Yes it does. Check out the price on these pants to play pool in.
What's the point of inlays?
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Yes it does. Check out the price on these pants to play pool in.
That tie, undone, without a vest would cause a few fouls...
LOL. It's a stick with a piece of leather glued to it. I've tried Cuetecs and Predator Revo, and all they did was to convince me that wood is where it's at. And you can take your ugly, clammy easy to wear out rubber grips and shove them!
Let's for arguments sake say that someone invented a cue that would make Mike Massey draw shots so easy a child could make it on the first try. Would that be progress?
Part of the allure of pool is it's apparent simplicity. Just a ball and a stick, nothing to it, right
? The idea is that it's the player that's supposed to make the shots, not the equipment. That is why I want to outlaw jump cues. You apparently want some kind of golf scenario where everyone has a billion different cues, one for each shot, and discard the cues every year to buy new ones. I don't like that idea or the thought behind it. I have a lot of cues now, but I bring only 2 to a match.And the rail/pocket technology is a giant step backwards, to me. I'm playing on stupid flipper machine rails that kick the ball out 800 miles an hour and doesn't really take spin...All I do is punt the ball. I cannot for the life of me understand the reasoning that says this is progress. You don't need any kind of stroke at all to play on these rails. Women and children are shooting shots, sending the ball around 6 rails for position and not even breaking a sweat doing it. Screw this.
Anyone up for some fishing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NXgqrXvnzU
You could probably use that for golf as well. Or how about the break in pool? Playing "fetch" with the dog? Too lazy to move your arms? Well mount the fishing cannon on a swivel base and you and your canine can have hours of fun. You can even rig it to lauch your dog, so you don't have to walk him. Don't forget giving him a parachute. You can also take out that idiot neighbour thats getting on your nerves. How about passing a beer can to your friend 10 houses over. Man this thing is versatile.
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The point of them is to get cue collectors to buy more cues, and they are very good at their job apparently.
I wonder what percentage of cues are actually, really played with, and what percent just sit in glorified closets. I bet the real number is totally shocking, like not even a tenth of a percent are actually seeing real play on a daily basis.
I wonder what percentage of cues are actually, really played with, and what percent just sit in glorified closets. I bet the real number is totally shocking, like not even a tenth of a percent are actually seeing real play on a daily basis.
Good lord, doesnt anyone knows that the more inlays u have , the more racks you run !?
I used to lose to anybody when i was shooting w a plain jane, decided to get rid of it n got a 4 pointer and i was killing everybody, next i got a 25 pointer and i found myself giving 6 out n the break n i put myself thru college n bought a penthouse recently.
Hope this well kept secret benefits somebody whos willing to listen
I used to lose to anybody when i was shooting w a plain jane, decided to get rid of it n got a 4 pointer and i was killing everybody, next i got a 25 pointer and i found myself giving 6 out n the break n i put myself thru college n bought a penthouse recently.
Hope this well kept secret benefits somebody whos willing to listen
Poolplayer2016
Banned
Good lord, doesnt anyone knows that the more inlays u have , the more racks you run !?
I used to lose to anybody when i was shooting w a plain jane, decided to get rid of it n got a 4 pointer and i was killing everybody, next i got a 25 pointer and i found myself giving 6 out n the break n i put myself thru college n bought a penthouse recently.
Hope this well kept secret benefits somebody whos willing to listen
Was it a ld shaft? Maybe that was the difference? I highly doubt it had anything to do with the inlays.Does the fargo rating system track inlays per run?
sheesh! It must be a slow forum thread day. Anyone with a brain bigger than an English pea knows that inlays are installed to prevent rust on the cuemakers pantograph or cnc.
We buy inlay materials and milling bits as an alternative for lubricants. Those damn lubricants mess up the wood and screw up your cue's final finish.
I am reluctant to mention this for fear the idea will be pirated but I am considering using liquid plasticized cow poop to replace ivory as a rust preventer. The initial ones have a nice patina and also compliment many of the threads I see on this forum.
LOL
We buy inlay materials and milling bits as an alternative for lubricants. Those damn lubricants mess up the wood and screw up your cue's final finish.
I am reluctant to mention this for fear the idea will be pirated but I am considering using liquid plasticized cow poop to replace ivory as a rust preventer. The initial ones have a nice patina and also compliment many of the threads I see on this forum.
LOL
Some people like to wear tee shirts, and some like to wear collared shirts. Some like spinner wheels of there Hummers, others would rather drive a corolla and save the rest JIC. Some of us want a/c in our car, others could care less.... Egos need attention, and some just want more than the next guy.
Inlays are like jewelry on a woman, some don't care others need it to support their ego or lack of it.
Some people drive BMW's but can't afford to change their oil, what's up with that.
On another note, some inlays change the sound of the hit, and some add needed weight to help the cue balance. If you get your answer, let us know. To me it's just human nature.
Inlays are like jewelry on a woman, some don't care others need it to support their ego or lack of it.
