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j2pac · Monday at 10:41 PM

Mensabum said:
You are, as always, welcome my friend.

iusedtoberich · Monday at 10:19 PM

I lost the first set 7-5, and won the second set 7-4. We broke even. I had a 100 side bet for set 2 only, and won that.

HawaiianEye · Monday at 10:04 PM

GoldCrown said:
I have a few Schmelkes..... very well made. Nice to play with. Only nit pick is if using an aftermarket shaft (REVO, 312, etc,) there is a slight lip at the joint ...but not a deal breaker. My buddy has a Schmelke Bocote sneaky and it's a beautifully figured piece of wood.

I have had Schmelke make butt joints to match the exact diameter of shafts I already had and vice versa.

HawaiianEye · Monday at 9:44 PM

The only Predator I have is the bottom shaft that I had custom fitted to this cue from a Predator 314-2 FAT blank when I had Mike Pancerny convert the cue from a 1950s one-piece Titlist.

The top shaft is an ivory-ferruled Pete Tascarella.

Cartune · Monday at 9:04 PM

I would not use that. Looks like it would eat your ferrule

easy-e · Monday at 9:02 PM

JAM said:
Lots of people today use "internet slang" in chat rooms, text messages, social media, and forums like this. I'm always having to look up what they mean. I know the easy ones like LOL and IMO. JFC is Jesus F*****g Christ.

IYKYK

couldnthinkof01 · Monday at 8:55 PM

I have one. Nice cues

bradsh98 · Monday at 8:48 PM

I have CPBA Royal on my 9' Diamond. It plays very similarly to Simonis 860.
I have yet to try the Royal Apex, though I've heard that it's pretty similar to Simonis 760, in terms of play.

In regards to the Andy 600 Club, I install a lot of it. I feel that it also plays similarly to Simonis 860 and CPBA Royal.

KamuiInsider · Monday at 8:45 PM

gutshot said:
You are 100% correct. You really only need two hardnesses, medium/soft and medium/hard. When I started selling tips, I sold 6 hardnesses. After the first year I dropped super soft and a couple years later dropped hard. Offering middle grades is challenging becuase what I may consider a medium soft, others will think it's too soft or too hard. There is also no reason to have 10 different colors, clear pads, or indicator layers. There is also no reason to add additional chemicals into the tip construction process other than what is required for tanning. You don't have to dye them black, red, blue, green or whatever color you think people will like. Stick to natural brown. The reason Kamui tips glaze over is well know to Kamui (and myself) and I'm waiting for Kamui Insider to tell everyone the reason. I'm sure they feel it's necessary on their part considering where most of their sales are to. That is why they sell the other gimmicks like the tip scuffer and chalk to conteract the glazing issues.

Kelly
Former Kamui user for close to 10 years.

As soon as I have an answer for you regarding "additional chemicals", I'll send one!

Note that we only have two colors and 4 hardnesses. The clear pad keeps the glue separate from the tip, we do not claim that it changes the play of the tip.

Typically only recommend M/S unless someone KNOWS they prefer H/SS.

The shaper has been out of production for years, but it's pretty and it works great. I'm happy to sell them, and if someone doesn't have the money, I'm happy to recommend 400 grit sandpaper. The chalk is something I would recommend for anyone's game whether they used a Kamui tip or not. The .98 and Roku are insanely popular to most who have tried it and know not to overchalk. Yes, I work for Kamui, but I don't stand by poor products. I personally haven't had the issues that others have had, otherwise I'd change tips.

But since enough people HAVE reported the glazing issue I am working on getting an answer. Please bear with me though because we all have very full plates!

I'm happy to send in your message to Kamui as well, Kelly. I do appreciate everyone's feedback!

j2pac · Monday at 8:41 PM

Mensabum said:
Another first class deal with j2pak, 'The Pakmeister!!'
Talk about OCD!!
Every package I have ever received from Joe is always the same. Overkill in the extreme!!
The cue I bought from Joe this time came wrapped in a case, inside a tube, inside a box, covered in enuf bubble wrap to choke an elephant!!
UPS could have driven over it without damage to the contents.
One of these days I think I'll buy some tiddlywinks from Joe, just to see how he packs them.
The cue came exactly as described or better. It looked brand new. Joe told me it was in good shape. He didn't say it was mint, which is precisely what came in the box.
I'm always more than satisfied with every deal I've made with j2pak. One of the few sellers who go out of their way to ensure I have a good experience on my end.
Thank you Sir!!!

Always a pleasure my friend. Thank you for the kind words.

InsertCleverNameHere · Monday at 8:38 PM

Sadly I found out a couple hours ago it was canceled. I just saw it last night and when I tried to sign up today found out it was canceled. Apologies

mcarver · Monday at 8:30 PM

Becue natural born nake cue in like new condition. The tip has been replaced with Zan premium soft tip. The length is 60" and it has the K2 black leather wrap. It comes with the Ingage 11.8 shaft. 1200 shipped

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