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How a Cue is Made – Video

admin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:21:35 +0000

Check out this video of making a cue – The amount of time it takes to make a cue can vary depending on the type of wood used and the number of inlays. This video will give you a good idea of the craftsmanship done to achieve the end product.

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Cue Tip Selection

admin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:21:01 +0000

Most manufacturers use medium/hard or hard tips from the factory. There are a few high-end manufacturers who offer different tips, but most of them don’t. Players who want different tips can purchase them at G Cue Billiards or at their local cue repair company.

Soft tips draw the ball easier but can mushroom just as easy and wear out faster. Shaping them is tough because they fluff up too much. Soft tips are generally used by beginners. However a number of after market tip companies have come out with high performance layered tips in a soft and super soft. These tips play extremely well for all skill levels. Since these tips are now available in layered style, the mushrooming and faster wear are a thing of the past.

Medium tips are the most common. They are recommended for intermediate to advanced players. They draw the cue ball well, don’t mushroom as easily and last longer than soft tips. They are made by stacking numerous layers of cowhide. Some of the layered tips available are Talisman, Tiger, Moori, Kamui & Kamui Black . Medium tips are the easiest to shape.

Hard tips are recommended for advanced players who have excellent ball control. They are harder to draw and harder to shape. Some players recommend these tips for breaking if they do not like or can not use phenolic style break tips.

*Changing the tip will change the ht of your cue so make sure you choose the right tip for your style of play*

Shafts

admin — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:20:16 +0000

Standard shafts range from 12mm to 13mm. As well as being a wide range of shaft diameter there is also a wide range of after market performance shafts. Predator and OB are among the top shaft companies. However McDermott with their G-Core and I-Shafts are definitely making a name for themselves. Jacoby has also come out with a performance shaft called the edge. All these shafts hover around the same price range of $125-$275. Feel free to call us or stop on by with any questions regarding these shafts or even take one for a test drive.

Tips for buying a cue

admin — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 20:15:53 +0000

There are 2 things that are most important to a player when buying a cue.
• #1: How the cue feels in a players hand (weight and balancing) and how it feels when they strike the cue ball.
• #2: How the cue looks, because players look at their cue every time they take it out of the case.
With the above two items in mind, the manufacturing of the “total” cue what gives a player the playability they are looking for. What’s the “total cue,” you might ask – well, here are the parts – starting from the top of the cue:

Tip
Ferrule
Shaft
Collar
Pin
Another Collar
Rings
Forearm
Wrap
Butt Sleeve
Bumper

Not all cues are created equal.

Cue makers design their cues to play a particular way. The way a cue plays has an effect on the player’s game. Cues are made with different joint materials, pins and threads that provide a different feel when the tip strikes the cue ball. The materials used affect the energy transfer from the shaft to the butt end of the cue. The harder the material the more resistance the energy faces and therefore the firmer the hit or feel of the cue. All joints styles are good but not all joints are good for every player. Stop by G Cue Billiards Store and lets us show you the proper way to buy a cue that fits your style of play. There is no substitute for test driving your future cue and of course this service is free of charge. That’s how we roll.

Shoot em’ straight!

In each of the notebooks below you can learn about all the sections of the “total” cue giving you a better understanding which, in turn, will allow you to make an intelligent decision when purchasing a cue or products and accessories for your cue.

Exotic Pocket Chalky’s by “Ken”

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:37:11 +0000

“WOW” – that sums up players first impressions of “Exotic Chalky’s by Ken!” These unique pocket chalkers are handcrafted from exotic skins with real bone and wood handles. Snake, Crocodile, Eel, Ostrich, Lizard, Shark, Frog, Stingray, Emu, Alligator, Ocean Perch, and Salmon are just a few of the skins used to produce these rare and one-of-a-kind chalkers.

Ken, the one-man production line coined this rare pool accessory as “Chalky’s” in hopes it will replace how players refer to their own pocket chalker – liken it to “Kleenex” which refers to any tissue you use.

G Cue Billiard Store stocks over 100 different Exotic Chalky’s by Ken. Remember, once they’re bought, there will never be another one. Check out the “Exotic Chalky’s” page to see what’s available today!

G Cue Billiard Store is an Authorized Dealer for Darafeev Furniture

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:57:29 +0000

G Cue Billiard Store is the Authorized Dealer for Darafeev furniture in the Phoenix Metro area. Darafeev game room furniture manufactures nothing less than the worlds finest custom-made furniture. View the many pieces available on the Darafeev site at www.darafeev.com.

