5-Point Ginacue FS/FT.....

[8-ball Rat]

Here we go again!!!

I just picked up this gorgeous Ginacue from Jimmyrayk this week, and took it for a spin last night. The cue plays great, looks great, and feels great....but once again, my Scruggs gets the "nod." (My Scruggs is now my "gold standard" for all my cues).

This was my first Gina...and I'm very impressed. It belongs with somebody who's gonna use it, as it's obvious that this cue was built to be played.

-58"
-19.1-19.2 ounces (depending on shaft)
-2 shafts at a full 13mm with Ivory ferrules and layered tips
-5/16x18 piloted stainless steel joint with brass inserts
-Classic Ginacue box ringwork in red at A and B positions
-5 gorgeous rosewood points with maple/salmon/red/black veneers
-New smoothe black leather wrap by Travis Nicklich of BlackCreek Cues
-Rosewood sleeve
-Faux ivory buttcap with Ginacue logo
-Black bumper
-Ginacue JP's for all pieces (the funky ones with the segmented notches)

The cue is in EXCELLENT shape all around, is balanced to perfection, and really plays fantastic.....I'm just stuck on my Scruggs, so this one won't get the table time it deserves while it's with me.

Below is the link to Jimmy's thread about the cue, with a couple more pics that he took (and his photo skills are FAR better than mine:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=63069

SOLD!!!!!!!

Hit me up if you're interested. I'm always eager to work a deal (imagine that!! )

Mark

 

[Danktrees]

lol keeping the club alive i see, nice cue

 

[guycrunch]

mark, pm vass on this cue, he's looking for a rosewood gina. altho the thought of you and vass trading together is a little scary! maybe trade it to joe c for your new callaluca cue? seriously, if the gina had an ivory joint i'd be talking to you myself. good luck with the sale.

guy

 

[greeneyes_ocean]

mark, pm vass on this cue, he's looking for a rosewood gina. altho the thought of you and vass trading together is a little scary! maybe trade it to joe c for your new callaluca cue? seriously, if the gina had an ivory joint i'd be talking to you myself. good luck with the sale.

guy

What to be scared about dealing with Mark?
I met him at the VF expo and seemed to be a very nice person to deal with.

the price is right but steel joint is not my favorite.

good luck with the sale Mark

Vass

 

[8-ball Rat]

What to be scared about dealing with Mark?
I met him at the VF expo and seemed to be a very nice person to deal with.

the price is right but steel joint is not my favorite.

good luck with the sale Mark

Vass

Thanks much, sir. Guy is just giving me s#!t, since I'm known to OCCASIONALLY trade a cue or two......much like you. It's almost as if I have a reputation to uphold around here.......

 

[guycrunch]

only kidding vass, mark knows. you should try this cue, i'm pretty sure jimmy said the hit wasn't that far off from the ivory.

guy

 

[nick serdula]

He didn't mean scary!

He means SCARY!!!
Good luck finding anything that will out perform your Scruggs. The better your stroke is the harder a time you will have!! You must be goooood!
Nice cue! If Vass wants it he will never say so but I have a feeling he is thinking how to trade you for it as I type. No worries with Vass! He is very honest!
Nick

 

[guycrunch]

Thanks much, sir. Guy is just giving me s#!t, since I'm known to OCCASIONALLY trade a cue or two......much like you. It's almost as if I have a reputation to uphold around here.......

i can't decide if it's a good thing or not that our taste in joint material has stopped me from buying some of your cues.

guy

 

[8-ball Rat]

i can't decide if it's a good thing or not that our taste in joint material has stopped me from buying some of your cues.

guy

Oh....dont' get me wrong, Guy.......I'm a HUGE ivory joint fan, too!!

Matter of fact, I've got a couple coming down the pipe with ivory joints. One is piloted, and one is flat faced.

I don't know whether or not I'll find a cue more "suited" to me than my Scruggs (Nick is right about that....the hit is spectacular).....but it won't stop me from trying out all kinds of stuff. The hunt is half the fun!!!!

