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Very nice work, and the options are very nice!

Thank you very much! I actually did some searches and that thread didn't come up, at least not early in the searches. Thanks again.

Pretend I am a complete newbie -- well, let's not pretend, LOL -- is there a real difference between the radial pin and the 3/8x10? Thanks.

Way back in the day, in professional tennis, the debate was wood vs. metal...then some composites found their way in, with graphite being the most popular...and so on and so on. With cues, isn't it simply personal preference?

US Open Championship...at Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City...Monday, August 19 to Saturday, August 24... Anyone going? Anyone members here playing? I live in Northern NJ and was thinking of going for later in the week. If others are going...maybe a group breakfast, lunch, or dinner, or even...

You're very welcome, and thank you. If cue builders are interested in trying new materials -- I am not sure of their due diligence process, other than trial and error, LOL. However, as I said, I can't contribute a thing in that conversation, LOL. I just don't know anything about cue...

You're welcome, and thank you! I wish I could, however, I deal in them as commodities, in massive quantity, large sizes, etc. I am not sure what types can be purchased in rods. Typically a fabricator or even a manufacturer would purchase the material in large bulk size, and would then make rods...

Interesting thread, and thank you to everyone for posting. So, I can't tell you a think about ferrule material and what is the best for pool cues, tip, etc., because I am not that good of a player, don't know crap about cues, tips, how they are made, etc., and don't know anything about cue...

Yes, I kind of realized that. Early on though, wasn't he more "sponsored" by them, as opposed to much later on where he was consulting for them and being more of an ambassador? I do know they jumped on his bandwagon early though. Good point.

The SVB discussion is an interesting one. I watched him play live a few times. I am a fan. Once I saw him play Efren in NJ and it was great! His recent accomplishments certainly gives his name the right to not only be brought up, but in the discussion. As I said, I look at the entire body of...

When I look at "greatest of all time" -- yes, I look at the entire body of work, so yes, it's easier to do that after you've seen their prime, peak, etc. I would not argue with anyone's list that had Efren at # 1 and Mosconi at # 2, nor would I argue if someone had them reversed. I think some...

A client/friend of mine is a life-long friend of Jack's, and while I never saw him as a college student, young adult, my friend did. He was thin, had a thin waist, decent build, etc. -- but he was far from ripped, shredded, etc. He said he was never big into the weights. If you check out...

The discussion of player A from today and player B from another generation is older than dirt. There are some sports where the physical element is a major component and others where it's not. That said, Tiger in his prime was much bigger and stronger than Jack, modern technology, science, and so...

So the various cue makers referenced on this thread -- for their basic, non-fancy cues -- are these cues under $1000? Under $500? What's the broad range on some of these? Thanks.

Whenever I hear people discuss "simple" cues, not fancy, or cues without a lot of detailed inlays, design, etc. -- all of that takes time, and time equates to labor cost and in the end is reflected in the price of the final product. So when people say simple I always think they mean less...

What's the price range with these cue makers? Thanks.

Interesting thread, and very good comments. Does wood "change" based upon it's environment? Well, it depends on the kind of wood, but to some extent, yes, it does. In this context, vis a vis a shaft, it could, but it would be very slightly. Noticeable? Perhaps to the keenest of feel...

Absolutely -- and everything in between -- my friend. The difference between math and economics. It sounds like 7 footers are far more popular in various parts of the country.

With the purchase of any product, I am sure some consumers look at post-purchase, customer service, warranty, etc. The business side of this sport hasn't been in the best or healthiest shape. I have heard a lot of talk about Brunswick doing little to nothing to support, promote, etc., and help...

Very nice.