Joints

admin — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:51:15 +0000

The sound and feel of a cue when striking the cue ball is referred to as the “hit” and has nothing to do with how hard or soft a player actually hits the ball. The “hit” is about feel, personal preference and is determined by the type of joint used.

The harder the materials in the joint, the more difficult it becomes for the energy or vibration to transfer through the cue and, therefore, the firmer the hit feels. For example; the energy goes through an implex (hard plastic) joint easier than a steel joint, but not as easy as a wood to wood joint; therefore, the implex joint is a softer hit than the steel, but firmer than wood. There are 5 basic styles of joints that are used by the majority of manufacturers. One is not better than the other. They simply provide a different feel. More experienced players prefer to carry two playing cues in their bag, each with a different joint type. The reason is, if they are playing a match and their cue gets into their head and lets them down, they have a second cue that they play with equally as well, but it has a completely different feel, allowing them to get back into the game. Numerous things can affect a players ability to play at their best such as, the weight or balance of one cue versus another; the sound of the cue when it strikes the cue ball; or, even their mood that particular day.

Note: Joints are not the only thing that makes a cue feel the way they do. Tips, ferrules, weight, balance and technology inside the butt also have an impact.

Since different joints provide a different hit, it becomes an individual preference for each player. It is best to test drive a variety of joints/hits to determine which one is best suited to a player’s style of play.

When testing a cue, the first shot should be striking the cue ball only. A player needs to concentrate on the feel of the cue alone simply by hitting the cue ball to the rail. Strike the cue ball dead center to avoid miscues. Striking the ball dead center will allow you to feel the “hit” that we discussed earlier. Once you determine the joint you like best, then pocket a few balls.

Joint Options:

Soft Hit: Sneaky Pete style: Wood-to-wood. There are no collars on the shaft and no implex or steel joint on the forearm of the butt. The threads in the shaft will be wood or brass.

Medium Hit: Implex (hard plastic) collar on shaft with wood threads. Implex joint on the butt with 3/8-10 metal pin or radial pin.

Medium Firm Hit: Implex collars on shaft with brass threads and implex joint on the butt.

Firm Hit: Implex collar on the shaft with brass threads and steel joint on butt.

Hard Hit: a small number of cues will have a steel collar on the shaft which provide a “Hard Hit”

Note: Regarding the “pins” used inside the joint – different manufacturers use different thread and pin sizes and there are a variety of combinations. The most common sizes are as follows:

3/8-10…This is a large, long pin in the forearm of the butt. Always used with wood threads in the shaft.
Radial pin… This is a slightly larger pin then the 3/8-10 and is always used with a wood thread in the shaft.
5/16-14… This is a metal pin in the forearm of the butt and is always used with a brass thread in the shaft
5/16-18… This is a metal pin in the forearm of the butt and is always used with a brass thread in the shaft.
Unilock…This is a metal pin in the forearm of the butt with NO threads on the pin. The threads are at the bottom of the pin, inside the steel joint on the forearm of the butt.

Welcome to the G Cue Billiard Store

admin — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:49:25 +0000

G Cue Billiard Store -
“giving the sport of pool the respect it deserves
since 1995!”

If you consider yourself a “BILLIARD AFICIONADO” you’ve come to the right place. The G Cue Billiard Store is located in Tempe, AZ at 1342 W. Warner Road (NE Corner of Warner & Priest) and is dedicated to providing not only top-of-the-line products, but is also a source for new, exciting and innovative products specific to the billiard/game room industry plus rare, low-production collectible cues. After you’ve found that perfect cue or billiards item give us a call to make your purchase fast,safe, and easy. We also want to be able to answer any question you might have regarding your purchase and do it in real time.

Billiard Products – Darts – Dart Supplies – Game Room Art – Lighting – Exclusive Artwork

Table Maintenance- Break Down – Move – Set Up -Rail Repair - Many Different Types of Pro and Quality Felt/Cloth for Recovers

Cue Repair – We Can Handle All Your Cue Repair Needs

Official Dealer for Olhausen Billiard Tables and Game Room Accessories
Official Dealer for Darafeev Game Room Furniture

Official Dealer for Fusion pool tables by Aramith