I just received my new cue from Allen, and I am shocked I haven't heard more about him. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=326947
Now that I have it in hand, I felt that it might be nice to do a review.
First of all, execution on the cue is excellent. The quality of construction is impressive. Veneer work is great, points are all even, joint work is first rate, the wrap is installed well and pressed exactly right, and the finish is flawless.
This was meant to be a player, and so this is the important part. Hit is subjective, so I will do the best I can. What I was after, was a hit as firm as my Schons, pretty firm, but with the ability to impart a little more finesse on english. Probably a cross between my '72 Joss West, and a Schon, as far as playability. It is spot on. I have had some nice cues, and have played enough to develop a taste for what's right for me. What's difficult is imparting that to a maker, so he could give me what I want. This is probably the easiest cue I have picked up, to adjust to. I know that "low deflection" is a popular fad these days, but feel and feedback through the shaft have always been far more important to me. I feel it a testament to Allen Green's work, that I could put the cue ball within an inch of where I wanted it on the table after the second shot. That speaks consistency and quality to me.
I ran the price up on mine a little, by getting two shafts, and Ivory ferrules, but in spite of that, this cue was a bargain. If you are interested in a beautiful player, at a steal of a deal, you really need to consider Allen for your next cue. He might never have the name to make his cues collectable, but you will be hard pressed to find a better player for his prices. If the word gets out on the quality of his hit, you might see value go up higher.
It qualifies as my main player now, and it beat out some pretty good competition.
P.S. All the rings were in perfect alignment also. That is not always the case, and it can be a big turnoff to me.
Now that I have it in hand, I felt that it might be nice to do a review.
First of all, execution on the cue is excellent. The quality of construction is impressive. Veneer work is great, points are all even, joint work is first rate, the wrap is installed well and pressed exactly right, and the finish is flawless.
This was meant to be a player, and so this is the important part. Hit is subjective, so I will do the best I can. What I was after, was a hit as firm as my Schons, pretty firm, but with the ability to impart a little more finesse on english. Probably a cross between my '72 Joss West, and a Schon, as far as playability. It is spot on. I have had some nice cues, and have played enough to develop a taste for what's right for me. What's difficult is imparting that to a maker, so he could give me what I want. This is probably the easiest cue I have picked up, to adjust to. I know that "low deflection" is a popular fad these days, but feel and feedback through the shaft have always been far more important to me. I feel it a testament to Allen Green's work, that I could put the cue ball within an inch of where I wanted it on the table after the second shot. That speaks consistency and quality to me.
I ran the price up on mine a little, by getting two shafts, and Ivory ferrules, but in spite of that, this cue was a bargain. If you are interested in a beautiful player, at a steal of a deal, you really need to consider Allen for your next cue. He might never have the name to make his cues collectable, but you will be hard pressed to find a better player for his prices. If the word gets out on the quality of his hit, you might see value go up higher.
It qualifies as my main player now, and it beat out some pretty good competition.
P.S. All the rings were in perfect alignment also. That is not always the case, and it can be a big turnoff to me.
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