Hey I just questions about heavier cues with the weights inside them. Would there be any effects on the cue? Are there any problems associated with them in the future?
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From what I understand, nearly all cues have a piece of lead in them, either for weight and/or balance issues.
So long as they do not become loose they will not have a detrimental affect to the cue.
If they do become loose (you will have a rattle at the butt end) it is possible for a cue maker/doctor to fix.
It does depending entitrely what woods are being used in the construction of the cue, as obviously woods have defining densities, and also weight requested by the customer.
The combination will determine the need for and how much lead is included.
I am sure a cuemaker can define this better for you.
lets see...
all the best
Up the TSF! :snooker:
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When I was talking to Dan a few weeks ago, we chatted about leads in butts and he mentioned that the biggest problem with doing this is that the glue used to ensure the lead(s) do not move, has a tendency to expand considerably and it can "blow" out, destroying the splicing. He also mentioned the cuts in the lead to allow the glue to "flow" around the plugs.
"Considerably" is a relative term as the leads are a very tight fit and I am sure the actual measurement is in microns.
I notice the tape on your cue holding it all togetherUp the TSF! :snooker:
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Found this from a famous US Pool cue maker
http://www.predatorcues.com/predator_cues_p3_demo.php
They use a threaded weight system that allows you to experiment and tailor the weight to your preference which I find quite interesting.
I'm surprised that technology hasn't quite crept in to the Snooker cue makers unlike in US with Pool cues
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Originally Posted by sootyvrs View Post
i just followed this link.
what a complete load of b*llocks.
this was the funniest quote for me - "and the stronger joint means straighter shots when you need them most"
as if a 'stronger' join can make you cue straighter...
btw, i'm all for technology and have nothing against threaded weight systems.
but that p3 demo is just a marketing vid to appeal to american morons (no offence to americans in general, just the idiots amongst you)
please god, spare us the same bullsh*t here. oh wait, we have acuerate...
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Found this to be quite amusing too...
http://www.miki-mezz.com/world/cues/...ker/index.html
Apparently, you can purchase a really heavy cue butt (to fix with your cue shaft) and practice generating cue power with it. Quote "...It will help you build strong muscles for improving your stroke..."... :snooker:
I've seen Mezz pool cues and they appear to be of good quality, solid construction and plays good too. But the marketing gimmicks for some of these american pool cues are quite bewildering...When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back. GET MAD!!
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Originally Posted by MikeWooldridge View Posti just followed this link.
what a complete load of b*llocks.
this was the funniest quote for me - "and the stronger joint means straighter shots when you need them most"
as if a 'stronger' join can make you cue straighter...
btw, i'm all for technology and have nothing against threaded weight systems.
but that p3 demo is just a marketing vid to appeal to american morons (no offence to americans in general, just the idiots amongst you)
please god, spare us the same bullsh*t here. oh wait, we have acuerate...
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Originally Posted by MikeWooldridge View Posti just followed this link.
what a complete load of b*llocks.
this was the funniest quote for me - "and the stronger joint means straighter shots when you need them most"
as if a 'stronger' join can make you cue straighter...
btw, i'm all for technology and have nothing against threaded weight systems.
but that p3 demo is just a marketing vid to appeal to american morons (no offence to americans in general, just the idiots amongst you)
please god, spare us the same bullsh*t here. oh wait, we have acuerate...
I did think as it will no doubt make me invincible and I'll definately be world champion within a year or so, It would be an awesome investment. Never mind a supreme quality cue like yours Mike, Based on what they advertise, yours just look pretty but theirs make sure I would never miss......
Haha yeah right. I know exactly where I would go if anything happened to my cue, and it CERTAINLY isn't Germany (or china...).If you want to play the pink, but you're hampered by the red, you could always try to play the brown!
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Originally Posted by damienlch View PostFound this to be quite amusing too...
http://www.miki-mezz.com/world/cues/...ker/index.html
Apparently, you can purchase a really heavy cue butt (to fix with your cue shaft) and practice generating cue power with it. Quote "...It will help you build strong muscles for improving your stroke..."... :snooker:
I've seen Mezz pool cues and they appear to be of good quality, solid construction and plays good too. But the marketing gimmicks for some of these american pool cues are quite bewildering...
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Originally Posted by ken147 View PostJust seen the link. I can't believe that American Pool players can fall for this nonsense... Utter utter tripe. What's next? A self potting pool cue?
Better still, have dials for how much screw or side you want then we can all masse aroundHigh Break: Pre TFS (08-11) = 18
In beautiful Yorkshire, fancy a game?
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