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View Poll Results: Do you use a 3/4, 1/2 or 1 piece cue?
3/4 butt jointed 2 piece 23 35.94%
1/2 jointed 2 piece 25 39.06%
1 piece 16 25.00%
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Old 5th August 2006, 11:23 AM
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Another cue question (I've looked through the forum and haven't found a conclusive answer).

I'm in the market for a new cue to replace my aging (and warped) Powerglide Maestro 1/2 jointed 2 piece.

I've never played with 3/4 jointed cue.

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Old 5th August 2006, 12:15 PM
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I use a basic half jointed cue, the only real advantage of a joint in that position is that it's eas -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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Firstly there is nothing wrong with a 1/2 or middle jointed cue, its just that 3/4 jointed cues beca -- You need to be registered to read the rest of this thread --
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