24h before I get my Revo!!

Straightpool_99 said:
When it comes to marketing, the people behind the Predator brand are geniuses. They realize that a lot of people have too much money (as you say), or even just enough money (as others would say) and are desperate to be the first to own the newest gadgets. They're called the "early adopters". Why charge them 600 for a shaft, when you can charge them 1400 for cue? Maybe they'll put this shaft into production later as a stand-alone shaft, but not until they've sold all the limited edition cues.

Anyhow, I saw my first Revo cue the other day (black P3). I didn't like the look of it, but several people liked it. There was a long line of people wanting to try it, and the consensus was that it was good. Getting poolplayers to agree on anything is almost impossible, so maybe there is something to this shaft, after all. I didn't want to contribute to the nagging and pestering of the owner to try the shaft, so sadly I can't report on how it felt.
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I called up predator and had a lengthy talk with a Rep. I posted about it in the other revo thread.
some interesting information was learned.

Here is a link:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showpost.php?p=5586579&postcount=249
 
cleary said:
The Revo shaft comes on different cues. I believe, eventually, they will sell the shaft by itself but for now just with a cue. I've heard the shafts are both more expensive to make and takes longer to produce so they're rolling them out slowly.
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Yes, sir.
The can only make around 500 a quarter.
 
getting out

trob said:
nope..not yet. the cheapest it comes is with the p3 and all of them our currently the uni lock joint.
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You know guys I am really a nut about using natural materials in cues .
Long story to explain , and I base allot of my opinion which cue I like to use on feed back and the harmonics that a cue produces .

That being said I am going to side step right out of this thread .

I hope the Revo cue works out for those who buy it .
 
Bigb'scues said:
My heart bleeds when I hear prices of production cues that cost 100$ to make......but to each his own Good luck with it
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If it cost $135 new, then I imagine it would have cost a lot less then a $100 to make. I have no idea though. Maybe the profit margins really are that low.
 
Straightpool_99 said:
The thing you don't realize is that these custom car builders have families and things going on in their lives that take the priority over their jobs. They don't do the internet or phones. They are fragile geniuses that must not be disturbed by ordinary mortal men. But as a middle man for one of your cars builders I can relay the happy message that your car will be done soon. Once the builders cat has had it's operation, the dog has finished college and the builders wife's niece can take off her braces, your car is next on the agenda.

Having been given a 3 day tour of the builders shop and accompanying him and his wife on a 3 week vacation, I've seen the drawing of the car, and it's going to be a real beauty. Hopefully he'll get some space in his busy schedule soon.
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I imagine that a custom car builder can build a car faster then the average high end cue maker can build a cue. I do not know though.
 
nfuids said:
It comes with 2 predator chalks, wipes, special case/box.

I doubt it will improve my game enough to notice. I already use a P3 + Predator Vantage shaft, the Revo I ordered is a P3.

It's out of the post office for delivery!! Can't wait to get home tonight!!!
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You must have meant $1350, not $135, right?
 
mortuarymike-nv said:
I was under the impression that they dropped the price on the Revo shaft, and are selling the shaft by itself?
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I believe, eventually, they will sell the shaft by itself but for now just with a cue. I've heard the shafts are both more expensive to make and takes longer to produce so they're rolling them out slowly.
 
justinb386 said:
You must have meant $1350, not $135, right?
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Justin, c'mon bro. A predator shaft, is $200 plus TODAY, and now you think a brand new technology cues they've been working on for "how long", and they are selling the entire cue, shaft and butt for $135 ??
 
Got the cue yesterday!!

I went to the poolhall to pick up my girlfriend.. had time to play 5 games with it!

it definitely feels great! first impression is that I could apply lot more spin without much effort.

Will tell more overtime :)
 
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