You and I, I think, will always appreciate the same types of cues. On that, I'm certain!!

 

[8-ball Rat]

He means SCARY!!!
Good luck finding anything that will out perform your Scruggs. The better your stroke is the harder a time you will have!! You must be goooood!
Nice cue! If Vass wants it he will never say so but I have a feeling he is thinking how to trade you for it as I type. No worries with Vass! He is very honest!
Nick

Thanks Nick.

I'm sold on the Scruggs player. Tim and Mike worked every ounce of magic they could on that cue. It may not be for everyone....but it's most defnitely one of my two favorite cues (my 6-point Black Boar being the other one, of course).

As far as being good.......just ask around. I'm about as good as they come!!!! All I need is the breaks, ball-in-hand after the break, the 3 and out, and 4 games on the wire in a race to 10. BRING IT ON!!!!!

 

[buffalofloyd]

As far as being good.......just ask around. I'm about as good as they come!!!! All I need is the breaks, ball-in-hand after the break, the 3 and out, and 4 games on the wire in a race to 10. BRING IT ON!!!!!

LOL!!!

 

[Matt_24]

I hit with Mark's Scruggs and Gina yesterday. Personally, I liked the GINA better. I'm just too damn cheap.

 

[rayjay]

It's hard to beat a Scruggs for a player, especially if you've found the magic shaft. I know what you mean about the search being half the fun...that's why I have a Zylr and JDavis ordered, and still try everyone's that'll let me! Good luck with the sale, Mark!

 

[8-ball Rat]

Thanks, guys.

Bump to the top for a fantastic Ginacue.

Don't let the price scare you, in these oh-so-trying times for cues. It's worth every penny, but I'm willing to shave a fair amount of pennies off the price, if the right deal comes along. I'm flexible, and easy to work with when it comes to hashing out a deal, so hit me up if you'd like to get in on a great Gina!!!

 

[JimmyRayK]

Ginacue

Thanks, guys.

Bump to the top for a fantastic Ginacue.

Don't let the price scare you, in these oh-so-trying times for cues. It's worth every penny, but I'm willing to shave a fair amount of pennies off the price, if the right deal comes along. I'm flexible, and easy to work with when it comes to hashing out a deal, so hit me up if you'd like to get in on a great Gina!!!

Mark, I am going to make a couple of calls. I had a couple of people on the back burner while you were making your decision.

Keep in touch,
Jimmy

 

[8-ball Rat]

Mark, I am going to make a couple of calls. I had a couple of people on the back burner while you were making your decision.

Keep in touch,
Jimmy

Thanks, Jimmy.........

I've got a close friend of mine that's working out some trade possibilities for the Gina...so it may not be around for long!!!!

 

[OriontheHunter]

Mark,
I think I am going to buy a lottery ticket tonight. I would have a better chance of winning then getting a chance to try one of your cues that you have just got. Your too fast!! Good luck with the sale! Its a nice looking cue, but since I have not hit with one I will have to wait until your next Gina purchase.
Tom

 

[alpine9430]

Mark,
I think I am going to buy a lottery ticket tonight. I would have a better chance of winning then getting a chance to try one of your cues that you have just got. Your too fast!! Good luck with the sale! Its a nice looking cue, but since I have not hit with one I will have to wait until your next Gina purchase.
Tom

I have to agree with you there.
That fastest cue flipper on this hemisphere...
Which is why he is the honorary president of the FCFC.

Mark - good luck with the sale.
If it was a hoppe, it would be gone!

Myron

 

[8-ball Rat]

I have to agree with you there.
That fastest cue flipper on this hemisphere...
Which is why he is the honorary president of the FCFC.

Mark - good luck with the sale.
If it was a hoppe, it would be gone!

Myron

My wife always tells me that I'm the fastest she's ever seen...........she must've been talking about my cues, too............???

 

[alpine9430]

My wife always tells me that I'm the fastest she's ever seen...........she must've been talking about my cues, too............???

I hope it is about the cues!

Later!