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My 2 pairs of Viattorre (fr top): The 1st pair, the HEIHO: the Yellow & Purple Heiho The 2nd pair, the DAISHO: the Purple Tanto & the Yellow Katana :cool:

My 3x4 is the right one for me as an everyday case... saves me the trouble of bringing a larger case (3x6) just to accommodate another cue :thumbup:

IMO, I'd go for a more "natural" approach/logic... 1) Wood is compatible with water since the tree needs water, which are carried by the sapwood, to nourish itself. 2) If alcohol can sting the human skin, what more with wooden fibers which no longer have the ability to regrow once damaged...

+1 on the solid Purple Heart. It may not be that visually appealing especially if it's just a plain jane, but the playability, and the sound, is just awesome! IMO, with this wood, the simpler it gets (less add-ons like inlays), the better it plays :thumbup:

Jackson Tan of Viattorre Custom Cues already retired from making cues last June 2007. For the sake of answering your question regarding turnaround time, it used to be around 3-6 months if the list of orders weren't that long, otherwise it would take up to more than a year (my very plain 1-pc...

If it were a Viattorre, there should have been a "Viattorre" signature. The pin is not the type that Viattorre used to have Some cues from the States (even from the known custom makers) when brought here in the Philippines can also warp just like when cues here from the Philippines or from any...

My only wrapless collection that I have for the meantime... :)

I remember asking JB if he could make me a carbon fiber tube-style case because of its textile strength & thermo resistance some time in 2007 or 2008. I looked around for some possible carbon fiber suppliers and I estimated the cost of the more flexible sheets to be around $400-600 back then...

I agree! I'm not into fancy/over-stuffed cues but this is one of the few that I really like. Congratulations on your BB! :thumbup:

I think we have to clarify first what kind of FINISH is being used on the cue. I believe anyone would agree that if the cue has an automotive finish, then it should be "treated" with automotive cleaning products. If it has an oil finish, then automotive products may not be suitable for such...

My 1st wave case was a 3x6 Orange-Black model which was part of the early batch that was released mid last year during the BCA Expo. When I got it, I quickly sold my Instroke Buffalo because, feature-wise, it surpasses the Instroke, IMO. It's a lot lighter and more compact than an Instroke of...

I'd get a custom 1-pc solid butt of either Purple Heart or Tulip wood from JUDD since they're known for great playability and they retain their market value pretty well Throw in another $50 & I'd probably get a JT-1 with Efren Reyes's specs for collection purposes since it's the same cue he had...

It's not really on the brand or maker per se (although, generally, reputable cue makers offer quality woods) but on the kind of wood(s) woods being used if we're talking about "sounds/tones/pitches" given everything else constant (ie, tip, ferrule, shaft, joint materials). This is more...

I actually had, and still have, the same sentiments as you do when I was about to have my very 1st custom cue then. That's why for my 1st custom, I preferred it to be more on the "performance" side rather than on the aesthetics. As such, I chose to have a 1pc Purple Heart, which has a very good...

this thread might help : http://http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=108239 :smile:

I hope the mods will make one soon :smile:

A New Wave Case Just in time for Chinese New Year! I got a Chinese New Year's gift when I got home today, Jan. 26! Joni, our cocker spaniel that looks like a black rag, is wondering what's inside the box?. Viola! A one of a one of the kind, as of the moment, 3x4 BLUE WAVE CASE from John...

I can only give feedback on the instroke as I've owned 3 kinds before: black leather cowboy, brown-black leather cowboy, & buffalo. The leathers on the cowboy are smooth and give a very elegant touch rather than the grainy leathers I've seen on stroke cases (based on pictures). I like the...

Stress! If I were to summarize the replies of sputnik, jay h, gunzby, joeyincali, and others in one word, it will be STRESS Stress induces learning. Playing rotation and even 8 ball are harder than 9 or 10 ball. The pressures of winning/losing a bet more than a day's (even 2 weeks) worth of...