Tonkin cue playability
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cues arent magic, if its maple itll probably play like every other wood cue youve used, ld aside
I was interested to get a Tonkin cue mayber 10-12 years ago and I ran into Pete at SBE outside so no chance to hit one of his cues right then. I asked him some specific questions about the playability of his cues and when I asked about how his cues sound when striking whitey he told me that he strives to make them as close to no noise as he possibly can. That was a deal breaker for me as I am a big fan of the sharp note <<<ping>>> when a cue strikes the cue ball.
The Indian will always be the far more important element than the arrow but the differences from one wood cue to other wood cues can be vast.
imo, of course.
You probably already know this, but a Joey cue pings like no other, Tascarella bumperless as well. I am also a huge fan of that cue feedback-
-dj
"Joey" cue?? I have found removing bumpers from just about any cue vastly changes the way it sounds.
They play as good as you do. Playability is not a thing that measured with numbers or comparisons. It's a combination of hit feel, balance and how the shaft performs. None of those can really be put into something you can compare person to person since it's all personal preference. You can say the cue is yellow, but you can't really say it "plays good" since that will change from one person to the next.
They are good cues, people want to buy them, that is about the extent of it until you try it out yourself.
Going by what I know of Lambros, it's not going to be any better or worse, but is likely to have a bit softer hit depending on the exact cue of course.
Joey Bautista in Southern CA. Some of the the most elegant woods you have ever seen. Plus, cues hit amazing, even with the bumper attached-
-dj
Haven't played with a Tonkin, but I do have a Meucci, Schon, and Andy Gilbert in my cue stable. The Gilbert has a nice crisp feel with a nice matching ping. However, I did have it made with a 5/16x14 piloted stainless steel low joint (3/4th" length instead of 1"). Other Gilberts normally use flat-faced joints.
I remember one other poster here stating that Gilbert cue hits sounded "loud," but I haven't noticed this on my particular playing cue.
I remember one other poster here stating that Gilbert cue hits sounded "loud," but I haven't noticed this on my particular playing cue.
The King of Ping is Pete Tascarella for me.