I just tried one of Vince's shafts too and it was excellent! The first solid hitting carbonish shaft I've come across. The shaft had very low deflection and was beautiful. I second Ajay''s recommendation to try out one of Vince's shafts.
I have what I believe is his largest hickory Burl and blackwood cue with oosik joint and buttcap. Price is $5k shipped to pry it from my hands. If the price is acceptable, send me a PM with your cell and I'll send you pics.
Thanks,
-Ryan
His last Snakewood cue plays great, that's for sure! I sometimes wonder how many battles he won and what money he earned with it. Maybe a cue like this is fancier than what a typical hustler would use, but surely by the time a hustler earns a well enough reputation, there's little need to fly...
All I've had some fun tinkering with Mike Bender over the past couple of years. Mike took on several projects for me: 1. authenticating a DPK I bought on here from Troy years ago, 2. building a cue David started but never finished when Omega closed, and 3. refinishing one of his cues, which is a...
I have a Palmer J. I couldn't tell you which catalog it might be, but I always loved the look of this cue. Let me know if you're interested and I can send pics and specs.
Well when United has developed AI to reject 90% of claims, it makes clear the industry's standard approach. I've handled a number of bad faith lawsuits where the percentage of claims denied is revealed, and it's shocking, depressing and typical....
Thanks for everyone's comments and suggestions. I really appreciate the feedback, even yours MS boy. The resources and experience here are great, even if they come with an ocassional salty response.
I will do my duty and would be willing to inherit your collection of cues as well as Fatboy's should anything happen to either of you. They will be properly cared for and played with often! 😂 Shit does happen and it's why I am looking at insurance. Hope you enjoy your cues in the later years.