Just a hypothetical question: if I wanted to buy a (preferably cheap) cue which would help me reliably perform shots which are both high-powered and reasonably accurate, what should I be looking for? What kind of characteristics are advisable: length, weight, material, ferrule...? I'm not talking about a break cue, but an actual playing cue for both breaking and shooting strong when I need it throughout the game. You can name specific models if you feel like it, but simple characteristics would be enough.
Regarding the tip, is there any type which can regularly sustain high-powered shots without wearing out too soon, and also kinda "stick" to the CB to reduce occasional miscuing? Again, specific names are ok, but I'm primarily looking for general type and characteristics. Thanks.
Excellent question, let me respond in a way that you will appreciate and understand.
First, this cue, as all quality cues, should be made of wood. But this cue needs to be special so I suggest using the highest quality wood from the best tree possible, in this case the Methusalah tree, Pinus longaeva or Great Basin bristlecone pine. It is believed to be almost 5000 years old. Just be careful not to be too greedy and take the whole tree, rather just cut to the heart wood and take only what you need.
Then you must find the right cue maker and there is only one that is right for this job. George Balabushka. I know, I know, most think that George has passed on but the truth is that he is living in a vegas trailer park right next to Elvis. (Elvis loves to play pool still) Now, the trick is getting George to agree to break his blood oath that he took to never again make such a instrument of destruction. But, I think if you drop Travis Trotters name he might do it. (If that doesn't work just say Fast Larry and it's on for sure)
Now that you got the best wood and the best maker you probably think that it's down hill from here. You'd be dead wrong. The tip is widely considered by most champions to be the most important part. I will tell you this secret only if you promise not to do something stupid like divulge it on a public forum. .................................Ok, since you pinky swore I guess your cool. The leather that the tip is made from must be perfectly tanned, some would say over tanned. The hide must go through a series of stretching and contracting before being harvested so as to add elasticity to the tip to allow for better grip. Where can you get such a hide you ask? There is only one answer for that, it's Christina Aguilera's butt flesh. It has expanded and contracted just enough to give you the perfect hit and has gone through the proper amount of tanning. But act quick, word is, she's knocked up again so the window is closing fast.
The rest is just decoration and will do little to add to the quality of your "High Powered" shots but may be useful as an intimidation factor. So if you want the extra bling try this. Go to Germany and find David Hasselhof, sneak in while he is sleeping and cut off some of his hair. Take this to the same textile mill that Simonis uses and have them spin it into wrap cord and then have George throw that bad boy on the cue for you and BAM you got yourself a cue that will practically make the shots for you.
Your welcome.
