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  • #1

    Cue advice

    Hi guys

    been playing since december and realy hooked, but i feel i wanna get a new cue to kinda up my game and get a 'feel' of the cue ball if you know what i mean....

    been reading on here about the differnet prices and types of cues you can get but im a little stumped at where to buy, and what

    heres my spec - 57" length and a tip of about 9.7mm (its a bce machined fr3 or something only £20) two piece middle joint

    i feel happy using that length but im not too sure on the weight of it, its kinda medium ish weight but i would prefer something a little heavier, without that bloody sticky varnish !!! (why oh why do they use it) and preferably ebony 3/4 in black only no fancy colouring. Simple and clean

    id be looking to spend near the £100 mark but could push maybe a little further if the best deals about (case and stuff)

    also whats the deal with some online stores (not ebay of course) that allow returns after use (if i aint happy lets say)

    sorry for the bloody essay but this is a big jump for me lol

    thanks Hish
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  • #2
    Personally i would be looking to spend nearer the 150 mark to get a good cue. Are you looking for extensions as well? 100 including case is really not that much. I think craftsman would be your best bet however the machine spliced cues are all out of stock at the moment. Havent had any experience personally but the legend (cheapest currently in stock) is 110 with mini butt.
    http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalo...ssic_cues.html
    alternatively for a bit more theres welshpooltrading (bitter on this forum). his cues are 125 + postage and can be found on ebay here
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120360631354
    And then theres second hand cues of which im sure someone else on this forum will be more qualified to talk about than me.

    On the specs front, if you are looking for somehting on the heavy end of the scale i would suggest perhaps 18.5 - 19Oz. The varnish is only really found on the very cheap cues and any decent cue should have an oil or wax finish.
    Sorry for the perhaps confusing essay in reply!
    sigpic A Truly Beakerific Long Pot Sir!

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    • #3
      Originally Posted by RGCirencester View Post
      Personally i would be looking to spend nearer the 150 mark to get a good cue. Are you looking for extensions as well? 100 including case is really not that much. I think craftsman would be your best bet however the machine spliced cues are all out of stock at the moment. Havent had any experience personally but the legend (cheapest currently in stock) is 110 with mini butt.
      http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalo...ssic_cues.html
      alternatively for a bit more theres welshpooltrading (bitter on this forum). his cues are 125 + postage and can be found on ebay here
      http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=120360631354
      And then theres second hand cues of which im sure someone else on this forum will be more qualified to talk about than me.

      On the specs front, if you are looking for somehting on the heavy end of the scale i would suggest perhaps 18.5 - 19Oz. The varnish is only really found on the very cheap cues and any decent cue should have an oil or wax finish.
      Sorry for the perhaps confusing essay in reply!
      You're a quick study, Rob, aren't you! It's good advice!
      Il n'y a pas de problemes; il n'y a que des solutions qu'on n'a pas encore trouvées.

      "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put in a fruit salad." Brian O'Driscoll.

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      • #4
        LOL i thought u went to bed?
        Usually your the one to say all that but i thought you were gone so i did it for you :P
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        • #5
          hey zidane, i am selling a cue.

          The specs are:
          58 inches
          9.9mm tip
          18.5 Oz
          17" b/p

          It is plain ebony butt and ash shaft, the cue is 3/4 joint with brass airlock joints, and base joint in the butt of the cue. The cue also comes with an aluminium case. I am looking for £130.00 for the cue and case.

          snookerloopy_08:snooker::snooker::snooker:

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          • #6
            Originally Posted by RGCirencester View Post
            LOL i thought u went to bed?
            Usually your the one to say all that but i thought you were gone so i did it for you :P
            Well thanks very much for thinking of me, Rob! The missus hijacked the computer all evening for work, so I'm only on for a quick looksee ...
            Il n'y a pas de problemes; il n'y a que des solutions qu'on n'a pas encore trouvées.

            "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put in a fruit salad." Brian O'Driscoll.

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            • #7
              Just out of interest what make of cue is it? Got any pictures? We all like to see pictures

              Keith: buy a netbook... Brilliant things, and it runs virtual pool 3 so i can play snooker in lectures, umm i mean work very hard in lectures Alternatively the missus can use good old fasioned pen and paper
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              • #8
                Good ideas, all of them!
                Il n'y a pas de problemes; il n'y a que des solutions qu'on n'a pas encore trouvées.

                "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put in a fruit salad." Brian O'Driscoll.

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                • #9
                  Got any tips on good second hand cues to get if he so chooses keith?
                  sigpic A Truly Beakerific Long Pot Sir!

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                  • #10
                    O'min....you cant really much expect more than that for this price range.

                    Enjoy :snooker::snooker::snooker:
                    Last edited by MattCash; 16 February 2012, 04:10 PM. Reason: no longer own cue

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                    • #11
                      Looks quite nice from where im sitting, Never tried an o'min so cant comment on the quality. It'll certainly be a huuuuge step up from those 20 quid riley things though!
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                      • #12
                        they're nice cues to use, but this isn't to my specs which is why i am selling. Besides i already have two other cues which leaves me no time to play with this one

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                        • #13
                          Yip, O'Min cues are very good indeed. Personally, I'd also recommend Master machine-spliced cues and older Craftsman hand-spliced cues. Those are almost always good, solid cues. What else...? Older Peradons are sometimes good, but a bit of a lottery.

                          That's about all in his price range that I'd buy.
                          Il n'y a pas de problemes; il n'y a que des solutions qu'on n'a pas encore trouvées.

                          "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put in a fruit salad." Brian O'Driscoll.

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                          • #14
                            yeah i sounds good loopy defo interested but with some decent pics of course mate im in hounslow so not too far from you we could meet up. just little worried bout the length and i read that 17" is too forward heavy or something

                            thanks RGC for the response mate , some sound advice and i mean i appreciate the more bang for your buck defo applies in my situation right now, this guy on ebay, whats the deal with his cues are they like craftsman or his own brand, also got any links to his previous customers

                            oh and thanks for the quick replies bloody awesome

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                            • #15
                              Originally Posted by snookerloopy_08 View Post
                              they're nice cues to use, but this isn't to my specs which is why i am selling. Besides i already have two other cues which leaves me no time to play with this one
                              If this is the cue you're selling for £130, it's an absolute steal if it's in good nick! Jump on it before it disappears!
                              Il n'y a pas de problemes; il n'y a que des solutions qu'on n'a pas encore trouvées.

                              "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is knowing not to put in a fruit salad." Brian O'Driscoll.

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