Jan 21, 2025 · I ran across this cue on Amazon for $189 and liked to looks, so I decided to purchase it. I saw that it came with a cheap carbon fiber shaft and i just planned on junking it and using my shafts. For one because I figured it would be total junk, and for 2, I have given up on carbon fiber shafts.

Feb 17, 2025 · I was pondering the future of cues and cue market. I have a couple of thoughts here. - Pockets are getting smaller, players need to get closer to the cue --> short cues are history and we are moving towards 59-60" cues. - Carbon fiber shafts are here to stay, but some players will stay with wooden, kielwood and CF infused shafts.

Feb 22, 2025 · For me, break cue usage and break cue choices depend upon what game one is playing ( 8, 9, 10 ball)--i.e. rack size and what the racking set up is- triangle rack vs. a flat set template rack. Also a factor is table size- 7 vs. 9 foot. These are the factors that I consider in choosing my break cue for the day.

Feb 15, 2017 · I created this thread in an attempt to educate as many cue fanciers/collectors as I can. I see posts all the time asking "What model cue is this", or "cue ID help". To start, I will list cues by Maker/Manufacturer with a link containing information about the maker. I will try to periodically update this "Table of Contents".

Dec 24, 2024 · Couldn’t the cue maker build a heavier butt requiring a smaller, lighter bolt? What the heck, would 3 or 4 1/4 oz. headless bolts placed inches apart in the butt distribute the added weigh better than a 1 oz. (or heavier) bolt screwed in the ass of the cue. I believe a cue without any weight bolt, or else the lightest bolts needed, plays better.

Feb 27, 2025 · 1) Hanshew is a superb jump cue, by far the best wooden jump cue I've ever owned. I would have no qualms about using it again. 2) Why do you want to change? There's nothing wrong with just wanting something new, but it's worth asking what you expect to gain. If you are expecting a dramatic improvement over the Hanshew I fear you may be ...

Jan 1, 2025 · I believe that was the first logo he used. As for price, the ones i have seen come up for sale did not get a high Price. Like a lot of cue makers, the locals love their cues, but if you are not local you may never even heard of them.

Mar 5, 2025 · I have been looking at a couple different cues lately as I would like to replace my original cue from the 70's, and would also like to get a Break/Jump cue. I will probably purchase a cheaper McDermott to use as a backup/second cue that I can use for everyday play and keep my Meucci for tournaments and league if I decide to start playing league ...

Feb 22, 2025 · The cue is stored in a Sterling 4X8 case (JB design) that is fully loaded and non of the other butts or shafts show these stains. it's not from playing with the cue, one shaft is unplayed and with the other shaft I played 2-3 sessions when I got it.

Feb 17, 2025 · Kamui Black Tips are made from high quality, specially selected pigskin. With each Kamui tip, the leather is tanned by a special moisture proof tanning, giving the Kamui Black the black color and making it "humidity resistant".