Bmoretallpaul
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What length cue do you like to shoot with
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HillCountryBill
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I’ve lengthened my cue from a 58” to 62”. I find that it keeps me from reaching for the butt of the cue and I’m placing my stroking hand at a better balance point. I’m 6’3” and always had a tendency to reach for the butt of the cue which affected my stroke.
rich htx
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60 inches my one player is actually
A fantastic hitting titleist by cues directly
A fantastic hitting titleist by cues directly
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oldschool1478
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62" 19oz. 11mm tip. Near euro-taper.
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I was shooting with a 29” butt and a 30” shaft, and using a 4” extension, then when I made my 60” cue I stopped using the extension. If I ever start using an extension again it’ll be with a very light cue because anything over 19 or 19.5 oz feels too heavy for me to have a proper touch...just noticeable for the touchy shots mostly, but I’ve noticed it...so if I make a lighter 16.5 or 17 oz cue then that might work out for me, since most joint extensions are around 2 oz
I was shooting with a 29” butt and a 30” shaft, and using a 4” extension, then when I made my 60” cue I stopped using the extension. If I ever start using an extension again it’ll be with a very light cue because anything over 19 or 19.5 oz feels too heavy for me to have a proper touch...just noticeable for the touchy shots mostly, but I’ve noticed it...so if I make a lighter 16.5 or 17 oz cue then that might work out for me, since most joint extensions are around 2 oz
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I play with a schon cue, 29inch butt with 32inch shafts. Total 61inches. I am a tall fellow of 76inches so even that cue is a little short for me. I talked to some cue makers about making a 64inch cue but they seem to back away. I will try the super billiards expo this year to see if someone can accommodate
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Making a 64” cue isn’t a big deal, but you’d need a custom case...or you could just pick up a mid extension and use a regular case...if you’ve tried that and don’t like the hit, could try a rear extension. If that’s too heavy then prepare to dish out some dough. The downside of making something like that is that it won’t hold value or resell well because it’s non standard. You could always resell the extensions if you don’t like them.
Making a 64” cue isn’t a big deal, but you’d need a custom case...or you could just pick up a mid extension and use a regular case...if you’ve tried that and don’t like the hit, could try a rear extension. If that’s too heavy then prepare to dish out some dough. The downside of making something like that is that it won’t hold value or resell well because it’s non standard. You could always resell the extensions if you don’t like them.
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HillCountryBill
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No, I’m using a 4” mid cue extension. I’ve only used it for a month. There doesn’t seem to be any significan deflection but I don’t have many shots in one pocket that require me to shoot at warp speed. I’m playing with a Jerry Olivier sneaky pete with one of Olivier’s low deflection shafts.
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I feel like I can get used to anything with 2 solid weeks of practice. Doesn’t mean I’ll like it though. As far as deflection goes, if a mid extension is causing deflection then your bridging it wrong,
. (I don’t see how anything below your bridge hand can affect the cue ball. Maybe you just meant noticeable grip hand vibration though, which makes more sense.)
I feel like I can get used to anything with 2 solid weeks of practice. Doesn’t mean I’ll like it though. As far as deflection goes, if a mid extension is causing deflection then your bridging it wrong,
. (I don’t see how anything below your bridge hand can affect the cue ball. Maybe you just meant noticeable grip hand vibration though, which makes more sense.)
HillCountryBill
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I feel like I can get used to anything with 2 solid weeks of practice. Doesn’t mean I’ll like it though. As far as deflection goes, if a mid extension is causing deflection then your bridging it wrong,
No, I don’t have grip hand vibration. If anything the weight is noticibly heavier and the balance point has changed. I prefer the added weight. I play once a week for 3 1/2 to 4 hours so I need more time to evaluate the extension.
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Jb cases fit 62" cues. I've got one of the first 30" Jacoby Black shafts coming soon. Should be interesting to see how a 30" carbon fiber with a long taper plays. I'ts susposed to being made today, hoping to get it in a few days before Southaven but I dont think it will get here in time...
Now, if you need to go longer, you could get you a super light 16" carbon fiber rear extension like I made for my cue...lol
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Cool I didn’t know that. I will be ordering a dealer case soon...prob won’t have it in time for MOT tho.
Cool I didn’t know that. I will be ordering a dealer case soon...prob won’t have it in time for MOT tho.