2014 AZB Cue of the Year is - "Landslide" by Paul Drexler!!!

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Congrats to Eric (Shadowmoss) and Paul Drexler for winning this year's AZB Cue of the Year. It is a very deserving cue, and the nickname that came out of the thread... "Landslide" (coined by Jake Hulsey I believe), proved to be appropriate.

Here are this year's top 5 cues in the voting:

1. Paul Drexler "Landslide" - 43
2. Cleiton’s Tonkin - 22
3. TommyT's Hulsey - 14
3. Double Vision by Bob Manzino - 14
4. Randy Mobley Double Corona - 11
4. Lambros 14' Dragon Cue - 11
5.TASCARELLA Mosconi Balabushka Tribute - 8

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I have seen this cue in person and it is powerful! The gold elements, design flow and carving become something greater than the sum of its parts. Congratulations Paul and Eric. I count myself fortunate to see the outcome any time an uncompromising patron meets a masterful artist!

Drexler wins ICCS and AZ Cue of the Year. I can't wait to see what Paul and Ellen turn out next!
 
Here are some comments Paul made to an individual asking about the playability of the cue in an email. This is post from a Facebook page, and thought it would be an interesting read for the viewers here.

"There is nothing about this design or construction that would preclude this cue from being highly playable. It is built around laminated maple core using marine grade epoxy. Please keep in mind that while the joint and buttcap are both Ivory - elephants push trees over with their tusks. Ivory is a very solid material."

He also provided the basic specifications. "The overall weight of the cue and shaft is 19.10 oz with a balance point of 18.5 inched from the buttcap."

He estimated the construction time at roughly 100 hours of which the joint and buttcap alone consumed over 10 hours.

He concluded by saying that he does not make cues that cannot be played with. "The function of the cue is to hit billiard balls not to be a wall hanger or museum piece."
 
Congratulations Paul Drexler. An absolutely stunning cue.

Thanks Jamie for again taking the time and sacrifice to see this happen. We all look forward to this each year. Your efforts are certainly appreciated.

Paul
 
Well Deserved! It's just a pleasure to be able to see this! Great job on running the poll this year again Jamie. Thoroughly enjoyed it!
 
Congrats

Congrats to Paul and Ellen.

This is a beautiful and perfectly executed design. The elements and materials used in this cue all contributed to it's elegance. It is totally unique.

I would love to see this cue in person. The owner possesses something very special.

And also congratulations to all of the other cuemakers whose work was included. I would proudly own any one of them.
 
Worminator said:
Here are some comments Paul made to an individual asking about the playability of the cue in an email. This is post from a Facebook page, and thought it would be an interesting read for the viewers here.

"There is nothing about this design or construction that would preclude this cue from being highly playable. It is built around laminated maple core using marine grade epoxy. Please keep in mind that while the joint and buttcap are both Ivory - elephants push trees over with their tusks. Ivory is a very solid material."

He also provided the basic specifications. "The overall weight of the cue and shaft is 19.10 oz with a balance point of 18.5 inched from the buttcap."

He estimated the construction time at roughly 100 hours of which the joint and buttcap alone consumed over 10 hours.

He concluded by saying that he does not make cues that cannot be played with. "The function of the cue is to hit billiard balls not to be a wall hanger or museum piece."
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Duh...;).... Now like I said, let's go hit some balls!! :grin-square:
 
Worminator said:
Here are some comments Paul made to an individual asking about the playability of the cue in an email. This is post from a Facebook page, and thought it would be an interesting read for the viewers here.

"There is nothing about this design or construction that would preclude this cue from being highly playable. It is built around laminated maple core using marine grade epoxy. Please keep in mind that while the joint and buttcap are both Ivory - elephants push trees over with their tusks. Ivory is a very solid material."

He also provided the basic specifications. "The overall weight of the cue and shaft is 19.10 oz with a balance point of 18.5 inched from the buttcap."

He estimated the construction time at roughly 100 hours of which the joint and buttcap alone consumed over 10 hours.

He concluded by saying that he does not make cues that cannot be played with. "The function of the cue is to hit billiard balls not to be a wall hanger or museum piece."
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ok so this answers one of my questions
the joint and buttcap must have been milled since its ivory
very kool
 
Congratulations, Paul (and Ellen, I assume).

Wasn't it just a couple (or a few) years ago Paul was talking about ending his cue making and concentrating, instead, on cue-related computer consulting of some sort (I forget exactly what). Maybe we are fortunate that hasn't happened (yet).
 
An unbelievably awesome looking cue. I will admit that the only Drexeler cue I ever bought was gorgeous but didn't hit to my satisfaction. That was also the only cue I bought because I was impressed with its look.


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