Telescopic vs solid extention

[Stick]

It seems the norm is to have a mini-butt and a telescopic as extentions for a cue.

However, is it not also possible to have long wooden extention made in place of the telescopic? I am perhaps a bit old fashioned and a solid wood extention appeals more to me. Also it seems to me that the telescopic is really designed for the 1/2 and 3/4 cues?

Any comments about the pro's and con's of telescopic vs solid long extentions would be appreciated, especially relating to the use with a one piece cue.

Also, how long should a solid extention be to be effective considering that I have a 58 inch one piece cue and am about six feet tall?

[KeithinFrance]

The main problem with a solid wood extension would be the weight factor, IMO. There's also the length to look at, as most extendable extensions open out to around 40" (I think) to cover all options. If you have a solid 40" long wood extension then it's going to be heavy, cumbersome and might damage your butt socket over time.

You also have to look at the number of times you'll use the full-length extension compared to the mini-butt over the course of a frame, and you begin to realise just why most folk have both a mini-butt and an extending extension.

[Stick]

The main problem with a solid wood extension would be the weight factor, IMO. There's also the length to look at, as most extendable extensions open out to around 40" (I think) to cover all options. If you have a solid 40" long wood extension then it's going to be heavy, cumbersome and might damage your butt socket over time.

You also have to look at the number of times you'll use the full-length extension compared to the mini-butt over the course of a frame, and you begin to realise just why most folk have both a mini-butt and an extending extension.

Thanks Keith, that's the type of info I was looking for :snooker:

[poolqjunkie]

Yes, agreed with Keith.
Sometiems to reduce the weight the cue maker might stain a maple extension black; nevertheless, the stain would come off over time exposing the colour of the wood underneath.
A one piece extension cannot be extended to various lengths. You have to use the full lenght even if you only need a little bit more reach.
As it is so heavy and long it is also harder to control.
Lastly, I would say metal extensions are more durable than wooden long extensions as they would stay straight and not get dented as easily.

[andy carson]

telescopic extension is miles better so long as it fits well on the joint and in itself is well made

my only niggle with a metal telescopic is i wish they would put some wood on the end of it on the grip, as i tend to lose all feel using it when holding metal