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Hey John, I love your cases and own 2 of them. I have a question about case styles and history. I've followed your old videos and seen a lot of different styles of cases people have made over the years. From Felinni-style cases from "The Hustler" to violin cases style (for lack of a better term)...

I agree with others who say play awhile with the soft Navigator it comes with instead of changing it first. Getting a feel for the shaft is important before figuring out what needs to be changed.

Look up a YouTube video from Mortensen741 called McDermott Defy shaft review. His review helped me understand how the Defy hits compared to others. I only shoot with McDermott cues and I got a Defy shaft on his recommendation.

I just bought the May 2021 COTM with a Defy shaft. It comes at the end of the month. I've only ever played with a G-Core shaft. I guess I'm in for a change from my usual. I'll let you know what I think after I get it. I appreciate the honest discussion about the Defy.

As seen in the 2019 Mosconi Cup. I assume they play like other Aramith high-end balls. What do you think of the look of them? Does anyone have a set? How do they look/play in person?

I'm a person who brings all my tip tools and case pockets full of stuff when I go to the pool hall. But I realized that I do all my tip shaping and shaft smoothing at home. I don't need to haul that stuff with me for regular practice. Does anyone carry few things with them besides their cues to...

Congratulations Tom!! Well deserved!

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That's a huge selling point in the AV. :grin::cool:

I'm very grateful for all of your replies. You've given me many helpful things to consider.

I'm a relatively new player. My cue came with a Kamui black soft tip. Because my stroke is a slow work in progress, I tend to unintentionally spin the ball so I use a nickel shape on the tip. My thinking is a larger surface area might decrease the spin. My questions are: 1) Is my thinking...

That was my guess. It makes sense that softer tips would be like pencil erasers that would harden up over time. Can scuffing a soft tip bring it back to playing shape, like you sometimes can with an eraser? I realize that people's experiences vary. I appreciate everyone's responses and the...

My question comes after watching a video (granted from a billiard retailer) who said that tips often dry out. He said that tips usually are good for only 6 months. He also said that a layered tip (like a Kamui) might last 7-8 months. I thought that there must be a least some truth to his...

I'm just returning to pool after playing as a teen. Last summer, I bought my first serious cue. I just read the "2 shafts" thread. Several people mentioned using their second shaft as a back-up in case their tip breaks on the one they play with regularly. That makes sense to me. My question is...

I'm sorry that I wasn't specific. I have the McDermott joint protectors for the cue, now. But I'd like to get JPs that match the rings. Any suggestions on where I can get custom JPs for his cue?

Anyone know where I can get joint protectors for my McDermott G229C2?

It may be a function of advertising as well. There was a time when McDermott was a major sponsor of all big pool tournaments, as well as the sponsor for many players. Seems like McDermott pulled out of sponsoring the sport around the same time as Brunswick. But make no mistake they build a...

I've ben looking online for billiard expos and tournaments in So. Cal. Apparently, I'm not looking in the right places, because I'm coming up empty. Can someone post events here? Thanks!!

I use this. It doesn't hold the cue, but it does keep it from slipping. If you play in busy places where the risk of your cue getting bumped is a concern, this might not be for you. http://www.billiardwarehouse.com/accessories/ultralight-cuegrabber.html

Thanks for the info. I appreciate!!