Are some of the Pro's using cue extensions... all the time? I've seen some use them for how they are suppose to use them, like for 1 shot where you have to streach out to reach it. But are they just leaving them on their cues and playing all shots with the extensions on? Seems that would throw the balance of the cue out. Anyone seen this or know why?
Pro's using cue extensions
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Cue Extension Usage
Cue extensions are supposed to be used only temporarily on a per shot basis. This is because they add weight, change cue balance, and affect the overall cue hit.
Cue extensions are supposed to be used only temporarily on a per shot basis. This is because they add weight, change cue balance, and affect the overall cue hit.
Yes, some use them 100% and getting used to the length and balance change is not a big deal.
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If there were no room issues, I'd be using a full-time extension today. It's amazing how much easier the stretched out shots are with the longer cue.
Yes some of the top players use them pretty much all the time. They get used to the new balance and weight and hit and after a little time it just feels right to them. It feels right to the point that not having the extension throws off the hit and balance and feel of their cue.
Cue extensions are supposed to be used only temporarily on a per shot basis. This is because they add weight, change cue balance, and affect the overall cue hit.
I use a center cue extension all the time.... Can't play as good without it. It feels more comfortable to me. Cue measures around 63" Not sure why some people think a cue is supposed to be only 58" long, weigh 18-21 oz., and have some special balance point. 58" kinda became the standard wayyyyy back.... So to me, the extension is not a temporary per shot basis item.... It's all in what you like and feel comfortable with.
Jayson Shaw & Mike D using them full time now as well as Shane & Earl.
Cue extensions are supposed to be used only temporarily on a per shot basis. This is because they add weight, change cue balance, and affect the overall cue hit.
Wow! The above sounds like it must be in the rule book somewhere.
I started playing with a Balance-Rite a couple of years ago and I liked it a lot. I think it's a problem to add an extension to a cue for the occasional long reach shot. These shots often require a good feel for the speed required and adding several ounces to your cue (for just that one shot) makes the required feel more difficult to realize. Those shots seem a lot easier if the weight doesn't change.
In my experience, I'd say that these long reach shots come up once every rack or two. That's pretty often.
So what's the down side? The extra weight added by the extension is a non-issue. I think anyone can get used to it in very short time - minutes. There are a number of places that don't have enough room for extra long cues. Because of these, I often seek out a table with a lot of clearance all around.
The balance issue deserves a little more discussion. For me, the only difference between two otherwise identical cues, one that is forward balanced and one that is rear balanced occurs when I cue at the near edge of the table with an open bridge. In that circumstance, there is a little less weight on my bridge when using the rear weighted cue. Other than that, I can't tell any difference between the two cues. I expect that a lot of players think that's not the case - and I'd like to hear their version.
For the last six months or so, I've traded up from the Balance-Right to an extension that fastens at the butt. It adds eleven inches to the cue instead of the Balance-Rite's four and a half. That makes my 59" cue a full 70" and I'm afraid that even longer is even better.
It doubles as a javelin whether they lose or win.
Thorow it at ur opponent face when u lose or throw it on the floor like darren when u win. Just kiddin.
I think they keep it on for convenient sake so they dont have to waste time during shot clock tournaments or either some like it more back weighted ?
Jus my 2 cents
Karen Corr uses the mid extension full time now as well.