...but notice that I didn't post this in the FOR SALE section, lol. At least that's how I sold the purchase to my wife. I recently picked up a Meucci w/ pro shaft which plays great. Took time to adjust, but I love it. Super soft hit and predictable deflection. Dare I say, "well made"?
This Schon though...
I've never owned a steel jointed cue because I never liked a stiff hit. The first shot with it felt like a rock. I gave myself the "just what I thought" chuckle, then kept shooting. I was in dead stroke from then on. It feels like a hammer when you catch a nail just right and it's effortless. Even though it does hit stiff, you get the right amount of feedback to adjust quickly. I could tell within 5 minutes that it was the best hitting cue I've owned, and that things were going to change in my case. Sadly, my favorite custom Steve Klapp with 2 shafts and freshly made custom JPs just made it to the third row and possibly the chopping block.
I'm not even sure what makes the Schon feel so good. It's not my favorite design. It's not wrapless. It makes a weird "ping" sound. It's not the weight I usually play with. And...it's great. I'm glad that someone sold one cheap enough to make me buy it.
I read somewhere that they don't make Schons like they use to. Well, apparently they still make them pretty good.
This Schon though...
I've never owned a steel jointed cue because I never liked a stiff hit. The first shot with it felt like a rock. I gave myself the "just what I thought" chuckle, then kept shooting. I was in dead stroke from then on. It feels like a hammer when you catch a nail just right and it's effortless. Even though it does hit stiff, you get the right amount of feedback to adjust quickly. I could tell within 5 minutes that it was the best hitting cue I've owned, and that things were going to change in my case. Sadly, my favorite custom Steve Klapp with 2 shafts and freshly made custom JPs just made it to the third row and possibly the chopping block.
I'm not even sure what makes the Schon feel so good. It's not my favorite design. It's not wrapless. It makes a weird "ping" sound. It's not the weight I usually play with. And...it's great. I'm glad that someone sold one cheap enough to make me buy it.
I read somewhere that they don't make Schons like they use to. Well, apparently they still make them pretty good.