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08-15-2010 , 04:34 AM

Quadstriker

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I haven't shot regularly for over 5 years, but I thought this would make a good thread.

I bought a Jerry Pechauer cue in college and have shot with it since.

it's close to this one but it's more red in color and less brown.

08-15-2010 , 08:32 AM

Banzai

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Barracuda Gold Medal 3 Piece:

http://www.craftsmancues.com/Barracuda_cues.html

08-15-2010 , 10:44 AM

spadebidder

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I have played with a Mark Moore cue for many years. 17 oz, 12 mm tip, rosewood butt with linen wrap, composite joints over brass screw. I'm on the 3rd or 4th tip, which I put on myself using ordinary Elk Master tips that I finish to match a nickel curve.

08-15-2010 , 02:39 PM

exec771

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I use a Viking f58 17.5 oz. I like the its grip, as my palms sweat alot conventional cues tend to slip a little bit.

http://vikingcue.com/viking_pool_cue.php?cueid=122

Also a Lucasi jump cue..

http://www.ozonebilliards.com/enlarg..._2119_96676064

08-15-2010 , 06:26 PM

kitaristi0

l'étranger

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I haven't played in over a year but I have one of these in storage:

http://www.billiardwarehouse.com/cue...4_pool_cue.htm

08-15-2010 , 07:51 PM

jmitchell42

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i use a mcdermott 19 oz for my reg cue and love it.

i bought an action break jump cue years and years ago, and still use it. put a phenolic tip on and it is amazing.

08-15-2010 , 10:59 PM

EmpressNina

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I play in bars, so I have a standard issue Zebrawood 19oz Sneaky Pete.

08-16-2010 , 07:28 AM

Ponder

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just an old joss but i like it =)

08-16-2010 , 09:53 AM

sixfour

should be called sevenfour

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for snooker/8 ball i just have a cheapish riley 2-piece that i've used since forever. haven't played 9 ball properly in ages and generally just used whatever random cue was around and not broken.

08-16-2010 , 10:35 AM

#10

Harris

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For the last few years, I've used a Scot Sherbine sneaky pete with a linen wrap and a natural-colored joint. It's the first custom I've owned first-hand. My last cue before that was an old David Kersenbrock - I sold that almost 7 years ago, and I still miss it.

08-16-2010 , 02:59 PM

#11

Wamy Einehouse

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An 18.5 ounce John Parris Supreme with a 10mm tip.

08-16-2010 , 03:28 PM

#12

BrandysB

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I used to drool over John Parris cues when I was a busto high school kid lol

Last edited by BrandysB; 08-16-2010 at 03:29 PM. Reason: edit: don't be a nit, use a 9mm tip

08-16-2010 , 04:24 PM

#13

Wamy Einehouse

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandysB

don't be a nit, use a 9mm tip

I never really got on with smaller tips. Lucky enough to be blessed with a cue action that can get enough screw out of a ten and prefer the greater accuracy/stability you tend to get from bigger tips. Horses for courses I guess.

08-18-2010 , 11:13 AM

#14

wigan rl

old hand

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http://www.dwsports.com/2-Piece-Ronn...p-product/1395

This is near same as mine got a 9m tip on the weight is perfect can get loads of fizz on the cue ball with it

08-18-2010 , 01:37 PM

#15

Wamy Einehouse

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Also have an 18.5 ounce Meucci HOF1 but need to get a predator shaft for it (still got the dot shaft which plays ok but needs changing at some point).

08-18-2010 , 03:29 PM

#16

g-bebe

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I grew up playing pool on our family's incredibly large, small-pocketed snooker table. Like I've never even seen, let alone played on, a table as big as it. Never really learned anything specific other than just playing lots of games, so not sure how my "fundamentals" would stack up. Anyways since moving away for school I've not played much but would really like to get back into it.

What would people recommend for like a not-too-expensive, works-for-most-games starter cue? Is there such a thing? I'm 6'2 if that matters.

08-18-2010 , 03:49 PM

#17

spadebidder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by g-bebe

What would people recommend for like a not-too-expensive, works-for-most-games starter cue? Is there such a thing? I'm 6'2 if that matters.

Until you can answer that question for yourself, I'd play with a house cue, and experiment with different weights and tip sizes. But most recreational players would do well with any well-made 18oz stick with a 12-13 mm tip. Something decent can be found for about $100 in several name brands. Then maybe spend more after you play with it for a year and know what you want.

08-19-2010 , 01:18 AM

#18

Quadstriker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by g-bebe

I grew up playing pool on our family's incredibly large, small-pocketed snooker table.

/jealous

08-19-2010 , 12:51 PM

#19

g-bebe

because robots are strong

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I emailed my dad asking him about it. It was a Brunswick Gold Crown tournament snooker table. 5x10. No idea if that is truly a large table in the world of billiards but like I said, I've never seen or played on a bigger table.

08-19-2010 , 01:04 PM

#20

slamhound

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Quote:

Originally Posted by g-bebe

What would people recommend for like a not-too-expensive, works-for-most-games starter cue? Is there such a thing? I'm 6'2 if that matters.

I'd pick up a Players sneaky pete and put a better tip on it, shoots great, costs very little and you can always keep it around as a beater.

08-19-2010 , 01:42 PM

#21

spadebidder

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Quote:

Originally Posted by g-bebe

That's the standard US snooker table, it's actually 50"x100" playing surface (6" larger both ways than a regulation 9' pool table). In the UK they also have 6x12 snooker tables, which are monsters. On those you modify your strategy so you can actually reach the cue ball on the next shot.

08-20-2010 , 04:53 PM

#22

Quadstriker

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Quote:

Originally Posted by slamhound

I'd pick up a Players sneaky pete and put a better tip on it, shoots great, costs very little and you can always keep it around as a beater.

I did this very thing when starting out and still use it as a break cue.

09-02-2010 , 11:53 AM

#23

Spottswoode

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I have a Falcon cue with a synthetic joint, it's a little too soft at the hit for my liking, but I rarely play these days so it's fine for me.
It's got a purdy orange/black tiger-print running through it.