I succumb to yet another Carolina Custom

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Just purchased this one from Antfarm (thanks, again, Greg! also, I'm stealing some of your pics, hope it's ok - I don't have the originals, so some day, these links may break):

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I got to play with it tonight. Generally I like Carolina Custom cues, but this one is really special.

For one thing it is just stunningly beautiful. I like simplicity in cues, and the elements of this cue go together in a very synergistic way.

Second, and I can't believe I'm saying this, but I almost like its playing characteristics as much as my Whisler (which, as I've said before, is simply the best hitting piece of wood... ever). The stick resonates in such a pleasing and comforting way when it strikes the cue ball. I spent about an hour with no chalk, just hitting everything firmly and centerball (just for the experience), and I found myself really attuned to its feel.

It's hard to make too direct of a comparison to the Whisler, since it's about an ounce lighter (which makes a surprising difference), but it definitely compares favorably, and is a keeper.

- s.west
 
You're more than welcome. The pleasure was all mine. I loved this cue as far as looks go. Simply beautiful. I just couldn't play with it! I'm too used to Timmy Scruggs I guess.

Hope you get a lot of enjoyment out of it for a long time.

R,

Greg
 
nice cue mate :cool: i too shoot with a carolina cue (ebony PJ) and i like how it plays. imo one of the best performance/price deals ive ever had
 
Another month gone by, and I like this cue even more. Until I succeed in lowering the weight on my Whisler (I'm pretty sure there's a weight bolt), and making a comparison, this one is my player.

So, I bought a Ringtail Lizard wrap from CastilloLeatherGoods, and last week Roger Long put it on:

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Perfect job Roger. Thanks, very much.

Ringtail Lizard wrap... very nice, I love the feel.
 
Carolina

Trevor, in my opinion, is the most underated builder today. I have several of his cues and they all play very well, and priced much lower than a comperable cue. Workmanship is also top shelf. I hope people don't figure this out, it's awesome buying $2000 cues for $800. Brian.
 
a1712 said:
Trevor, in my opinion, is the most underated builder today. I have several of his cues and they all play very well, and priced much lower than a comperable cue. Workmanship is also top shelf. I hope people don't figure this out, it's awesome buying $2000 cues for $800. Brian.
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For sure...
 
Mikiemopa said:
I liked it better with the linen ,but still a beautiful cue.
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I agree with you. The colors and simplicity went better together.

However, I have been itching to try a lizard wrap, and this was the right time. I really like the feel.
 
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