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Tyler Branson
What is a Meucci Cue? And what makes it different from a regular pool cue? Read this fascinating article on the history of one of the world's greatest recreational inventions. But what makes a Meucci pool stick so special? The highly popular Meucci pool cues are designed by one of the most reputable names in the billiards industry. The man behind all these is Bob Meucci, one of the first innovators of cue construction and design, who's been in the business since the 60s. If you have ever used one of these types of cues, you will realise that they feel different - they play differently. This is because they have been designed to give a quite soft and consistent hit, in order to minimize ball deflection. In other words - you, the pool player, get more power with less effort Here is a run down of the basic features you'll be looking for in a cue - whether Meucci or other premium brand Meucci uses the hi-tech "Myth Destroyer" testing robot to craft more flexible shafts and butts that reduce the ball deflection. The joint and ferrule were originally created to give maximum performance with minimum effort. The butt splice was designed to boost the stroke intensity and reduce warpage. The Meucci cue has a soft and flexible ferrule resistant to cracking, chalk and was designed to reduce cue ball deflection. It is also more semitransparent than other ferrules and has a fairly lower ring when tapped. These features reveal the softer nature of the material used. The taper of the shaft could not be copied by any other manufacturer. These premium cues are actually made from some of the best wood available and are manufactured in house at the company's own sawmill How much does a Meucci cue cost? Usually, an intermediate-to-professional Meucci cue may cost anywhere between $100 - $3,000. However, the most expensive sticks don't necessarily give you those extra "playability" benefits than a less expensive pool stick. So, the $300 range cues give you just about the same technical benefits as the higher priced Meucci cue sticks. However, the higher prices reflect the artistic value of the design and the quality and uniqueness of the materials used, such as ivory, rare woods or turquoise. In the end, it is the quality that makes these cues so sought after. In fact, many players even collect them. This is because they are made so beautifully and have such a history about them The whole cue is designed with one thing in mind: to give you more power with less effort. It's a fact that these cues deflect the least compared to any other brand on the market, making them the most precise pool tool ever crafted. When you play with a quality pool cue, your game is better and you play more confidently. Even if this was not actually true and all it did was make you enjoy the game more, in the end, what more could a pool player ask for
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