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Sep 13, 2004 :: The Science Of Tough Shots
Finding the right cue
So much has been said about which is the best cue on the market today. I swear by my Schular cue. Sammantha swears by her Downey custom cue. Why would we have such a difference in opinion? It is because of our size and physical make up.
Have you ever taken a cue off the rack and found a wonderful hitting cue? I have and if it is my home pool hall, I will mark the cue because not all cues hit alike and I will want to use that same cue again.
A perfect cue is balanced just for you. When you find one, it is mostly due to luck. I have had several great hitting cues. I bragged about them so much my students bought them out from under me.
Often times we will buy a cue and then try to make it work. We invested a lot of money in the cue, so we want to shoot with it. If it is not the right cue for you, it will never be right for you. It is not the proper fit for your size and style. Our cues should be personal and when you find the right one, do not sell it for any price.
There are some cue makers who continuously deliver a great hitting cue. They know balance, and quality of wood. The reason a Tiger shaft hits so well is because it is made in pieces. Tony wants to control the entire assembly of the shaft so that he can guarantee the quality of hit.
Some cue makers understand this and go to great lengths to buy the right wood. If it fits, and you like the cue, buy it and keep it.
