New cue advice

[Burnpark]

Hi All, I started playing again last September after 20+ years in the wilderness (played once a year for an hour). Anyway I purchased a cheap 2-piece cue 5 years ago as I was only knocking the balls around once in a blue moon. Now I am more serious about the game and currently playing 4-5 times a week I am thinking about getting a new cue. Even though I am playing really well with this cue, I feel like I am missing out on the extras such as the screw on small extension and main extension and being a short person I am stretching a lot. Some one suggested getting a thread put in the bottom of the cue and buying the extensions but I like the cue and weight so much that if I need to revert back to it I would prefer to have it in its current state.

So my question is how do I get a replica cue in terms of length, tip size and weight but as a 3/4 cue? When I pick up other players 3/4 cues I find the weight distribution different, is this common or just my imagination? This may be a silly question but how do you weigh a cue, would kitchen or bathroom scales suffice?

I notice a lot of people buy second hand cues off the web, but surely you need to try them first? Sorry if these are stupid questions.

[Leo]

Well it will all depend how much you want to pay. Do you want a 3/4 cue (don't bother) or do you want a 1 piece cue (defiantly). check this site out http://www.greenbaize.com

[jim evans]

A butt joint won't alter the weight enuf so just have it butt jointed if your happy with cue.

[RogiBear]

Your current cue I take it is a centre joint? If that is the case it won't be the easiest thing to replicate in either a 3/4 or a 1 piece. For me a centre joint just hits differently due to the joint location. Also the balance point will likely be further up than most 3/4 or 1 piece. 3/4 tend to have a solid butt, but they can be forward weighted by coring. Just weigh on kitchen scales (oz) I would think bp will be quite important you if you look for another cue.

That said, I agree with Jim the butt joint shouldn't make a noticeable difference.

[ADR147]

if you like the cue keep it and get a butt joint added.

[Rudraksh]

I am playing from three years and can make regular 45 breaks in gameplay
What cue should i be buying...?

[vmax4steve]

Hi All, I started playing again last September after 20+ years in the wilderness (played once a year for an hour). Anyway I purchased a cheap 2-piece cue 5 years ago as I was only knocking the balls around once in a blue moon. Now I am more serious about the game and currently playing 4-5 times a week I am thinking about getting a new cue. Even though I am playing really well with this cue, I feel like I am missing out on the extras such as the screw on small extension and main extension and being a short person I am stretching a lot. Some one suggested getting a thread put in the bottom of the cue and buying the extensions but I like the cue and weight so much that if I need to revert back to it I would prefer to have it in its current state.

You can buy a push on mini butt and push on cue extension so no need to alter your cue at all. Check out ebay.