Recent content by Chopdoc

So, I checked the 1992 catalog. That says the regular Cobra cues had Le Pro tips and the Cobra Professional cues had French Crown tips.

My collection is purely a neurotic expression.

Regular Cobra? No idea. They have been made for decades so probably a variety of cheap tips. Cobra Professional? I don't remember but I can check my files later.

I understand, but I am not entirely convinced. I haven't looked into what wood or woods they are using for this "superwood". Forests are one thing, farmed trees are another. Faster growing less desirable species might have advantages through processing. I am also skeptical of the word...

I have not seen those. I guess one tube is short? From what I understand, top pros still carry one piece snooker cues. I could be behind the times on that. I watched a video on the box case construction from a leading maker. They are seriously well done. I have only two snooker cues, one a...

How long is it?

Yes, for a 3/4 cue. But I don't think the cases in question are that long. In addition, the 3/4 cues don't use tube cases. So...?

On the topic of Viking cases.

I have always wondered about this. A standard snooker cue is 57 to 58 inches, same as a pool cue. But I frequently hear they are longer, and the cases are longer.

The real issue is...How does it hit?

I also saw this. But that bumper looks wrong. LINK Same guy has the case for sale LINK 2

Just spotted this on Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/297733977939?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&customid=link&campid=5335988529&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

Their actual web page. I haven't found MSDS for their products. https://www.inventwood.com/

I wonder if there are any hazards from the dust? OSHA is surely interested in this new product. I haven't checked if there is an MSDS for it.

Overkill? Maybe. But ask a good cue maker what material is "too good" for a cue. Might get interesting responses. It's structural properties is what made me think core, joint collar, and butt cap. We are already familiar with stabilized woods. It can be critical for some beautiful burl or...