Yes it is a great cue. After receiving it, I went to a pool hall just to try it and thew up like 10 balls and the continued running like it was straight. I ran into the third rack and stopped. I can now always say I never missed with the Gilbert. It plays awesome.
Just trying to get some for money for a couple other guys I am still getting built, or trade up until I get a Tascarella and then stop.
Yes, on the Irish Linen, I suspect Andy used actual Cortland, it really seems like a brand new Cortland wrap. It will definitely be a fantastic cue for someone. The pictures dont do the cue justice.
I am seriously debating keeping it, but I am not going to stop using my Lambros and other cues are on my radar first.