Three Cushion Cues

[Fliedout]

There was a recent posting by a guy who was selling his cues because he was giving up pocket billiards to devote himself entirely to three-cushion. What's the difference between a "regular" cue and a cue for three-cushion? Thanks.

 

[Deno J. Andrews]

There was a recent posting by a guy who was selling his cues because he was giving up pocket billiards to devote himself entirely to three-cushion. What's the difference between a "regular" cue and a cue for three-cushion? Thanks.

Carom cues have smaller tips than pool cues. They are shorter by about two inches, and typically have a strong conical taper that keeps the cue from vibrating too badly when it hits the larger and heavier ball. The smaller tip size allows a player more accuracy in aiming english, as well as contributing to a more dramatic taper for
strength. Balance varies but within the normal range for pool cues, relative to the grip, and maybe just a little more towards the back of the range. The shorter bridge allows for more accuracy on the cue ball. Carom cues are typically lighter than pool cues, although many players think they are playing with an 18oz cue, despite their putting a 2oz rubber grip over the grip area. Top players who do this start with a lighter cue stick. Many carom cues have wooden screw joints.
Deno Andrews

 

[bud green]

Where do they sell the rubber grips that the Europeans use?

 

[iusedtoberich]

I use those grips on my pool cue (which is also my billiard cue). It allows me to have a loose grip but not have the cue slide out of my hands. I'm very tall and grip the cue at the very end, so the rubber grip really helps me.

 

[Pizza Bob]

Where do they sell the rubber grips that the Europeans use?

Muellers used to carry rubber grips - not sure if they were/are the same quality/thickness as the ones 3C players use. Check out their catalog.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[bud green]

Thanks. Seems like every three cushion player uses them and I'm wearing out the finish on my schuler (no wrap) so I should probably get one.

The owner of pool hall asked me if I knew what they called them. I said no.

He said "butt condoms" .

 

[matthew staton]

There was a recent posting by a guy who was selling his cues because he was giving up pocket billiards to devote himself entirely to three-cushion. What's the difference between a "regular" cue and a cue for three-cushion? Thanks.

3 cushion people still play that game. We have a new verhoven heated at the pool hall it's a realy nice heated coat rack lol.

 

[Deno J. Andrews]

Which billiard room?
Deno

 

[bruin70]

those rubber grips have considerable weight,,,,,,,about 1oz i think.

 

[Bruce S. de Lis]

Click Here--->>>Ron Kilby builds Carom Cues, and answer that question. Hope this helps....

 

[bud green]

A Verhoeven used for a heated coat rack?

Players at my hall dream of having a Verhoeven; its 60 miles to the nearest heated table. This is sacrilege- I may have to call out for a jihad and rescue it from you non-appreciative infidels.