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Originally Posted by stevej37
In competition play, are they allowed to change cues at will?
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Yes...from break to playing to jump cue at will. Unscrewing a shaft can be considered conceding the match unless referee or opponent's permission. Permission always granted should a shaft lose a tip, shatter during a forceful shot, etc...haven't ever seen permission refused. So, in a way, much like a golfer changing clubs for shots.
Every table plays differently, so players select shafts and tips to suit table conditions. Different cushions on the rail affect speed of balls off the rail, humidity can change ball speeds, etc. In televised tournament play, the TV table is usually faster than the side tables because the TV lights make the cloth dryer. Adapting to table conditions quickly is a must for top level players. They're all good shotmakers...it's the player who best controls the cueball after the shot who is the usual winner.
That said, Shane carries more shafts than most of the pros or amateurs.