my birthday early this year (Jan). In all aspects except the shaft 314-1 vs. Z2 (and some dents and bruises; same tip, same shape on tip) it is the same cue. At first I would practice with the old one and play with the new one. But I started to notice when the pressure was high in a game/match, I would blow shots I would normally make. After noticing this, I quit practicing with my old cue and used the new cue 100% of the time. After a month or so, my muscles retrained themselves to the new cue and I quit blowing shots, and my game came back to where it used to be.

So, it maters in the minutia of details, but not for the average shot or even the 90% shots.
 
There is a certain feel I like my cues to have. When I get one, if it fits that, I keep it. If not, I sell it. All of them have very high quality shafts. All the tips are layered soft, Ultra Skins, Kamui and one Moori. I don't think it makes much difference which one I play with. If the cue is straight, the shafts are somewhat similar, the tips are similar and you have a decent, consistent stroke, I don't see that it should take long at all to adjust from one cue to the other.
 
nobcitypool said:
There is a certain feel I like my cues to have. When I get one, if it fits that, I keep it. If not, I sell it. All of them have very high quality shafts. All the tips are layered soft, Ultra Skins, Kamui and one Moori. I don't think it makes much difference which one I play with. If the cue is straight, the shafts are somewhat similar, the tips are similar and you have a decent, consistent stroke, I don't see that it should take long at all to adjust from one cue to the other.
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wish you luck with you game:smile:
 
Shouldn't matter a bit as far as your ability to play well is concerned. Most folks, however, will usually settle in on one particular cue as their favorite.
I myself switch back and forth between the Magic, and Miracle cues, from Steamer Cue Sports Ltd.
The Magic cue is black, with a white kightening bolt on it's butt, and the Miracle cue is white, with a black lightening bolt on it's butt.
The comparison between the two is like night and day. :smile:
 
Tramp Steamer said:
Shouldn't matter a bit as far as your ability to play well is concerned. Most folks, however, will usually settle in on one particular cue as their favorite.
I myself switch back and forth between the Magic, and Miracle cues, from Steamer Cue Sports Ltd.
The Magic cue is black, with a white kightening bolt on it's butt, and the Miracle cue is white, with a black lightening bolt on it's butt.
The comparison between the two is like night and day. :smile:
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yin and yang
ommmmmmmmmmmmm
may the force be with you
:smile:
 
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A cue is like women,its nice to try a variety but its always better
to have one reliable one that you know inside and out and truly love.
Stick to one if your serious about your game.
 
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