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paul
初哥級
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 Posted - 20.03.2002 : 02:10:56
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I read some old message that discuss about different cue material, such as ash/maple and some user said they don't like the ash from "Will Hunt" and "Mike Wooldridge" as he hate to use too much force on my "follow thru" action. I don't understand, can anyone can explain more. Moreover, what is maple?
Thanks!
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Kenny(+20)
少校級會員
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Posted - 20.03.2002 : 09:40:01
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Hi Paul,
I am just a amateur but I own two Master 1 piece cues - ash and maple and maybe I can share my own experience about them.
The texture of Maple cue is much more high density and it is superior on applying "side". With my bad cue action I can make many incredible side easily. However I found that it is harder to control, especially on light plain shots. Ash cue, for me, is completely a reverse.
Just my personal experience and it might be wrong! |
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paul
初哥級
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Posted - 20.03.2002 : 11:38:15
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thanks 訓導主任
how can I find out my cue is ash or maple? did maple cue is more expensive than ash cue? I heard many of you have more than one cue, did you really use them, it seems more relistic that to use one familiar cue. |
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Kenny(+20)
少校級會員
Posts 925 |
Posted - 20.03.2002 : 12:58:50
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Maple is lighter in color and has no texture on the surface normally.
Well, I agree that sticking to a single cue is better. I own two 'cos I want to figure out the difference by myself only. You know sometimes the words from others cant really convey. hehe. |
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B.Hall
上校級會員
Hong Kong
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Posted - 20.03.2002 : 13:06:21
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Hi Paul, here is something for you. Just cut and paste from the website of a famous cue maker - Mike Wooldridge.
"Ash or Maple?
In my opinion, there's not much to choose between the two. They both possess the necessary characteristics that make them capable of the full range of shots. Personally, I prefer Ash and I think it plays well and looks good, with the grain (arrows, lines, chevrons - call it what you will) giving each cue it's own identity.
Unlike many cue makers, I do not artificially 'age' the grain by using dyes and fillers. I prefer a natural finish where the grain takes on it's own colour, and ages naturally.
Maple has no noticeable grain, so if you like the shaft to be plain with no grain, then go for Maple."
Hope it can help you to get a suitable cue.
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paul
初哥級
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Posted - 20.03.2002 : 14:44:54
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Thank you very much, I think I need to try both of them so as to compare. |
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What is ash? What is maple? What their different?
