If your looking for an affordable pool cue backed by this country’s foremost pool cue company, you need to check out the Nitro Cue by McDermott.

Each of the Nitro Cues features hand selected North American Maple, smooth linen wraps, solid wood to wood joints, nickel silver rings, premium leather tips and stainless steel pins.

There are twelve cues included in the new Nitro line of McDermott Pool Cues. Each with it’s own personality, rugged styling and design.

Each model embodies it’s own distinctive design to go with your style:

• The Nitro Rebel with Natural Wood with Black Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Solitude with Black Stain with Natural Wood and Blue Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Graffiti with Black Stain with White and Light Blue Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Indi with Black Stain with White Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Wreck with Natural Wood with Black,White and Green Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Vision with Black Stain with White and Red Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Clutch with Black Stain with White, Light Blue and Green Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Fate with Natural Wood with Blue, Black and Orange Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Beast with Black Stain with Blue, Orange and White Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Street with Black Stain with Red, White and Natural Wood Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap;
• The Nitro Drift with Black Stain with Red, White and Natural Wood Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap; or
• The Nitro Drive with Natural Wood with Black, White, Blue and Dark English Graphic Designs and Black with White Specs Smooth Linen Wrap.

Through the whole assembly process the number one priority of these cues is the attention to quality. The craftsmanship is definitely exposed by all the details on the finish product. For years McDermott Cue has built a reputation for making the best cues in the industry and here’s one more to have.

Nitro Cues by McDermott can be purchased safely online at Break and Run Billiards and delivered straight to your door so you’ll be playing in no time at all.

]]> http://www.custommadepoolcues.com/pool-cues/mcdermott-nitro-cues-starting-at-31-96/feed 0 http://www.custommadepoolcues.com/custom-cue/anatomy-of-a-custom-cue-choosing-cue-tips http://www.custommadepoolcues.com/custom-cue/anatomy-of-a-custom-cue-choosing-cue-tips#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:28:59 +0000 admin http://www.custommadepoolcues.com/uncategorized/anatomy-of-a-custom-cue-choosing-cue-tips

There are three main parts to a custom cue, the butt, the shaft, and the tip. Despite being the smallest of the three, cue tips are probably the most important. They are the most important factor in determining how well the cue grabs the ball, how solid of a connection is made, and how easily spin can be applied without miscues. They come in varying degrees of hardness, different curvatures, and different thicknesses. Most are made from some type of leather or synthetic leather.

The most important factor to consider when choosing cue tips is their hardness. Softer tips tend to grab the ball better, hold chalk better, and limit miscues. It is also easier to learn to apply spin with these. However, they don’t hit the ball as solidly, so it can be harder to get speed when using them. Additionally, they don’t last as long. After they have been used for awhile, they begin to mushroom, which means that the center gets compressed and the sides bulge out. One example of such a tip is the Elk Master. Hard tips generally give a more solid hit, and the ball takes off more quickly when they are used. They also hold their shape better and last longer. On the flip side, chalk doesn’t stick to them as well, and miscues are more common with them. One example of a hard tip is the Water Buffalo. There are also tips at varying degrees of hardness between these two, such as the Triumph which is medium and the Triangle which is medium hard. In general, soft tips are better for beginners whereas many professionals prefer a harder tip. However, this is not an absolute.

The second factor that effects the performance of cue tips is their curvature, or their shape. Most tips are either dime or nickel shaped. Dime shaped tips are rounder and have a smaller radius, while nickel shaped tips are flatter, with a larger radius. The right one for you depends on such factors as where you hit the ball, what types of shots you are using the custom cue for, and how much spin you want to impart. Dime shaped tips make it easier to apply spin to the ball, and are better for those who hit the ball closer to the edge. Nickel shaped tips, on the other hand, are better for break or jump shots, where less spin is required, and for players who tend to hit the ball closer to the center. But as always, this is not a scientific fact. It is best to test several different tips to see which shape you like the best.

The last thing to consider when choosing cue tips for your custom cue is their construction. Some tips are made all in one piece, such as the Triangle and LePro. Others, such as the Moori and Talisman, are constructed from laminated layers. Laminated tips can cost quite a bit more, but they hold their shape better and provide a more consistent response.    

Technorati Tags: billiards cue, cue tips, custom cue, custom cues

It is also important to remember that no two pool players are precisely the same size, so there is no reason that one size cue stick would fit every player. The size of one’s hands, arm length, height and weight, strength and even finger length can all effect how a cue is held and used. Custom cues are designed taking all of this and more into consideration. The length and weight of the stick are easily adapted to an individual player. In addition, tips can be customized to match the style of a player. The shape of the tip has a major impact on ball spin.

Custom cues are available at Van Hirtum Cues

Technorati Tags: custom cue, custom cues

So, what’s the difference between recreational pool cues and custom pool cues?

Unlike a rose, is a rose, is a rose, a pool stick is not a pool stick, is not a pool stick. Though there are specific components to a “pool stick”, its the material, construction and expertise of the custom pool cue maker that differentiates a custom made one versus one that is mass produced. First of all, many sometimes refer to the entire stick as a pool cue, when in fact, what is called the “cue” is actually the lower section. The upper section is called the “shaft”. Construction wise, all components typically include the cue which consists of: the butt (the large end), the handle, which is wrapped or smooth and the forearm; then the shaft is next, followed by the ferrule and the tip. The differences between a custom made pool cues and those that are mass produced is the quality of each of the components and assembly of each component including: types of wood, joints, inclusion of balance weights, customization of forearms, butt sleeves and handles, joint connections, as well as ferrule and tip material.

So how much do custom made pools cues cost?

You will find prices vary, depending upon who is making the cue but typically expect to spend over $150-$200 for your custom cue. There are custom pool cue makers who design and create cues that cost well into the thousands of dollars but even most pool-playing hobbyists’ would never pay that much. In addition to making custom cues, many cue makers offer their own private line of cues. Len Van Hirtum, of Van Hirtum Custom Cues, also offers their private “Bobcat” cue line for $69.99. You can check out his website at http://www.vanhirtumcues.com or you can call him at (603) 943-5643

Technorati Tags: custom made pool cues, custom pool cue makers