Recent content by hclopez13

Good evening folks. I recently ordered a Rhino Eclipse 2 "Noir" cue, with a 11.8 carbon shaft. I was looking forward to posting a full review, but unfortunately I will not be able to. I will however give my first impressions of the cue and the reasons why I could not review it. I needed a cue...

The Urbain are nice cases. I like the new special edition leather cases. 👍

I agree 100%. I do not think there is a better quality case in the price range, with most other cases around the same price leaving much to be desired. The case is well designed and built. No question about it. My only issue, and I do believe is personal preference from years of using a...

You are spot on Sir. I have to be very mindful of how I insert the cues in the case, to prevent banging the parts against each other or scratching things up. It's almost like a "ritual" that has to be followed to the T, to avoid contact between the cue parts. I am routine oriented, usually very...

I absolutely love leather cases. This is my Dennis Swift. I believe he charged me $275 for it, to my specifications, almost 20 years ago. The days where a US made custom leather case built like a tank could be had for that price are done and gone, especially after Dennis went out of business.

Recently purchased JB Rugged Ultimate case, black, with orange stitching, zipper pulls and interior sleeve. Bought directly from JB's website. I have an older custom Dennis Swift leather case that has served me very well for almost 20 years and I have taken very good care of, but as I upgrade...

Indeed. David and I spoke a few weeks ago about one of their custom line cues with the Ricochet carbon fiber shaft. He was not able to accomodate my request for a QR joint pin, my guess is that the CF shafts they have in stock are ready for a different kind of joint pin, but he did accomodate my...

I believe you are correct. I absolutely love my case, it is 13 years old at this point and it is top notch quality. I try to take very good care of it. 👍 I switch around the Swift case with a 2x2 Instroke Premier if I believe the Swift might get damaged when going to play somewhere.

Fantastic. Thank you kindly. 👍

@straightline I feel I owe you an apology. I realize now that I should have made my point in a separate post, instead of writing everything in a reply to your comment. The initial part of my reply was meant as a response to your post, but I made the mistake of also addressing everybody that has...

I had something worse in mind. 🤣

Oh no, definitely not trying to become a champion. I am hardly in a position where I can dedicate enough time to pool, but whatever time I do dedicate to it, I am trying to make the best of it. I will be lucky if I can attend and play a complete 9 ball tour event that comes through my area, but...

Ah, the good book. Looks like one of the copies they usually put at the VA for us to take home. I have not read it in a very long time. I became a "heathen" a long time ago. I have to say, that my Marine mind immediately came up with some dark humor to reply with, but I have managed to calm...

Thank you for the response. I too noticed that they are not available for purchase on their website. Not sure if they discontinued them and are selling what they have left to customers that call and ask for them. Eddie

Good evening folks. I would like to try a carbon fiber shaft. I have been playing with Z2, an OB2 and a Schmelke Kielwood shaft. Last week I spoke to David and he offered me a slightly customized cue with a Ricochet carbon fiber shaft, at a super bang for the buck deal, which is somewhat...