Pool Cues - Where to Start

[DON SVO]

I'll have to check again but im fairly certain that this one is solid wood. The rubber cue end screws strait into the shaft. Unless there is a wooden plug...

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Underneath the rubber bumper you should find an allen-headed screw, this screw is a certain weight and can be replaced.

[black2002ls]

There's a weight bolt in the ass end of that McDermott sneaky pete.

I'll have to check again but im fairly certain that this one is solid wood. The rubber cue end screws strait into the shaft. Unless there is a wooden plug...

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[Skidmark]

Well, for the past couple days I've been playing with a Lucasi and have enjoyed it. I ended up ordering a Lucasi L-D8.

Http://www.poolcues.com/two-piece-cues/lucasi-cues-l-d8-pool-cue

[ThreeFingerPete]

When I was shooting all of the time, I used one of two cues. My first real cue was a viking. I absolutely loved it. I prefer a lighter stick and this one was 18 oz IIRC. As I started improving, I started stumbling on some money games. I came across a sneaky pete that I decided I had to have, it was a McDermott and I love it, other than the fact that it is a little heavy for my liking it is 21 oz IIRC and solid so I can't change the weight. I unfortunately shattered the shaft on my viking. I had a little too much Jack one night and bounced the tip off of the table pretty hard and that was that. I've been wanting to pick up another shaft for it, however, with the current shape my back is in, the few times I've tried to play, I haven't been able to lean over a table like I used to, those tough far reaching shots are near impossible now. If there was a decent pool hall near Greenville (the town not AVE) I would try and get back into it. All that is available right now are shitty bar boxes.

There's a weight bolt in the ass end of that McDermott sneaky pete.

[black2002ls]

When I was shooting all of the time, I used one of two cues. My first real cue was a viking. I absolutely loved it. I prefer a lighter stick and this one was 18 oz IIRC. As I started improving, I started stumbling on some money games. I came across a sneaky pete that I decided I had to have, it was a McDermott and I love it, other than the fact that it is a little heavy for my liking it is 21 oz IIRC and solid so I can't change the weight. I unfortunately shattered the shaft on my viking. I had a little too much Jack one night and bounced the tip off of the table pretty hard and that was that. I've been wanting to pick up another shaft for it, however, with the current shape my back is in, the few times I've tried to play, I haven't been able to lean over a table like I used to, those tough far reaching shots are near impossible now. If there was a decent pool hall near Greenville (the town not AVE) I would try and get back into it. All that is available right now are shitty bar boxes.

[diablo rojo]

My main cue is a McDermott (21 oz), it's a tank and I've used it for over 15 years. My Meucci (18 oz) is more about finesse and great for english. I also have a William Hoppe in mint condition that was passed down from my grandfather to my dad to me. It doesn't see much table time anymore, but it's a fantastic cue.

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[Txstang1]

I would say a McDermott for a great starter cue that you can Play at a high level with when/if yoy get there. If you decide you want to spend more $$, I have a Muecci and a schon I may sell. I would recommend a 12.75-13mm shaft. I prefer 12.75.

I don't buy into LD shafts, kamui chalk/tips or any of that. Triangle tip and masters for me.

[ThreeFingerPete]

LOL @ Roscoe. Way to pull your punches.

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[Mike]

LMAO, Rosco...

I was wondering when this post would come.

[Roscoe]

Very nice!
Can you zoom in on a name near the points or on the shaft?

No names near the points or shafts, but I have had a few others that did have names on the points.. I think...

[Osiris]

I just use the sticks in the wall racks.

[Snatch Napkin]

I have a cue. I kinda like it. A friend of mine made this for me, so it's no Joss by any stretch....

Very nice!
Can you zoom in on a name near the points or on the shaft?

[Roscoe]

I have a cue. I kinda like it. A friend of mine made this for me, so it's no Joss by any stretch....

[STANGGT40]

I haven't played seriously since the last time that we played.

well, i might stand a chance, then!

[Nash B.]

Of course, I was referring to the ones made before he died, not the ones made by his family. I wonder if the ones made today are any better than the Joss cues?

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