New cue questions

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Is it true that there is one cue out there that suits you? I here this said on some forums. You may be able to play with several cues, but with one you will see a huge improvement in your game and know straight away that this cue is for you. Or rather, can you get used to ANY cue? It sounds like saying there is only girl out there, destined for you, lol.

I have a new cue and whilst I play some difficult shots more consistently (even played a 5 ball plant on the long cushion), I struggle to get as many balls in as before. This is because the cue's butt is a bit thinner than on my old cue (I've noticed that all new cues seem to have a thin butt section), and this has meant I need to recalibrate my grip and I struggle with the placement of my grip. Often I move up and down on the butt section of the cue before taking my shot so I struggle to settle in.

With sanding paper, how exactly do I use it on the cue tip to maintain the tip? Also, I want to put more of a dome on the tip and make it even smaller. Can any cue makers on here advise me on how to use a tip scuffer/shaper? Currently, the guy who sold me the cue just pit chalk on the tip and that was it. I'm new to maintaining tips and not brilliant with my hands lol.

This is the cue I have: http://uksnookerpool.com/product_inf...roducts_id=103 Is this a decent cue? I brought it because it came with all I need and when I played with it, it had a nice feel. However, it does need some polish as the shaft has become rough in just a few hours of use.

[Watford]

Hmmm it's not what I would have gone for but hay ho!
It might be worth retipping the cue (do you know what type of tip is on it?)

I don 't use a shapper myself just sandpaper I'd say the best way to learn is to do just attack the tip and see how you go!

ADR147 and Trevs1 are the experts though!

Is the cue varnished?

[cueman]

I think we have covered tips and sanding quite a few times, might be worth having a look because its not worth going over old ground all the time.

As for the original question, is there a cue out there for everyone?
Well yes there is, but finding it and knowing what you want in a cue is what you really should be asking yourself. Some players know exactly what they want in a cue and therefore will preside over many before settling on one that they feel most comfortable with. However, if you are starting out in the game then you really don't know what suits you best, you need to really learn to play the game before moving on to which cue is going to aid you in the long term.

[Watford]

Yeah I was thinking this myself but didn't say it!
The "search forums" is dead handy for stuff like this!

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It's a cheap Master Billiards/KCE cue that you can buy for less than half what you have paid on ebay. They're mass produced in taiwan and china. If you've been lucky you'll have one from one of the better batches of ash shaft. Most of the butts are rosewood if I remember rightly.