I'm just playin
I could think of a few bonfires I could use the cues for, that's about it
I could think of a few bonfires I could use the cues for, that's about it
What the heck is-liquid wick pool cue?
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I watched a saved copy of one of these infomercials. Women crawling on pool tables rubbing themselves with pool cues! That's pretty much the whole thing. It looks like it was directed by a 15 year old boy whacked out on testosterone, endorphins and energy boosting drinks.
I'd like to hear from someone who has actually used one of these cues. I get the impression that all of the opinions expressed so far are from people who've not shot with one. In my opinion it is always wise to test any new technology before dismissing it as rubbish .... this from one of the biggest cynics around.
Dave
Dave
These cues are crap for $100, a $45 players sneeky pete hits better imo. They had a little display stand here at the mall in Albuquerque with a walmar like pool table set up. I ran into the owner like this...him "you need to get one of these cues"....me "I already have a bunch of cues"...him "what do you play with?"...me"A Bill Schick"...him "....(blank stare of confusion)" ..me "So, do you play pool?" ....him "I OWN these pool cues"... me "umm ok, so do you play pool?" him "I OWN the company!" and he walked off. The girl working the stand asked me if I wanted to see what my break speed was and they just wanted me to hit the ball into the end rail as hard as I could lol, I told them they better put up a decent rack of balls or someone might get hurt, I racked all 15 balls and broke 3 times people started to gather around then the owner came over grabbed the cue from me and told me if your not going to buy one I have people that will! then he got on the girls case for racking all 15 balls lol. later that night the douche came into the pool hall I'm at every night and wanted to make a tournament, winner gets a autographed stick haha and he said the tournament is restricted, "no people that can play pool cause the stick isn't for people that know how to play" is exactly what he said. I think the owner has some sand up his butt just like his cues.
The playing cue is ok, isn't worth $100 maybe $60 and the break cue with sand or whatever in the butt is probably good for fire wood.
The playing cue is ok, isn't worth $100 maybe $60 and the break cue with sand or whatever in the butt is probably good for fire wood.
Anyone want to bet? I will take that they are belly up in 18 mos ?
There are no bad ideas, just bad marketing. I had a thread I posted awhile ago, about how we on AZ are in a bubble of pool knowledge. Sure WE know the liquid wick cues are crap, WE know about custom cues, pro players, how to (even if we physically cant) run out a rack, break hard, and know that espn trick shot magic is not the pinacle of pool. HOWEVER, most of those millions of pool player (bar players) out there do NOT. So we may (like myself) get all pissed off at the audacity of this company to try and pass off their product as legit, we just need to realize they dont give a s@*t about us, they arent after the pool player, just those that sometimes play pool.
RunoutalloverU said:
You are right, but your average pool player isn't going to fork over $100 for a cue unless they play enough to feel they could use a cue and then they are more likely to look around in the pool rooms they play to find one that looks cool to them. JMO
Cues are not Ronco machines that you can't find locally.
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our_auctionguy said:
Good point. We just have to keep in mind the contrast of "hardcore" and recreational. I think most of us on here, are atleast a little hardcore about pool. Thinking about your post, I just don't know who is going to buy one of these, I mean im sure someone will, but enough to keep them around? Probably not.
RunoutalloverU said:
Exactly. Clearly, the target is not the hardcore pool player, but rather, the occasional weekend warrior or the average league player. I'm sure they realize, and I'm sure many of us would admit, the hardcore pool player market would be much too small for them to target. You get the idea that at a low price point with infomercials, the idea is to sell in volume.
I'm sure you'll all agree...the occasional player or the most typical average league player isn't willing to spend much more than $200 on a cue. That price point they're willing to go to is irregardless of the perceived quality...as long as it's straight and doesn't fall apart, this person is not going to otherwise care much.
I think once you understand that this is not being targeted at people like most AZers, then there really is no reason to get upset or indignant or insult the product. It is what it is, and it's for who it's for. I don't think I'd much care for it either (I'll stick to my Josey, thanks).
I am now reserving my biggest behind the back snicker for owners of these sticks, replacing those that use just plain old fiberglass (and in one case I have seen, red aluminum) sticks.
Systim6 said:
I want to use her image too, but I don't think she'd endorse that kind of use
hang-the-9 said:
Hang-man,
I'm going to have to disagree here. The Liquidwick cue that I have seen and tried played no differently than a nice McDermott or Joss cue....just cheaper to purchase. It was perfectly straight, nice taper, nice tip, hit fine.
I believe their intent was to design a cue that could be sold for under a hundred dollars; but could have the playing characteristics of a professional cue. I believe their market will be the "Walmart/K-Mart" crowd.
Isn't it a good thing though to get better playing equipment into the hands of the casual players? I've always believed that a sport is more fun the better you play. Certainly the casual player will have a better chance at developing proficiency using one of these cues; than using one of those warped POS cues that Walmart usually sells.
Of course, I also use a glove....so snicker away.
Williebetmore said:
Willie, these cues cost $297,
$99 is just the first installment.
check this link (price at the bottom):
http://www.liquidwick.com/about.php
gr. Dave
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