Some people drive BMW's but can't afford to change their oil, what's up with that
.On another note, some inlays change the sound of the hit, and some add needed weight to help the cue balance. If you get your answer, let us know. To me it's just human nature.
Ars gratia artis. If that doesn't resonate with you, then you probably don't read fiction, watch movies, listen to music or go to art galleries.
Poolplayer2016
Banned
It doesn't resonate with me as a pool player looking for performance...personally I would prefer my cue stick not be gouged out in multiple places for the sake of "eye candy".
comparing drivers to pool cues isn't the most accurate. you'd be closer comparing irons to cues. if you're talking drivers, you'd be better referencing break cues, and you'll see that the vast majority of those are fairly plain and more about technology. that said there is a pretty good sized market of guys that buy irons based on what looks good not so much what makes their game better. in golf (and i'd imagine to an extent pool) having something that looks good to your eye can be a key in giving you some added confidence. both games are highly mental...that added confidence can be a big deal.
So the solution is, don't buy a cue with inlays. I don't like to wear womens thongs but I don't go on rants about how silly they are from an underwear performance view if others want to wear them. Why do you make it sound like you were forced to buy a cue with inlays? If you don't like inlays, don't buy a cue with inlays, I would think the solution is simple here.
This will settle it
How about a tournament with no inlaid cues allowed. Then we will see how good
these guys really are. No fair taping or painting over the inlays. My bet is without
the inlays none of these "pros" would be any more than a APA 4.
jack
p.s. Don't try and tell me so and so won this or that with a plain cue. I have it on
good authority (deanoc himself) that the plain cue was a fancy inlaid cue with
a sneaky pete thin rubber sleeve over it.
How about a tournament with no inlaid cues allowed. Then we will see how good
these guys really are. No fair taping or painting over the inlays. My bet is without
the inlays none of these "pros" would be any more than a APA 4.
jack
p.s. Don't try and tell me so and so won this or that with a plain cue. I have it on
good authority (deanoc himself) that the plain cue was a fancy inlaid cue with
a sneaky pete thin rubber sleeve over it.
Im thinking you would have a lot more fun with your man boobs if you tried this:
https://www.facebook.com/nipcoach/videos/469584553229825/
I thought gunsight inlays were for aiming? Sorry if this should have been posted in the Aimjng Forum.
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SSDiver2112
Escott Cues
After reading over this old post I thought I’d put in my 2 cents. While reading the conversation I found it interesting how it seemed like each “side” looks down on the other like there is something wrong with a simple cue or an inlayed cue. People are unique and like different things. Doesn’t make one more right than the other. Ego was brought up, but I don’t see most players with inlayed cues having them just to say “I’m better than you”. I think most simply have pride in the cue the want to own and use. A player can have just as much pride in a plain Jane or Merry Widow. It’s just personal preference that’s all. Personally I love the craftsmanship and look of an inlayed or spliced cue. I know I’m not better with it, but I feel better with it. A couple of guys I play with don’t always bring their cue and play just as good with the crappy house cues. Maybe a little less well, but not enough to matter. If a player enjoys playing the game who cares what they play with.
I used to have this. $10.00 and it held my lamp and drink.
Why would someone pay more for this.
Or this
Etc.
Now I have something that looks nicer in my opinion and makes me feel better about my house. Still just holds a drink and light (plus my Alexa now).
Some people love the game and some love the game and the stuff.
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I used to have this. $10.00 and it held my lamp and drink.
Why would someone pay more for this.
Or this
Etc.
Now I have something that looks nicer in my opinion and makes me feel better about my house. Still just holds a drink and light (plus my Alexa now).
Some people love the game and some love the game and the stuff.
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After reading over this old post I thought I’d put in my 2 cents. While reading the conversation I found it interesting how it seemed like each “side” looks down on the other like there is something wrong with a simple cue or an inlayed cue. People are unique and like different things. Doesn’t make one more right than the other. Ego was brought up, but I don’t see most players with inlayed cues having them just to say “I’m better than you”. I think most simply have pride in the cue the want to own and use. A player can have just as much pride in a plain Jane or Merry Widow. It’s just personal preference that’s all. Personally I love the craftsmanship and look of an inlayed or spliced cue. I know I’m not better with it, but I feel better with it. A couple of guys I play with don’t always bring their cue and play just as good with the crappy house cues. Maybe a little less well, but not enough to matter. If a player enjoys playing the game who cares what they play with.
I used to have this. $10.00 and it held my lamp and drink.
Why would someone pay more for this.
Or this
Etc.
Now I have something that looks nicer in my opinion and makes me feel better about my house. Still just holds a drink and light (plus my Alexa now).
Some people love the game and some love the game and the stuff.
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You know I just ought to report you for posting an intelligent reply using common sense and proper grammar. I will mull on it for a bit but how about you watch yourself in the future if you are going to continue posting answers like this. :clapping::clapping::clapping::bow-down::bow-down: