David in FL said:

Yeah, it is...

I should've said that playability trumps color. At least for us. Many wives disagree though.

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Frankly IMO, color affects playability to a point in that on certain colors it’s difficult to see the angles as compared to others for some.

You mention you like shark grey as many seem to now after Emily introduced that stupid color on WNT tables. To me, it reminds me of that ugly ass gold, tan color that they utilized in the very early Sands Regency tournaments long ago.

The owner at the hall I play recently changed to this color on one of the extended subrail tables that the we in the dinosaur club gamble at one pocket on. It created a negative response and we chipped in and paid him to redo the table and switch it back, as no one would play on it. I prefer green but have adjusted to the Blue do its prevalence everywhere, at least you can see clearly on it.

No is my definitive answer. The reason people think this "works" is because all the big pins basically have a 5/16"/8mm minor, so you can stuff any pin in there with enough force.
If you have a look at how those threads are cut on top of each other, it doesn't matter if it's phenolic, micarta, Hydex or wood, it's not a secure connection long time.
Just have your shaft plugged and tapped or if you have several butts, have the pin changed or even better, just accept that not everything works together..

candleruse said:

Currently in Durham NC, moving soon near Dallas, TX for work.

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I have over 100 tapes. Let me look through them. Can you be more specific on what you are looking for?

Frosty said:

Yeahhhhh it is actually about the color as well.

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Yeah, it is...

I should've said that playability trumps color. At least for us. Many wives disagree though.

Chopdoc said:

Cue arrived.

Window has "Viking Cue" in it.

Brass pin, flat nose.

Bumperless.

Condition is remarkably good, darn near excellent original cue. Can't find a ding anywhere on it. Slight ring popping on butt sleeve, none at joint. Some very light scuffing on the bottom of the butt cap as expected. Finish nearly gone on most of it.

But I thought Z series were bumper cues, this is bumperless.

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There are more variations of bumpers for those older cues than you would believe. It should have one but matching it up may not be easy! If you can measure the width and also the depth as measured from the top of the bolt I will see if I have one. I really like the cue. Great pick up!

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I hope it Takes this time "Referring to your post below"
There are more variations of bumpers for those older cues than you would believe. It should have one but matching it up may not be easy! If you can measure the width and also the depth as measured from the top of the bolt I will see if I have one. I really like the cue. Great pick up!