What makes a great cue?

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Do different woods in a cue's forearm play different from others (Tulipwood, Ebony, BEM, Cocobolo, Rosewood, etc.)? What is the difference between SS joints, wood to wood, phenolic joints, or ivory joints. Does the wood grain have anything to do with the cue's strength? Does very highly formed BEM play better than low formed BEM? What pin size would make a good cue? Does the balance of the cue have a lot to do with it's play? In your opinion does a cue with points play better than one that has none? If it does have points, what materials work best? Is a cue built with adjustable weight play better than one that you can't change? How many cue companies use exposed wraps and how many don't? Also which do you prefer? In YOUR opinion are laminated shafts better than non-laminated? What length furelle is best, also what matterial furelle is best?

To sum it all up what would be the best playing cue someone could make? What materials would you use?

I'M JUST LOOKING FOR HONEST OPINIONS PLEASE NO SMART REMARKS AND USELESS COMMENTS...THANKS
 
What makes a great cue, according to my expert, is one that's well-made and will shoot the way YOU shoot.

That means it should shoot solid and consistently in YOUR hands. The balance should feel right when YOU hold it. The shaft should have the flexibility, or rigidity, that compliments the way YOU shoot.

The grip should feel right when YOU hold it. The tip should be the softness that compliments YOUR english style.

And, most importantly, the cue should be made out of materials that hold up to the test of time.

As for points and other embellishments, that is merely the style that reflects the owner. The reality is that once everything is glued together there's little in the style that makes a difference to the average user.
 
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