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Agentsoap
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Posted: 2010-12-09 12:15
I'm looking for a new cue at the moment and like the look of the Poison Nitro 3 (the one with the hexagonal shaft) that is in the Pro Shop - can anyone recommend these cues (Poison).....are they a high quality playing cue ? ...any feedback on them would be appreciated .....thanx !  ----------------- The Agent
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BigDave
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Posted: 2010-12-09 12:54
The Nitro's look REALLY gorgeous, and they're are made by the same people who make Predator who really know how to make a good cue! I think you'll be seeing Raj playing with a Nitro this year too! -----------------  Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor
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Agentsoap
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Posted: 2010-12-09 13:12
On 2010-12-09 12:54 , BigDave Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! The Nitro's look REALLY gorgeous, and they're are made by the same people who make Predator who really know how to make a good cue!
I think you'll be seeing Raj playing with a Nitro this year too!
Yep - I agree they look great......was wondering how the hexagonal butt feels to grip and play with as I have struggled with using the more conventional "round" butt (they feel alien after using snooker cues for years) and would prefer to feel a "flat chamfer" when cueing. ----------------- The Agent [ This message was edited by: Agentsoap on 2010-12-09 13:13 ]
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Monkey-Boy
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Posted: 2010-12-09 14:30
Why not just buy a Snooker Cue thats been converted into an American Pool Cue? A fair few have these on GB9...Adam Shaw and Mark Gray spring to mind instantly.
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Agentsoap
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Posted: 2010-12-09 15:30
On 2010-12-09 14:30 , Monkey-Boy Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Why not just buy a Snooker Cue thats been converted into an American Pool Cue? A fair few have these on GB9...Adam Shaw and Mark Gray spring to mind instantly. I already have a snooker/pool hybrid and have used a snooker cue on tour but you don't get the same cueball reaction as you get with a proper American pool cue - also put a lot of unwanted side on the ball too.- which you can get away with on a thicker club cloth but not on a fine simonis match cloth (any side and the ball diverts off straight)......the tip size and cue weight are all factors - also have damaged ferrules because of the weight of the cueball..... ----------------- The Agent [ This message was edited by: Agentsoap on 2010-12-09 15:33 ]
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Monkey-Boy
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Posted: 2010-12-09 15:58
You will damage a brass ferrule if use don American Balls. Thats why Mark Gray had his ferrule changed I would imagine, and Adam Shaw uses a Predator Z2 shaft on a snooker butt...would a new shaft be an option for you?
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Agentsoap
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Posted: 2010-12-09 16:49
On 2010-12-09 15:58 , Monkey-Boy Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! You will damage a brass ferrule if use don American Balls. Thats why Mark Gray had his ferrule changed I would imagine, and Adam Shaw uses a Predator Z2 shaft on a snooker butt...would a new shaft be an option for you? no not really (sick of messing about with cues now) had a few shots with Adam Smiths cue a couple of weeks ago and it felt really good - just gonna buy a proper cue (Xmas prezzy to myself !) lol........ ----------------- The Agent
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RACKRUNNER21
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Posted: 2010-12-09 18:16
Adam Smith uses a Predator Special edition SE-10 (i think) or something like that which cannot be bought anymore. The next best thing will be a second hand Predator 5k(not made anymore either) or a Predator P3. The Poison own brand cue will not play as well or as good as a Predator cue IMO [ This message was edited by: RACKRUNNER21 on 2010-12-09 18:17 ]
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Agentsoap
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Posted: 2010-12-09 22:48
On 2010-12-09 18:16 , RACKRUNNER21 Wrote:!!! QUOTE !!! Adam Smith uses a Predator Special edition SE-10 (i think) or something like that which cannot be bought anymore.
The next best thing will be a second hand Predator 5k(not made anymore either) or a Predator P3. The Poison own brand cue will not play as well or as good as a Predator cue IMO
......only thing is I ain't got "Predator" money at the mo' !..and how often do quality second hand cues come on the market ? ----------------- The Agent
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crashnburn
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Posted: 2010-12-10 14:13
I purchased a Poison Ni-5 off Simon DiVali and it plays awesome i used it at the last GB9 event and the hextagonal butt does not effect or feel weird at all... I would say its a must buy the venom shaft has minimal deflection if your about in wakefield next weekend will gladly let ya have a try with it!!
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Agentsoap
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Posted: 2010-12-10 14:46
I have actually purchased the Nitro 3 this morning - so hopefully take delivery of it next week and can start some serious practice ........but thanks anyway ! ----------------- The Agent [ This message was edited by: Agentsoap on 2010-12-10 14:50 ]
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