Which would you use

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Koop

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To all the cuemakers.

I really like the WOW threads as there is a ton of useful material.

I was wondering what you think is the best wood for making cues and why?
Bocote is my personal favorite but I'm always willing to learn, especially if there is another wood that hits nicer.
This would go for points as well. On a pointed cue what is your favorite combo and why?

Sorry if these might prompt long answers but I really do love what you guys can do and any information toward finding the great "hit" is always welcome.

Thanks in advance,
Dave
 
There is no best wood or wood combination as they all have their own benefits and downfalls. The only acception is I feel Maple is the best for shaft wood. Some argue Ash hits better. Some argue Maple hits better. But Maple is nice and smooth when sanded and no other wood I know of has the feel of maple in the hit along with smooth surface to run through your fingers.
Chris
www.cuesmith.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
 
If I had to make me cue, it'd have a Brazilian rosewood forearm, purpleheart handle under the wrap.

But, the best hitting stick I ever tried was an African olivewood forearm with rock maple handle by Zylr.
 
Thanks for the reply guys and I do realize it may be considered subjective, but I am curious to know from all you cuemakers what you feel is the best combo in terms of hit and playability.

Regards,
Dave

Joey, what was the weight of the combo you mentioned?
 
cueman said:
There is no best wood or wood combination as they all have their own benefits and downfalls. The only acception is I feel Maple is the best for shaft wood. Some argue Ash hits better. Some argue Maple hits better. But Maple is nice and smooth when sanded and no other wood I know of has the feel of maple in the hit along with smooth surface to run through your fingers.
Chris
www.cuesmith.com
www.internationalcuemakers.com
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Jack
www.johnmaddencues.com
voting member American Cuemakers Association
 
DDKoop said:
Thanks for the reply guys and I do realize it may be considered subjective, but I am curious to know from all you cuemakers what you feel is the best combo in terms of hit and playability.

Regards,
Dave

Joey, what was the weight of the combo you mentioned?
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A little over 19.
I just took a pass on my only Brazilian rosewood blank.
I still don't know what to do with it.
I think it'll have olivewood points and sleeve someday.
 
JoeyInCali said:
A little over 19.
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I think it'll have olivewood points and sleeve someday.
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If you like olivewood, this link (olivewood into cocobolo) shows a pic of a cue I got from Murray Tucker. It's the second cue. Cocobolo isn't rosewood, but the concept is the same.
 
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catscradle said:
If you like olivewood, this link (olivewood into cocobolo) shows a pic of a cue I got from Murray Tucker. It's the second cue. Cocobolo isn't rosewood, but the concept is the same.
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NICE!
That is so purdy!
I can only imagine all the hand sanding and blowing MT had to go through with that coco and olive combo.
 
DDKoop said:
To all the cuemakers.

I really like the WOW threads as there is a ton of useful material.

I was wondering what you think is the best wood for making cues and why?
Bocote is my personal favorite but I'm always willing to learn, especially if there is another wood that hits nicer.
This would go for points as well. On a pointed cue what is your favorite combo and why?

Sorry if these might prompt long answers but I really do love what you guys can do and any information toward finding the great "hit" is always welcome.

Thanks in advance,
Dave
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My personal cue(s) both are maple (one birdseye one straight grain) and brazilian rosewood. One has a stainless joint and the other has ivory.
 
JoeyInCali said:
NICE!
That is so purdy!
I can only imagine all the hand sanding and blowing MT had to go through with that coco and olive combo.
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My lathe cuts so smooth that I don't have to do a lot of sanding. In fact I put on my first coat of sealer before doing any sanding at all.
 
Murray Tucker said:
My personal cue(s) both are maple (one birdseye one straight grain) and brazilian rosewood. One has a stainless joint and the other has ivory.
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Thanks Murray and everyone else so far.

I guess there is a reason you see so many classic cues made of rosewood.

Regards,
Koop
 
Murray Tucker said:
My lathe cuts so smooth that I don't have to do a lot of sanding. In fact I put on my first coat of sealer before doing any sanding at all.
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Great minds think alike... :D
This helps keep lighter woods clean too.
 
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DDKoop said:
To all the cuemakers.

I really like the WOW threads as there is a ton of useful material.

I was wondering what you think is the best wood for making cues and why?
Bocote is my personal favorite but I'm always willing to learn, especially if there is another wood that hits nicer.
This would go for points as well. On a pointed cue what is your favorite combo and why?

Sorry if these might prompt long answers but I really do love what you guys can do and any information toward finding the great "hit" is always welcome.

Thanks in advance,
Dave
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Dave, I must disagree with Chris.
Bocote has no down falls as far as I know. Been building these poles a long time, and never seen a down fall with Bocote.
Your choice is also my choice. Bocote, has a real good return feeling when you hit a ball. Most woods do not allow you to feel the TRUE hit, with other inlays over layed. Bocote, no matter what the inlay is, still feels great..
My good friend Joe Gold also says the same thing about Bocote.
Many woods have a good feeling. Bocote is best for me.
blud
 
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