Lucasi Hybrid Technology

Lucasi has introduced its new, Hybrid Technology, a combination of innovative technologies that creates a billiard cue worth trying.  Along with classy and eye-catching designs, each cue will last for years to come, maintaining its original beauty and quality.

Lucasi Hybrid Technology is comprised of six main components to create superior performance:

·         Zero Flex Point—12.75mm Zero Flexpoint Shaft with special polymer construction and a lightweight core that reduces deflection, resulting in dead-on accuracy.

·         Total Sweet Spot Construction (TSC)—Sweet spot in the entire cue shaft due to an 8-piece radial construction. This sweet spot extension results in ultimate control.

·         G5 Grip Technology—Grip has a distinctive “S” or “T” pattern that provides the player with traction and stability for increased ball control. Looking for controlled “English” on the ball?  The technology used in Lucasi Hybrid Cues will help.

·         X- Shox Dampening System—Lucasi Hybrid Cues use a patent-pending shock absorbing memory foam that is integrated in the cue wrap, which reduces impact shock vibration by more that 27% compared to other cues.

·         Cue Butt Technology – Comprised of a four-piece butt construction to increase durability, reduce vibration and create a straighter, more accurate shot.

·         Kamui Pro Tip – Made up of ten uniform layers of the highest quality pigskin leather, laminated together to create a tip that will give more feel in every stroke.

Together, the Lucasi Hybrid Technology improves accuracy, ball control, less vibration, reduced deflection and an overall increase in the level of comfort experienced when using a Lucasi Hybrid cue.

For more information or to look at the variety of Lucasi Hybrid pool cues available for sale, visit www.billiardballsandmore.com.

Reducing Cue Ball Deflection



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Cue ball deflection is the difference between where a player intends the cue ball to go compared to where it actually went when the cue ball is shot.  The spin put on the cue ball, called English, is caused by striking the cue ball off center, either by accident or intentionally. The majority of shots are missed when English is used because the cue ball rarely goes where the player intended; players do not know how to properly adjust for deflection caused.

Placing English on a cue ball is an important component to the game of billiards. Using spin will help players in positioning and ball placement, which helps to improve his or her game. Practicing to compensate for cue ball deflection is important, but there are extra tools that are available to assist as well.  

Factors that play a role in the amount of cue ball deflection include the cue used, the cue tip placement and the speed of the stroke. Some cues are designed to improve accuracy and reduce the amount of cue ball deflection. Predator Pool Cues can improve accuracy by as much as 51 percent over conventional cues, depending on which Predator shaft makes up the cue.  A Predator 314² cue improves accuracy by about 35 percent over conventional cues and is great for players that want to adjust their shot, yet also want to have a good idea where the object ball will land. With the 314² shaft, the ball goes where it is aimed to go.

If cue ball deflection seems to be hurting your billiards game, give a Predator pool cue a try. It might be just what you are looking for! 

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Billiard Cue Weights

Ever wonder the reason for different weights of billiard cues?  Pool stick weights can range anywhere from 18 ounces to 21 ounces.  Not one weight is better than a lighter or heavier cue, it is all based on personal preference.  The best way to determine what perfect pool cue weight for you is to experiment.  Try different weights to find which one works best for you.  

If cue ball speed is important, momentum is key.  Momentum is a result of the combination of the pool cue mass and the speed of the cue.  If a player has a consistent cue speed, a heavier cue will result in a faster cue ball upon contact.  If using the same cue, where the weight is consistent, the speed of the cue ball will be determined by how fast or how slow the cue speed is.

A heavier cue may make it easier to keep on line during a stroke.  For this reason, beginners might want to try starting off with a 20 or 21 ounce cue for control.  Be careful though, heavier cues are known for more miscues and unwanted english.  As a player’s technique and skill level improve, a lighter pool cue may be optimal.

There are many differing opinions as to which weight is the best and most accurate.  The most important thing that you can do as a billiards player is to find the pool cue and cue weight that is best for you.  Visit local pool establishments, rent a billiard cue or borrow a pool stick to try as many different cue stick weights as possible.  As skill level improves, the optimum weight of a pool cue may also change. 

If you are looking for cues with different weight options, BilliardBallsAndMore.com has several pool cues to choose from.  Find the best billiard cue for you!