What cue material don't you like????

I'm not a fan of smaller pins - particularly the piloted 5/16x14 or x18 - just a personal preference. I don't like the way the metal on metal of the insert and pin resonate. its just not for me. still amazed to see how many top tier cue makers are using the 5/16x14 and putting metal inserts and pilots on gorgeous shafts. I personally think it was a trend that got out of hand. give me a g10 radial or 3/8x10 pin any day over ss
 
Everyone has different tastes. Otherwise every car made would still be available in only one color.

Materials and woods all by themselves have little bearing on the beauty of a cue. The overall design is what is most important.

A cue with inlays or veneers applied without much forethought can look confusing while a cue with none might be totally uninspiring. Conversely, some of the most beautiful designs are merry widows made of highly figured woods devoid of any decoration and those on the opposite end of the spectrum which are handsome designs with 100s of inlays.

We all have our preferences but it is the design and careful choice of it's components that creates a cue that is pleasing to the eye.
 
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Ivory Ferrules.... I don't play very well but it is noticeably worse with ivory ferruled shafts


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Leather and exotics wraps. Just don't care for it. Turquoise as most everyone else.

Also, not a huge fan of pink ivory, tulipwood, and purple heart in anything but a sneaky.
 
Don't care for...

- Black w/wht speck linen
- Long buttsleeves
- Red veneers
- Large bulbous bumpers
- Hoppe ring that's too wide or misplaced
- Hoppe ring cue with bumper (should be bumperless)
- Centered rings on shaft and joint collars (prefer offset)
- Cue maker named stamped in buttcap (prefer signature or small logo unless Szamboti :D)
 
Just something about a custom $pec cue with a load of turquoise that screams of the 'rotund hairy gypsy by the pool in Vegas' with euro speedo. Tacky to me.

This thread answers a few questions about our F/S section and all those odd ball white elephant 3k+ customs that have been bumped and for sale since I joined. Most have consistent elements that are on the 'dislike list'.

Merry Christmas:groucho:

-Kat
 
Don't care for
Double silver joint collar rings
Thick White joint collar rings
Thicker than traditional hoppe rings
Lizard wraps
Cleared over linen, Meucci style
Southwest copy cat cues
 
I don't like that little piece of something they always put in cues to make me miss. I don't know what it is, but some cues have more of it that others.

So, to all you cue makers...leave that damn stuff out of my cue...whatever it is.

Merry Christmas to all.
 
HawaiianEye said:
I don't like that little piece of something they always put in cues to make me miss. I don't know what it is, but some cues have more of it that others.



So, to all you cue makers...leave that damn stuff out of my cue...whatever it is.



Merry Christmas to all.
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Not big on linen and snake wraps.
Too many silver inlays, scrimsshaw work.
Sports logos and cheesy stuff like the superman S or batman symbol is hideous.
Palmer style cues is also low on my list.
 
Not fond of box cues, floating points, turquoise, lapis or other "stones" used for inlays.

I like cues for how they hit more than how they look but If a cue has any of the above listed items in it I don't care how well it hits, I'll just pass on by.
 
HawaiianEye said:
I don't like that little piece of something they always put in cues to make me miss. I don't know what it is, but some cues have more of it that others.

So, to all you cue makers...leave that damn stuff out of my cue...whatever it is.

Merry Christmas to all.
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You must be behind on your " no miss" subscription fees.

Larry
 
Bushka rings on anything other than an original Bushka.

Even then if I had the opportunity to purchase a Bushka either with or without bushka rings I would choose without.

Also Fancy cues without veneered points, floating points, non-notched diamond inlays, and large diamond inlays
 
RingKing said:
Bushka rings on anything other than an original Bushka.

Even then if I had the opportunity to purchase a Bushka either with or without bushka rings I would choose without.

Also Fancy cues without veneered points, floating points, non-notched diamond inlays, and large diamond inlays
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Bushka rings above the wrap look lost to me .
Nice under the collar, but not above the wrap.
 
Overly elaborate cues with any material.
Floating points
Large inlays with MOP, turquoise or malachite or anything else.
 
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