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I'm using both wrapped & wrapless cues. I find that it's easier to do a slip stroke with a wrapped one especially if it's Irish Linen. However, I find myself using wrapless more as there's more "feel" & I don't get distracted whenever my grip goes out of the "handle" area. What I do with my...

The problem with storing your cues in the rack is that your cues are "exposed" from humidity, sudden changes in temperature, etc. Even if your cue is just standing there, it's not really standing there perfectly straight and most likely that your cue is leaning onto something (perhaps a clamp...

Instead of bringing a cue ball, I bring my ENTIRE SET of balls! This way, I have consistent ball reactions throughout the set since they are definitely of the same size & density. I think it's useless that you bring a cb & use it on a different set, which may have been used for quite a long...

I have a quite custom jump cue that pairs with my reserve play cue and is made of different exotic materials. More than a fine piece of art, it serves its purpose as I can easily jump with it even with less than a ball jump space. I also have a custom break cue pj (which can also be turned into...

Why get a Predator when you can get a good custom cue at the same price anyway? Besides, low deflecting shafts can be also be achieved through the cue's taper. IMO, Predator is so over rated & over priced :mad: Well, there's MEZZ which a lot of people say is better than Predator in the...

Well, most factories/production are in China, but it doesn't mean that the Chinese own everything. The company may still be AMERICAN (usually, the Americans & other nations are the capitalists) but the labor & other materials are provided in China to keep costs low while maximizing profit. IF...

+10 :rolleyes:

You may want to try john barton's 3x4 case or the 3x6 which are about the same size as Instroke's 2x4 but lighter. I'm not sure if he will also make it available through Sterling (cases). I think he has some samples in the BCA show. I believe the case will even be lighter if the exterior's...

this was our discussion before: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=76952&highlight=storing+cues Apart from humidity, extreme temperatures, & the very nature of the wood as a non-stable material that contribute to warping, gravity can also cause the cue to warp. TO sum things up, in...

I remember suggesting this to JB last year since I wanted a more modern case design with good resistance against heat. When John was asking around for CF, I was already researching for the cost of the CF to be used as the outer shell, &, if I remember it correctly, a sheet of CF (I forgot its...

I love Purple Heart for its unique color (not to mention its tone) & the "sleeper" /sneaky look it has especially as a PJ 2nd choice will be Amboyna for its classic & elegant look 3rd is Tulip for its fiery color 4th is KIIROI for its natural yellow color that looks almost like a dye/paint :)

Sorry but is Predator an American cue? Isn't it made in China?

I love designing my own cues & cases... However, I don't have the carpenter's skill... I'd rather leave the experts make them come to life :D

My concept, crafted by Viattorre :)

I sometimes get confused with #3 & 5 when watching on tv... Maybe then can introduce neon colors :D

Any hint as to when? I hope in a few days `coz I'm in the market for a new case as I've just sold my Instroke Buffalo last night... a PM may be good :)

Hahaha... Guess what bro, I also made a design the same Philippine flag concept but more subtle (I still have the draft with me)! :D I was supposed to have it made by Viattorre as an entire set of break, play, & jump cues in 2006. However, I got excited over the idea of having a...

Hi! Care to explain further how the inlays seemed to be a little off? Do you mean they are not aligned or do they look different from PM's style? Thanks! :)

Tip: med-hard to hard Ferrule: less than 0.75", I like Ivorine III Shaft: 1pc old-growth maple Pin: 3/8x11, 3/8x10, radial, or any big pins with big teeth Joint: flat-faced, wood to wood, linen fiber Butt: hardwoods like purple heart, kiiroi, tulip, cocobolo, maple family, etc. I especially...

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