[POOL] An interesting idea

[Satish Balay]

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004, Roger Sersted wrote:

> I was thinking about ways to improve my game and I came-up with an
> idea.  How about a laser scope on the cue?  I could go to American
> Science and surplus and get all the parts to make a little "laser sight"
> for my cue.  A small laser pointer is about $5.  I figure for about $10,
> I'll have a "laser sighted" cue.   For bank shots, I could put a little
> mirror on the edge of the table.  
> 
> I've already googled and found that I can get a cue with a laser sight
> in the tip.  However, my idea is to have the laser above the cue, rifle
> style.  The reason being, one of my (many) problems is cue/object-ball
> alignment.  A laser will give me a much better view of that alignment.
> 
> Comments?  Suggestions?

For one - I'd suspect such devices are illegal for the pool league
:). 

And secondly - I would think - the extra weight of the laser would
make the cue-stick extremely unbalanced. So you might be able to aim
straight with the laser - but keeping the shot straight might be a
challange.

Satish