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Hi. I was playing pool today with an old cue of mine as my main cue has been sent off for a tip deduction. The old cue is 2 inches longer, 3oz heavier and has an 8.5 tip instead of 9.2. I wasn't playing my best today and put it down to using my old cue. However, my team mate said "a good player doesn't blame his tools and playing without your regular cue shouldn't make a difference". Am I correct in saying it does make a difference or is he right and it's just down to mentality? Thanks.
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Last edited by Canny Tim; 3 February 2014, 04:46 AM. -
I think the cue makes a difference. Your two cues are quite different, i think this will make a difference. I also have two cues and i play much better with one of them. -
A good player can play with any cue however they can play better with one that feels right.
Once you get used to a cue and its playing characteristics it can become one with you - when that happens it is a beautiful thing - I think you can get used to different cues and it can be fun with new ones getting used to the throw the balance and the new spec - weight - tip - length and things but it takes a while to feel comfortable with it. When I switch cues usually I loose position for a while - getting too much on the white until I learn these things.
So I don't agree with that old saying - it might be possible to pick up a cue and know it feels right - but to become totally at ease with it takes a while.Comment
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the differences are so big that in this instance the cue would make a huge difference.Comment
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Definitely makes a difference. I had a game last night at the club with a house cue, lighter, shorter etc. Played okay but not brilliant.Comment
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True - this spec is vastly different hereComment
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That's what I thought
thanks
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A cue is a bit like that pair of comfortable shoes or item of clothing that feels just right for you, they may not be the height of fashion and seen better days but you always feel confident and right wearing them, I know I will get some rude comments ! but handle your cue a lot ! plenty of T.L.C. even when not at the table, some practice cue-ups on the kitchen work top, really get the feel of it in your hands so it becomes part of you, Ok ! some say you should be able to play with any cue that"s their opinion.Originally Posted by ADR147 View PostComment
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It's true - a good workman doesn't blame his tools. But then again they wouldn't dream of using a huge cold chisel to carve an intricate piece of work - even though it would probably do the job!
Because of the psychology involved, sportsmen will rarely take the blame themselves, especially if they consider something else has put them off their stroke. Anyone who responds to your explaination of where-it-went-wrong with the 'bad workman' routine is usually trying to unsettle you and put you off your game.
He doesn't sound like a very supportive fellow team member to me!Comment
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I think anyone can get use to playing with a cue given time, however switch from one to another which has specs that are totally different will affect how you play.
the weight, length, balance, stiffness of the shaft, even the tip size and type of tip all have an impact. so once you find a cue you are comfortable with is best, and when looking for a new cue you should look for similar specs of your old cue so when playing with it you don't have to adjust anything muchComment
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Hi canny tim
The cue makes a massive difference defo. Every cue hits differently as far as im concerned and takes time to get used to new cues or a cue u havent used for a while.
Cheers Chris small
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