Wrapless pool cues

[Brother Ron]

I like the looks of no wrap as well as not periodically having it re-wrapped.

 

[gregcantrall]

How many people use wrapless cues versus linen or leather? I’m wondering what the advantages are for wrapless.

Stealth is the advantage of my wrapless. Well it is a sneaky.
I do prefer the smoth grip. When my Irish linen wrap on my Joss gave up, I liked the slightly smaller grip, so never replaced it.

 

[jeephawk]

Got a leather wrap on the Becue - first wrap of any kind for me. I like it. The McDermott 50th that came last week has a linen wrap - had no idea what to expect. It’s very well done and the slickest of all my cues but I like the feel. Wrapless, wrapped (now I have a couple), I can’t say I notice once I’ve started hitting shots.

 

[mdavis228]

There is no advantage to it. Purely personal preference

This.

 

[moop]

I originally liked linen the most but now I prefer leather. I had a custom wrapless cue for a bit but it just didn't feel "right" and I can't explain why. I'll grab another one soon enough to try again.

 

[straightline]

You wrapped feel guys, do you use gloves in your daily activities?

 

[Rusty in Montana]

Why yes I do wear gloves when I go outside to work or even shovel snow or most anything else , I live in Montana where it's a good idea to do so .
And you're point is ?

 

[straightline]

Why yes I do wear gloves when I go outside to work or even shovel snow or most anything else , I live in Montana where it's a good idea to do so .
And you're point is ?

Wondering why the fixation on wrapped is all. There might be some subliminal security going on. Leather and baseball players for the leather guys etc...

 

[Rusty in Montana]

Possibly another reason maybe for older folks myself included we've grown up seeing the legends of pool on TV playing with a custom pool cue with a wrap of whatever persuasion and wanted something similar . I blame ABC 's wide world of sports for that as they covered a wide variety of sporting events including pool !
That and we didn't have YouTube and all the other outlets to watch or internet period for that matter and when we went to the bowling alley or bar with our parents all they had was unwrapped bar cues , so a cue with a wrap even if it was just nylon thread was considered as special to some people ?
Just some random thoughts to consider .

 

[Hail Mary Shot]

I liked a cue with a wrap when I was younger since it looked premium and different from the typical cues we have. nowadays, I prefer a wrapless one since I like how it feels and look. as far as playability, it doesn't make a difference for me.