New cue needed fast but need some help!

[Deano1973]

I found the baracuda cue very light, so could do with a little heavier.

[Bigmeek]

I found the baracuda cue very light, so could do with a little heavier.

Maybe you've done this but if it was me I'd get the baracuda weighed so that I'd know what weight I wanted the new cue to be. Personally I find that even an ounce makes a difference. To be fair a lot of things about a cue can be in your head. You don't want to be thinking about whether you've got the right weight etc when you're getting down on the shot!!! I changed cue last year and I have to say it was traumatic. Still not entirely happy with the new cue but I'm trying to be patient.

[dantuck_7]

I am so confused now!
I have a league game on the tuesday, To be honest I'm only an ok player who plays in a division one league, but would like to treat myself to a nice new cue. I was looking at the master cue m7?

Out of interest is this a pool league or snooker? There is always a match the week after so don't be in a rush to get one that you're not going to get years of use out of.

[Deano1973]

So do you think I should get that master cue m7

[Deano1973]

It's a snooker league I play in, i'm just confused on what cue to get.

[Bigmeek]

So do you think I should get that master cue m7

Deano Its your decision at the end of the day but Greenbaize are a good choice. They won't give you rubbish. The mastercue range of cues are very nice looking. If it was me here is the way I would be going about it:-
Firstly I would be making up my mind on exactly what specification of cue I liked. You can only do this by trying different ones. There's a lot of things to consider. Its not just the way the cue looks or who has made it. It takes time.
Next I would contact a few cue manufacturers for prices.
Lastly I would make sure I put in plenty practice with my new cue before playing with it in a league match.
If you've made your mind up that you like the look of the M7 and want it for Tuesday then go for it but give the cue a fair chance. Don't blame the cue if you can't play the way you used to.

[Deano1973]

To be honest the way I have been playing lately with my old cue, the new one can only be better.....can't it? The baracuda I brought on ebay years ago and had no clue what it was like but got on ok with it.

Thanks again for all your help.

[hotpot]

Some good advice given to you , as others have said you need to know exactly what specs you want and then what design to go for whether it be something fancy or just plain . D ont rush into something you may regret .

[goku]

hi deano, i was once in your shoes wanted a cue quick to replace the old one (which was stolen grrrrr). in the end i took 6 months to purchase the cue i have now which is a peradon king cue. as many of the other guys have said its very much about what feels right for you, 2 cues of the same spec by the same manufacturer can throw differently, so my advise to you is before you buy a cue try it out, see how it feels check out the weight and how it throws dont worry about the deign, the right cue will allow you to become a better player not the design.
good luck, happy cue hunting

[Deano1973]

Thanks guys,

Unfortunatley my other cue is no good anymore and the other is pretty much the same spec, I will probably end up getting the m7 or will have a chat with Stu and maybe figure a cue out? But I do need one.

[black&blue]

Hi Deano.

I own a Barracuda gold medal cue (2 piece) and also a Master cue M7 Pyragon (3/4 joint). No question about it, the Master cue is a lot better: superior feel and excellent balance.

Is there are store near you that sells Master cues or maybe someone who owns a Master cue that will let you try it? A trip to Greenbaize would be ideal because you can try different Master cues. The M7 has multiple splices. The Master cue pro butt cues are less expensive because they have fewer splices.

ADR147 has a Master cue Pro Butt 4 for sale in ebay. I've been telling my friends to buy it. If Andrew says it is a good cue, then it must be really good.

By the way, I tried different tips on my M7 cue. Wooldridge super tips works well with the cue.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

[Freddie Ng]

Survey and test out as many cue as you can before making your decision.

Cheers

[Deano1973]

Thanks for your help guys, Unfortunatley there are no places where I am to try all these different cues and the clubs that we go to never have more than 2 cues in stock for sale.

I gave Stu a call at green baize and ended up getting a GBL c3 cue the darker one of them. He has been very helpeful and if I dont like the cue I can return for another or refund. Has anyone used these cues before?

Many thanks again

[Bigmeek]

Well Deano, how did it go with the new cue? Did you play well? Give us an update.

[Freddie Ng]

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