What cue material don't you like????
- Thread starter Ky Boy
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Well lets just say Gus didn't core...
JV (---- In Gus we trust...
He didn't have a gun drill then.
And he probably didn't know about the Asian market where humidity runs in the 90's often.
He sent cues all over the states, Florida, all down south. It's not like humidity was recently discovered.
He made a few of rosewood and ebony nose cues, none drilled. That we do know.
JV
Agreed LOL!!!
Not a fan of stacked leather wraps. I also dont like cork wraps. Not a fan of turquoise. I dont like MOP or abalone. Im really not a fan of pink ivory or kingwood either.
Holy resurrected threads, Batman!
I did a search for "turquoise" to see some other opinions about it in cues, and this thread stuck out like a dead nun in a snow bank.
I haven't looked up all of the terms to know exactly what people are referring to with regards to the construction of cues.
I really like the look of Cocobolo and turquoise in a cue, but I seem to be a small minority. I love the way the Schon CX-03 looks. It has floating points, too, above and below the wrap. I didn't realize my tastes were so far afield. LOL
I did a search for "turquoise" to see some other opinions about it in cues, and this thread stuck out like a dead nun in a snow bank.
I haven't looked up all of the terms to know exactly what people are referring to with regards to the construction of cues.
I really like the look of Cocobolo and turquoise in a cue, but I seem to be a small minority. I love the way the Schon CX-03 looks. It has floating points, too, above and below the wrap. I didn't realize my tastes were so far afield. LOL
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There was a thread about sharp points where some of this came up...
Zebrawood, tulipwood, any super wide grain wood is a non starter for me.
Turquoise, malachite, any sparkly filler is an instant turn-off... and I've seen some very high end cues where that just killed it for me. Other no-go's=
Brass joints and ferrules
Too much CNC, CNC rounded points
No veneers on points
"Looks like ivory".. no it don't, it looks like plastic.
Floating points, above and below wrap
Elephant/lizard/Eel wraps... meh.
Filagree/scrimshaw all over the cue... looks nice on a .45, on a cue not so much.
Things I like=
Balanced design... a good design is everything!
A little inlay, pearl or ivory... see Gus and Tad.
SS piloted joint... I'm just used to it, started on 'em.
Small silver rings as in Bushka rings are nice, nothing huge.
Zebrawood, tulipwood, any super wide grain wood is a non starter for me.
Turquoise, malachite, any sparkly filler is an instant turn-off... and I've seen some very high end cues where that just killed it for me. Other no-go's=
Brass joints and ferrules
Too much CNC, CNC rounded points
No veneers on points
"Looks like ivory".. no it don't, it looks like plastic.
Floating points, above and below wrap
Elephant/lizard/Eel wraps... meh.
Filagree/scrimshaw all over the cue... looks nice on a .45, on a cue not so much.
Things I like=
Balanced design... a good design is everything!
A little inlay, pearl or ivory... see Gus and Tad.
SS piloted joint... I'm just used to it, started on 'em.
Small silver rings as in Bushka rings are nice, nothing huge.
SS Compression joints, SS have sleeve joints look pretty good though, brass does as well.
Heck yeah, brass is pretty sweet when done right... Not very popular any more though. However, copper has made a slight comeback in some high end cues like Sugartrees.
Also, I'm sure it's been said, but I generally dislike malachite and anything pearlescent.
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Try a different maker. My cue guy uses extra rebar. But it's cored with purple heart and lemonwood.
All joking aside...
Turquoise
Malachite
Solid snakewood forearms and/or butt sleeves (love it as points and inlays)
Purple Heart
Pink ivory (unless used VERY sparingly)
Brittle plastic parts (a la Meucci joints)
Fun thread!
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KY, everyone has their favorites and not so favorite materials. I would bet that if this Thread went on long enuff, you could start making a list and really see per numbers how it looks.
I do like PH in a cue. I have a fairly large box of Curly PH waiting. And that in itself is pretty.
Turquoise not so much in a cue or otherwise. I dunno. To me, it does cheapen the look somewhat. I have no idea as to why, it just does. Let Turquoise be for Native jewelry in NM or somewhere.
And as another person mentioned, Silver. It's like chrome on a car or motorcycle. A little is just fine. Too much and you cross the line between tasteful and gaudy.
Floating Points is another as mentioned. I'm for sharp points and veneer colors that match up nicely.
For myself, I will always like Straight Maple and Curly. I don't mind Bird's Eye but not as much as the others.
I also have some nice Coco that is waiting. It is a decent hitting wood and one can get some nicely figured Coco where you can just allow it to stand out by itself.
Ebony Points, yes, sometimes no veneers necessary.
Plain Janes or Merry Widows if you like. Segmented cues using woods that match both in the hit and aesthetics, with Ring Work that compliments the choices of wood.
