I had a Diviney for a while; great playing cue but I have too many so I sold it. I haven't found a Nitti to hit a few with but I'm definitely looking. My favorite cue of all time was my Jacoby D-9. I called it the bulldozer but sold it in a moment of weakness. Tried to buy it back from the...
I think wild wing has it. The angle of the cushion and the hardness makes them bank short. I can bank like nobody's business on a Valley or Dynamo but I really have to process the shot on a Diamond. I play barbox mostly and there's a big difference on a 9 footer.
I have cues (around 45) that go all the way from a 100 dollar Players up to my 2000 dollar M29B Mc Dermott. Lots of 400 to 700 dollar sticks. It all depends on how important the match is and what I'm hitting the ball well with. Name brand doesn't mean anything to me as I have several brands. I...
I have 3 JCC cues already. One curly, one birdseye, one stained birdseye. All three play great; had Tony make me an extra shaft last year and was perfect to my specs. I think they are one of the most underrated cues on the market.
I have Morakami Black Diamond water buffalo tips on 90% of my cues. Great English and draw and super long lasting. If you use good glue you have to cut them off bevause they sure won't fall off. I get mine from Joe Barringer in Florida. (you're welcome Joe. Sorry to hear about Barry)