Why are cue extensions generally cheap crap?

[the lone wolf]

The female part of a spirolock joint weighs only 0.38 of an ounce or 11 grammes, take away the 25mm X 12mm of wood that will be drilled out and the difference is tiny and nothing to be concerned about, the balance point will move less than 10mm, something you won't even notice.

Thanks vmax!

[Cue crafty]

There are two types of spirolock joints, one is smaller than the other so buyer beware.

Thanks, fortunately they are identical and I think the rocking can be remedied by taking the lip of the rim down slightly. The spirolock is recessed slightly too much for it to get home sufficiently.

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[vmax]

Thanks, fortunately they are identical and I think the rocking can be remedied by taking the lip of the rim down slightly. The spirolock is recessed slightly too much for it to get home sufficiently.

send it to me and I'll take it back on the lathe for the cost of postage, thirty second job so no charge.

[Cue crafty]

send it to me and I'll take it back on the lathe for the cost of postage, thirty second job so no charge.

That's very kind and thank you but I'm lucky enough to have a local pal who can do it for me.

Cheers.

[Shockerz]

Thanks, fortunately they are identical and I think the rocking can be remedied by taking the lip of the rim down slightly. The spirolock is recessed slightly too much for it to get home sufficiently.

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I've seen spirolocs in these recessed types before, they don't fit well.

For a spiroloc to fit perfectly it cannot:

1. Be fitted in a recess or it won't lock fully (as stated earlier)
2. Be fitted proud or the area around the base of the spiroloc will leave a slight gap around the base of the cue and put all the pressure on the joint.

[Shockerz]

I like the idea of something a bit more sturdy and quality for a telescopic extension but it's whether it would sell.

It would be a small market but i'm sure would make a few bob here and there.

For me you would have to have a metallic joint at the bottom of the cue and the top of the extension for a sound fit; a little like Cue Crafty's earlier pic but you wouldn't want it to wear on the bottom of a cue if it were wood.

[Cue crafty]

It's for the occasional shot, not worth getting concerned about, if it's good enough for every other snooker player it should be good enough for you

this is my view, for the odd shot, the difference it negligible (well to me anyway ) and they are tools to do a job, to enable you to pot the ball to keep the break going and win the frame !

I hear ya fellas, but this is more about continued progress. The original ideas of a full butt and a half butt , have been replaced with firstly , the push fit extendable then the screw in Extn.

Would you still want to use them? Why stop here........ If you can think of it, it can be created, at first it will be expensive to create but if it's good people will want it, then it gets mass produced and the price drops....

I don't blame the tools and don't expect this to improve my game, but I do like design and improvement.

[vmax]

What about the Telecue ?

[Cue crafty]

What about the Telecue ?

Still got my telecue extenda from the 80's , perfect still to use on a standard rest to create a modern half/full butt.

[Cue crafty]

What about the Telecue ?

I know Ronnie would laff at this ****e, but that's only because he could make a 147 with a chop stick!

[the lone wolf]

I know Ronnie would laff at this ****e, but that's only because he could make a 147 with a chop stick!

Well he is probably the only pro who doesn't use a screw in extension on his cue.
But when one is recognised as an ambidextrous genius then who needs an extension!

That's it, I've decided just to practice harder and get as good as Ronnie

[Cue crafty]

Iwould like to see a mini butt with the the joint end an inverted version of the shape of the base of the cue if that make sense. A continuation of the flat as well would be good to try. The idea being that it feels as much of a continuation of the cue as possible. I hate that dip between the rounded bottom of the cue and the flat edge of the mini butt.

Looks like the new revolution has already started back in 2008 with this 1 Klik joint ! The design would we like should be possible with this joint. Need to research this more as I can't understand why it's not more widely used. Hmmmm?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1Klik-Snooker-butt-joint-solid-brass-New-improved-design-NO-THREADS-/291787336803

[TooDark]

Cuemakers wants you to buy their jointed extensions hence recently why Ton Praram has changed his joint. He’s gone from a typical Thai mini spiralock joint to his own version 2 joint. If you buy a new Ton Praram now then you have to buy his extensions and not a Maximus, Phoenix etc.

[Steve748]

I think I saw there is a hole in Ronnie's cue so he could use his own extension if John Parris gave him one

[blahblah01]

Well he is probably the only pro who doesn't use a screw in extension on his cue.
But when one is recognised as an ambidextrous genius then who needs an extension!

That's it, I've decided just to practice harder and get as good as Ronnie

Probably, but is he? For some reason (idiocy, maybe ) I think there that he isn't alone, and not with Tiffany for the poaters of a certain age

My cue is olde and doesn't have a socket. I am constantly tempted to get one fitted, but my Rest Play has REALLY improved, and posting this has me wondering if it is more consistent than usual shots, and put the idea to bed for a while.