A few Diamonds in different materials. Notched Diamonds topping the list for inlays.
Boxes in the Butt Sleeve with veneers or not, depends.
I have some 40 year plus musical grade Maple. Plus quite a few large blocks of Curly and Water Fall that need to be cut. A box of King Wood, which is just what, a different genus of Rose wood. Now, Rose Woods are another that are all very nice to use. I have some other Rose Woods. I have enuff Striped Ebony for one cue. Some Camphor Burl. Pheasant Wood and the list goes on. If not mistaken, isn't Coco in the Genus of Rose Wood also?
I purchased enuff Ancient Kauri for one segmented cue. Comes with a COA as to the age. 50,000 years old. I just thought that it would be kinda neato to be playing with a Fred Flintstone Cue. Likely core that with PH.
I do like PH in a cue. I have a fairly large box of Curly PH waiting. And that in itself is pretty.
Turquoise not so much in a cue or otherwise. I dunno. To me, it does cheapen the look somewhat. I have no idea as to why, it just does. Let Turquoise be for Native jewelry in NM or somewhere.
And as another person mentioned, Silver. It's like chrome on a car or motorcycle. A little is just fine. Too much and you cross the line between tasteful and gaudy.
Floating Points is another as mentioned. I'm for sharp points and veneer colors that match up nicely.
For myself, I will always like Straight Maple and Curly. I don't mind Bird's Eye but not as much as the others.
I also have some nice Coco that is waiting. It is a decent hitting wood and one can get some nicely figured Coco where you can just allow it to stand out by itself.
Ebony Points, yes, sometimes no veneers necessary.
Plain Janes or Merry Widows if you like. Segmented cues using woods that match both in the hit and aesthetics, with Ring Work that compliments the choices of wood.
A few Diamonds in different materials. Notched Diamonds topping the list for inlays.
Boxes in the Butt Sleeve with veneers or not, depends.
I have some 40 year plus musical grade Maple. Plus quite a few large blocks of Curly and Water Fall that need to be cut. A box of King Wood, which is just what, a different genus of Rose wood. Now, Rose Woods are another that are all very nice to use. I have some other Rose Woods. I have enuff Striped Ebony for one cue. Some Camphor Burl. Pheasant Wood and the list goes on. If not mistaken, isn't Coco in the Genus of Rose Wood also?
I purchased enuff Ancient Kauri for one segmented cue. Comes with a COA as to the age. 50,000 years old. I just thought that it would be kinda neato to be playing with a Fred Flintstone Cue. Likely core that with PH.
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I don't like ivory.
For myself I am not crazy about purple heart, tulipwood, bacote wood, mother of pearl, chrome butt caps, and elephant ear wraps.
I do LOVE the following:
Ivory Joints, ferrules and inlays (the more the better)
Malachite
Turquoise
Lapis
Abalone
Silver
Floating Points
Round CNC Points
Flame Veneers
Inlaid Shafts
Inlaid Handles
Tuxedo Cues
Symmetry in Cue Design
3/8-10 joint pins
Lizard Wraps
Amboynia and Thurya Burl wood and any other species of burl wood
I love my cues wild in design, and lots of inlays with my favorite materials gets me excited and leaves me feeling confused.
Finally, I LOVE a cocktail waitress in a Dolly Parton wig.
I do LOVE the following:
Ivory Joints, ferrules and inlays (the more the better)
Malachite
Turquoise
Lapis
Abalone
Silver
Floating Points
Round CNC Points
Flame Veneers
Inlaid Shafts
Inlaid Handles
Tuxedo Cues
Symmetry in Cue Design
3/8-10 joint pins
Lizard Wraps
Amboynia and Thurya Burl wood and any other species of burl wood
I love my cues wild in design, and lots of inlays with my favorite materials gets me excited and leaves me feeling confused.
Finally, I LOVE a cocktail waitress in a Dolly Parton wig.
floating points yuck
reverse points yuck
reverse floating points omg i'm going to vom
put me on the malachite/turquoise yuckwagon
gothic point designs a la Keith Josey's scabdagger stuff (his cues play great, that design's just not to my taste aesthetically)
most stained maple yuck
sneaky petes with wraps look a little silly to me
more points than 6 blechh
lizard/elephant ear/most textured wraps blaghhh
uni-loc joints can go jump in a lake
reverse points yuck
reverse floating points omg i'm going to vom
put me on the malachite/turquoise yuckwagon
gothic point designs a la Keith Josey's scabdagger stuff (his cues play great, that design's just not to my taste aesthetically)
most stained maple yuck
sneaky petes with wraps look a little silly to me
more points than 6 blechh
lizard/elephant ear/most textured wraps blaghhh
uni-loc joints can go jump in a lake