Pool cue recommendations

[davbrucas]

I play with a Joss with Predator shaft and an old Meucci. Both great shooters.

[Roscoe]

You have lost your fucking mind if you think Predator cues hold value. They feel fucking rough on the hit.

Joined wood and spongy glue with cheap cork centers. Over priced pieces of shit.

What is "joined wood"?

I don't know much about cues so just curious...

[Lone Sailor]

I play with a Joss with Predator shaft and an old Meucci. Both great shooters.

I thought for sure you'd be using the McDermott Intimidator.

[davbrucas]

I thought for sure you'd be using the McDermott Intimidator.

Never heard of it.

[loc712]

You have lost your fucking mind if you think Predator cues hold value. They feel fucking rough on the hit.

Joined wood and spongy glue with cheap cork centers. Over priced pieces of shit.

As opposed to a mcdermott a pred will hold its value
Low deflection shafts do feel different
For value a nice Scruggs, or Gilbert works for me
My mind is intact there pool expert
My predator gets worked weekly and i know some pretty good players locally who agree
Just my opinion

[jayjohnson600]

Someone organize the 2014 DFWMustangs pool tournament.

[MustangPoser]

Okay figured it out almost. Since I don't want a look at me I suck cue I'm going with either:

Used mcdermott m11b ($150) or g series 4 point ($233 new).

[davbrucas]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/lucasi-sneaky-pete-lz2000sp-predator-shaft-/331095588549

[Snatch Napkin]

Pool cue recommendations

What is "joined wood"?

I don't know much about cues so just curious...

Pfffff..... I know you know about cues. :-)

A lot of cues are built in a manner of the butt being made out of several different woods versus one solid piece.
The cheaper cues aren't milled to fit very well and use glue to fill in the gaps. Predator does the same process as Rage. Typically using scraps to build a blank, then turning it down.
The higher end Predators aren't built this way.

The Lucasi hybrid shaft is built out of scraps.



As far as shafts go, there's not much point in spending more than $130 for the Player's HXT shaft.
You've got to be a seriously good player to feel or see a difference in deflection between it and any other low deflection shaft.

[Txstang1]

If i was gonna go low deflection I wouldn't buy a predator just because it's not american made.

OB cues are built and located right here in Plano and they warranty everything for life. great customer service also.

[Roscoe]

OB cues are built and located right here in Plano and they warranty everything for life. great customer service also.

Without a doubt.... Royce is a great guy and stands behind his product.

[Roscoe]

A lot of cues are built in a manner of the butt being made out of several different woods versus one solid piece.
The cheaper cues aren't milled to fit very well and use glue to fill in the gaps. Predator does the same process as Rage. Typically using scraps to build a blank, then turning it down.
The higher end Predators aren't built this way.

The Lucasi hybrid shaft is built out of scraps.



As far as shafts go, there's not much point in spending more than $130 for the Player's HXT shaft.
You've got to be a seriously good player to feel or see a difference in deflection between it and any other low deflection shaft.

i really didn't know that, or at least never thought of it....

<--- doesn't have a predator...

[Snatch Napkin]

i really didn't know that, or at least never thought of it....

<--- doesn't have a predator...

I should note that a good amount of custom cue makers build 3 piece butts, but these are meticulously milled to fit before gluing.

I've got some choice sticks, but my favorite shooting stick is a cheap ass Lucasi that I bought used and put an HXT shaft on it with a Kamui Super Soft tip.

I've got maybe $200 in it (including all of the tips I've gone through). I've been offered more than it's worth, but I won't part with it.

A buddy of mine makes cues and he's gonna show me how to make my own cue. The shaft will be purpleheart wood and the butt will be turned down from laminated blanks of colored wood. I'm still trying to decide which joint and ferrule I want. Also, whether or not I want a wrap. I'm used to wraps, but I get tired of cleaning them. It would also take away from the aesthetics of the wood.

Here are some examples of what I'm talking about.


I like the looks of that cocobolo ferrule.

[Txstang1]

I should note that a good amount of custom cue makers build 3 piece butts, but these are meticulously milled to fit before gluing.

I've got some choice sticks, but my favorite shooting stick is a cheap ass Lucasi that I bought used and put an HXT shaft on it with a Kamui Super Soft tip.

I've got maybe $200 in it (including all of the tips I've gone through). I've been offered more than it's worth, but I won't part with it.

A buddy of mine makes cues and he's gonna show me how to make my own cue. The shaft will be purpleheart wood and the butt will be turned down from laminated blanks of colored wood. I'm still trying to decide which joint and ferrule I want. Also, whether or not I want a wrap. I'm used to wraps, but I get tired of cleaning them. It would also take away from the aesthetics of the wood.

the butt of my schon is made out of multiple pieces.

is that a break cue you having built ? who is the builder, wonder if i know him.

Without a doubt.... Royce is a great guy and stands behind his product.

Yes he is ! they are all real cool cats over there. I just bought a break cue from them and love it. Also they do cue repairs, shaft tapers, tips,etc.

[Roscoe]

Wooden ferrules are crap.

Most all cuemakers use 3 piece construction - buttsleeve, handle with tenons and forearm.

None of these sections are milled, they are turned and glued in a lathe, not a mill. A mill is for cutting points.

I've made two cues myself, it's fun. Here they are: