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Cue Weight and Length - The Holy Grail Cue Weight and Length Just For You!

Why what works for you works on a temporary basis

By Matthew Sherman, About.com

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If only the cue weight, the cue length, was perfection, then I...

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Seeking the Holy Grail of sticks by cue weight and cue length is a pastime for millions of players--but the real news is inside our story--how to find the true pool grail.

… Ah, the “Holy Grail” cue stick. In my youth I owned an unidentified cue and sank every shot I saw. I resold my beauty thinking I now had “it” but it disappeared soon after. If you find my old “Balabushka” please tell me!

“There is an ideal weight and length of cue for each player.” Tempting, isn’t it, the imagined Holy Grail Cue that makes more shots for you?

Personally, I am 6’2” and 215 lbs., and prefer a 58” cue of some 19 or less ounces.

The next page describes how to choose a best weight for you today.

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