Well after all the hype on this forum, I finally purchased my jump/break cue from Kevin Varney (Varney Cues).
First of all, the transaction was extremely smooth, like buying from an old friend.
When I opened the package, the first thing that stood out to me was the quality of the work that went into the cue. Everything is extremely well put together, the joints are extremely tight and the finish is very good. The cue has an excellent feel and the taper is extremely comfortable to me. When I ordered the cue, I told Kevin that I wanted exactly as he would want it, and I think he took it literally, because he built me one helluva cue! The cue is utterly awesome, In looks and performance. Truly unbelievable.
The only other jump/breaks I have ever used are a J&J and a Stinger. In my opinion, they cannot hold a candle to my new Varney J/B. The first time I used my new Varney, I spent roughly a half-hour racking and breaking.
Immediately on the first rack, I felt like I had a damn cannon attached to my arm! To put it in lay-man's terms, the rack simply exploded each and everytime I hit it!
I spent about 15 minutes with 8-ball racks and failed to pocket a ball only twice. When I switched to the 9-ball racks, I only failed to pocket a ball once, and snapped the 9 several times. I usually only pocket the 9 once a set, so that is HUGE for me.
I am by no means an expert at jumping the cue ball, but jumping with the Varney is a snap. I was easily able to jump at about 3/4" which is very good for me because it is not a shot that I practice very much. I am sure with practice, I'll be able to get that number down.
If anyone is thinking about purchasing a new J/B, I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin Varney. I don't think you will be dis-satisfied one bit with the performance of the cue.
To Kevin Varney: Thank you so much Sir for helping to take my game to the next level! The cue is awesome. I will definitely be doing business with you again. My apologies for not doing your cue justice just yet, but I will.
Please see the pictures below, I hope they come out ok. I'll be happy to email them to anyone that wants to see them.
Also, please do not hesitate to contact me if anyone needs additional info or would like to ask questions before buying. I'll do my best to answer as honestly as possible.
Thanks for reading.
Craig
<Edit: If this is in the wrong forum, my apologies, and please move it. And my apologies that the pictures suck. I don't have a very good digital camera.>
First of all, the transaction was extremely smooth, like buying from an old friend.
When I opened the package, the first thing that stood out to me was the quality of the work that went into the cue. Everything is extremely well put together, the joints are extremely tight and the finish is very good. The cue has an excellent feel and the taper is extremely comfortable to me. When I ordered the cue, I told Kevin that I wanted exactly as he would want it, and I think he took it literally, because he built me one helluva cue! The cue is utterly awesome, In looks and performance. Truly unbelievable.
The only other jump/breaks I have ever used are a J&J and a Stinger. In my opinion, they cannot hold a candle to my new Varney J/B. The first time I used my new Varney, I spent roughly a half-hour racking and breaking.
Immediately on the first rack, I felt like I had a damn cannon attached to my arm! To put it in lay-man's terms, the rack simply exploded each and everytime I hit it!
I spent about 15 minutes with 8-ball racks and failed to pocket a ball only twice. When I switched to the 9-ball racks, I only failed to pocket a ball once, and snapped the 9 several times. I usually only pocket the 9 once a set, so that is HUGE for me.
I am by no means an expert at jumping the cue ball, but jumping with the Varney is a snap. I was easily able to jump at about 3/4" which is very good for me because it is not a shot that I practice very much. I am sure with practice, I'll be able to get that number down.
If anyone is thinking about purchasing a new J/B, I wholeheartedly recommend Kevin Varney. I don't think you will be dis-satisfied one bit with the performance of the cue.
To Kevin Varney: Thank you so much Sir for helping to take my game to the next level! The cue is awesome. I will definitely be doing business with you again. My apologies for not doing your cue justice just yet, but I will.
Please see the pictures below, I hope they come out ok. I'll be happy to email them to anyone that wants to see them.
Also, please do not hesitate to contact me if anyone needs additional info or would like to ask questions before buying. I'll do my best to answer as honestly as possible.
Thanks for reading.
Craig
<Edit: If this is in the wrong forum, my apologies, and please move it. And my apologies that the pictures suck. I don't have a very good digital camera.>
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