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Originally Posted by Zeke
No it's not about the money. I didn't see it the way you do having a cue that can't be easily replaced. I guess you could chalk my comment up to LTCG thinking that he could cover his flippant behavior.
My question now might be why is the trick shot artist using that special of a cue? You indicate that there are different cues used during the game. Would your bank shot cue be your first choice to jump the ball?
Seriously, I don't know.
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Most pros use 3 different cues during a match. Break cue with stiff taper and hard tip. Playing cue for shots and banks, various tapers and tips depending on preference. And a special jump cue...short butt section, stiff shaft and hard tip.
Trick shot artists are a whole different game, using all sorts of variety. The shots Loreejon did on this video are all pretty standard stuff....but then, she was a top female pro in her day. Once played Mike Seigel an 8 ball match with $150,000 on the line. She lost, but to even make it that far in the old IPT days was quite an accomplishment. So, I'd say she used her playing cue....not a special trick shot cue.
(edit) Just for you...a link to a 37 minute match between Skyler Woodward of the USA vs. Jayson Shaw of Scotland. Skyler a young Dog nipping at the heels of Shane Van Boening, currently ranked #1 on the planet...Skyler ranked around 40th, Shaw #2. Mosconi Cup...a very loud audience...team play between USA and Europe held every year. First team to win 11 matches wins the cup. Short races to 5...9 ball...tons of pressure. You can see all 3 cues, break, jump, and playing being used here. The main commentator a past world pool masters champion...knows the game well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xt2KC2kVfrc