Video - Buying A Cue

I never said him say "Joss" one time when he was recommending cue producers.

Oh well, I didn't need to see this but I suppose it is informative for some of the newer players.
 
Scaramouche said:
Buying A Cue
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pHHIFywU_Pk
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as in any individual activity or sport the "instrument" you play with is almost as important as the ability you need to make it perform at it's best. with pool understanding what makes a cue play the way it does is not something that's widely known. of course all players will have to adjust to a new instrument in some way, great players will adjust faster, but with a higher quality instrument the adjustment is "painless" and almost transparent. like almost everything, you get what you pay for in most cases. cues are no exception. they're no different in comparison to musical instruments for price point. there are all kinds of low cost guitars, drums, keyboards, horns ect..... that can make sounds but there is a vast difference when it comes to their playability, tonality, intonation ect.... and as the price goes up you will most always find them better in every way especially attention to the details which translates into longevity of great performance for them. you can use a similar theory for cues as well. you're right about not having to spend thousands to get a great playing cue but you need to know what your buying if you ever want to be able to know you own one. all that being said your video is lacking in many ways imo. it doesn't describe the other nuances that make the cues play the way they do such as butt, joint, shaft construction as it pertains to the materials used to make them and how custom cue makers that make great playing cues "adjust' construction according to these aspects to attain that great playability. you're just not going to get that attention with "rack" or "production" cue makers. i think one of the main problems is some think that the "hit" of a cue is subjective to the individual. i do not subscribe to that and believe there truly are cues that just "play" better because of the makers knowing how to make them that way but too many just can't tell the difference. this can translate into using a sub-standard instrument which makes them subconsciously struggle with game play unbeknown to the them. then when they actually get to play with a great playing cue their body immediately recognizes the change and those subconscious feelings are more easily known. imo if you want to get into a great playing cue, use forums such as these and do research on your own to guide you in a direction that will give a better chance to find the "gems" that won't break the bank. if you want one to bang around with, don't really care about the things i've mentioned or just can't or don't want to spend the time or money getting things your way than by all means buy a cue using the criteria in the video. if you're in search of better then read, listen and start lookin'.........:)
 
I don't create video clips or rate them.
I just post links:D :D :D

Perhaps members of this board have finally found something that they can agree upon:
That they dislike this video:D :D :D
 
Scaramouche said:
I don't create video clips or rate them.
I just post links:D :D :D

Perhaps members of this board have finally found something that they can agree upon:
That they dislike this video:D :D :D
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i thought you were the author.....sorry
 
Video

This video would be a good starting point for a beginner or new player who hasn't a clue where to start to find a cue to play with. Everyone won't agree with everything in the video, but for a beginner it's descent information.
 
Did I hear that right? You want a more rigid shaft like a predator because it creates less deflection?
 
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