I made a cue about 2-2.5 years ago with an ash shaft and a plain ebony butt for myself.
First time I use it I had a 55. Shaft was not too stiff but very firm and responsive. I could screw the cue ball back to baulk potting the blue in the corner without much effort.
It was just a plain cue, nothing special. Shaft did not have even chevrons or anything like that. However, that shaft just suit me perfectly with just the right amount of spring and firmness. Anyway, one of my customers emailed me asking for a short cue for his student, and I sold it. I really regret it. I think it is largely mental plus I was practicing a lot back in those days--but whenever I miss a shot now I would think to myself, "darn! if only I still had that cue..."
First time I use it I had a 55. Shaft was not too stiff but very firm and responsive. I could screw the cue ball back to baulk potting the blue in the corner without much effort.
It was just a plain cue, nothing special. Shaft did not have even chevrons or anything like that. However, that shaft just suit me perfectly with just the right amount of spring and firmness. Anyway, one of my customers emailed me asking for a short cue for his student, and I sold it. I really regret it. I think it is largely mental plus I was practicing a lot back in those days--but whenever I miss a shot now I would think to myself, "darn! if only I still had that cue..."
Comment