Recent content by Salparadise

I agree––a beautiful custom with top quality materials, excellent craftsmanship, delivered when he said (zero BS), and friendly, personalized service. I enjoyed the process and learned quite a bit. I probably won't ever be satisfied with a standard size again. This just feels right. Dave is a...

Thank you all for the great info and suggestions. I wanted to update the thread and give you all the conclusion. I called Dave Brainard at CuesDirectly and placed an order for one of his custom cues. Dave was wonderful to work with. I received my cue in the estimated time, and the workmanship...

My thinking evolves with every bit of new data. I may or may not choose precisely what a particular poster recommends, but all the responses help inform my ability to make a good choice. Shooting with a lot of different sticks isn't going to happen––even if I were in a place where there were a...

Hey everyone, I appreciate all the good feedback. I've been taking it in and researching more options online. I will try to answer painfullyslow's questions here to clarify my preferences and priorities. First and foremost I am looking for a shooter. I don't intend to accumulate a stable of...

Well, it depends on how you define "pool room." There is a college rec center very near, but it's all college kids mostly poking around with house sticks. I doubt there would be an opportunity to try out good cues. They do run an APA league out of there though. There is a "room" about 50 miles...

Hello! This is my first post, although I've been lurking for a few years. I want to buy a cue, and living in the boonies I don't have opportunity to test drive. I used to play quite a bit 25 years ago. I was decent at the local level and won a league tournament once. I had a custom-stock...