Recent content by bk-banger

Thanks for all the feedback! I think I'll be ordering the 1/2" XTC :)

I found this video showing the hardness comparison between the two: Juma, 89: https://youtu.be/d-xvN6W6xhQ?t=203 XTC, 83: https://youtu.be/d-xvN6W6xhQ?t=409

Hello, I'm about to order a Schmelke purpleheart SP and they offer three different Ferrules. Juma 1" Juma 1/2" XTC 1/2" I've searched and the XTC has a softer hit, but am wondering if anyone has direct experience. Thanks

nvm. I don't want to hijack this thread.

Yes sir; thank you!

wasn't this originally announced for the 20th?

learning exactly where my vision center was

Have they had a lesson recently?

What is a resin over lay? EDIT: I'm assuming this is a resin coating on the shaft...

I couldn't agree more; scoring per inning is a pain and isn't even accurate. Waste of effort.

What is "J&J"?

I didn't know that 3/8x10 is a tricky fit; thank you.

I hadn't considered the feel of the butt being all that important so I'm glad to have your feedback. :thumbup:

Thanks for all the feedback; this is a lot to think about. I've read all your replies 3 times now. I'm somewhat surprised to hear so many people recommend 5/16x14; probably because I haven't been looking at Mezz or Joss cue. The upside is that my current cue, a Chinese Dufferin, happens to be...

I'm about to purchase my second cue since my current player has warped a little. My plan is to get an inexpensive production butt with a traditional maple shaft, and then start to purchase a few different shafts. Eventually I'll sell the shafts I dislike. So, since I'm going to be swapping...