I just completed a transaction with Double-Dave for Tony Zinzola's cue #55:
This is my first, so-called, high-end cue.
Its playing characteristics are top-notch. There is, practically, zero resonance making the hit very solid. As such, the cue transmits a remarkable quality of feedback from my stroke. This is my first piloted radial joint, so I'm wondering how that contributes to the hit. Also, the shaft I spent time hitting with is one of the 4.25oz shafts. Very dense. That is probably a big contributor to the hit.
The fit and finish are simply beyond comparison to anything else I've ever owned (or may ever own - depends on whether my number with Joel H. ever comes up). The design is beautiful. The contrasting black paper veneers really make the colored veneers pop. The inlays are flawless and incredibly fine (how do those guys do that???) The wrap is perfectly executed.
All-in-all, a wonderful piece of functional art. I look forward to playing with it this week in competition.
I may try to get some of my own pictures (I snagged these from Dave's FS thread), but you could always look on Tony's own gallery to see some additional pics. It's worth the look. He has some fine cues on there.
This is my first, so-called, high-end cue.
Its playing characteristics are top-notch. There is, practically, zero resonance making the hit very solid. As such, the cue transmits a remarkable quality of feedback from my stroke. This is my first piloted radial joint, so I'm wondering how that contributes to the hit. Also, the shaft I spent time hitting with is one of the 4.25oz shafts. Very dense. That is probably a big contributor to the hit.
The fit and finish are simply beyond comparison to anything else I've ever owned (or may ever own - depends on whether my number with Joel H. ever comes up). The design is beautiful. The contrasting black paper veneers really make the colored veneers pop. The inlays are flawless and incredibly fine (how do those guys do that???) The wrap is perfectly executed.
All-in-all, a wonderful piece of functional art. I look forward to playing with it this week in competition.
I may try to get some of my own pictures (I snagged these from Dave's FS thread), but you could always look on Tony's own gallery to see some additional pics. It's worth the look. He has some fine cues on there.
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