Another SlipStic Convert

[Williebetmore]

Kudos to Pete LaFond. He helped me obtain a supply of SlipStic, and I treated my cue about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I had used a glove for the past 4 years (I practice a LOT, and hated having to fuss with the shaft: and I didn't want any powder on my home table).

I am extremely pleased with the results. The shaft remains smooth with no upkeep except wiping with a cotton cloth each day. I have to wash my hands about every 30-60 minutes of playing time, but it beats wearing a glove ( I was REALLY worried about all of the Michael Jackson references that breakup was bound to start making if he remembered that I wore a glove ). Many thanks to Pete, great product.

 

[metal5d]

I have been treating my shafts with Slipstic the past 6 months and definitely liked the results. I was blown away this past week when I got a new shaft and played with it for a day or two before testing it against my old shaft. My old shaft with the Slipstic was so muck slicker even though its been about 6 weeks since I last used Slipstic. I will be using the Slipstic on my new shaft for sure.

 

[Barbara]

Kudos to Pete LaFond. He helped me obtain a supply of SlipStic, and I treated my cue about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I had used a glove for the past 4 years (I practice a LOT, and hated having to fuss with the shaft: and I didn't want any powder on my home table).

I am extremely pleased with the results. The shaft remains smooth with no upkeep except wiping with a cotton cloth each day. I have to wash my hands about every 30-60 minutes of playing time, but it beats wearing a glove ( I was REALLY worried about all of the Michael Jackson references that breakup was bound to start making if he remembered that I wore a glove ). Many thanks to Pete, great product.

So this stuff works pretty good? I'd like to toss my glove too if I could find the right product to use.

Barbara

 

[ScottR]

So this stuff works pretty good? I'd like to toss my glove too if I could find the right product to use.

Barbara

It's probably the shaft you are using . . . .

KIDDING!!

 

[Barbara]

It's probably the shaft you are using . . . .

KIDDING!!

Yeah, I should probably send it to you (along with the butt just to be safe) so that you can test it out.

Okay, just send me your addy so I can send you my Ted Harris S/P!

Barbara

 

[poolshark52]

pete made some great stuff there! i use slipstick now too! i use a lot of powder and now that i use slip stick i cut it way down! i have a slip stroke and need my shaft not to be grimy...it really does work!

 

[pete lafond]

pete made some great stuff there! i use slipstick now too! i use a lot of powder and now that i use slip stick i cut it way down! i have a slip stroke and need my shaft not to be grimy...it really does work!

hey Pat, how are you doing in Fla? Still running racks of 14.1? Your still a legend up here in Rochester, NY. They still talk about the time you and Mike Sigel were running 100's swapping wins.

I hope all is going well.

Pete

 

[JoeyA]

Kudos to Pete LaFond. He helped me obtain a supply of SlipStic, and I treated my cue about 3 or 4 weeks ago. I have to wash my hands about every 30-60 minutes of playing time, but it beats wearing a glove ( I was REALLY worried about all of the Michael Jackson references that breakup was bound to start making if he remembered that I wore a glove ).

WillieBM, you got a nasty touch of masochism in ya.

JoeyA

 

[CaptainJR]

Since we are on the subject. I have a SlipStic question. I already use it and love it. What I'm wondering about is if I should get rid of the original finish on my shaft. My stick is relatively new and still has the finish on it. I was wondering if it is recommended that I just barely take the finish off to get to the wood? Would that make the SlipStic last a little longer, maybe?

 

[pete lafond]

Since we are on the subject. I have a SlipStic question. I already use it and love it. What I'm wondering about is if I should get rid of the original finish on my shaft. My stick is relatively new and still has the finish on it. I was wondering if it is recommended that I just barely take the finish off to get to the wood? Would that make the SlipStic last a little longer, maybe?

It will not only last much longer, but work even better. The finish on the shaft is a great protection for shipping and for customer handling as they test out the equipment. Generally keeps it clean.

My 10 yr old son's cue is a cheap $80 cue. We sanded off the shellac with an 800 grit sand paper and added the conditioner to it. The shaft plays beautifully.

The shellac on a cue stick is the worst for tackiness. Some people that do not remove it immediately, end up removing it over time as a result of play. If you put SlipStic Conditioner over it, it will take considerably longer. So if I were you, I would get rid of it now.

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[CaptainJR]

Thank you Pete
I'll get right on it.
JR

 

[Da Poet]

Does Slipstic work better than the Cuetec cleaner on Cuetec's?

 

[pete lafond]

Does Slipstic work better than the Cuetec cleaner on Cuetec's?

Mike Webb said it does, though will not last as long as a wooden shaft. What I have heard from others though is that the Cleaner by itself works wonders (blue bottle). Our cleaner is a solvent and in this case you can probably use any good solvent. The only difference in ours is that it evaporates fast leaving no residue and is a super distilled heptanes made for us by Exxon.

The solvent we use in the New Conditioner/cleaner is a non-petroleum based polymer which act the same, just more costly to manufacture. It also works best when packaged with our conditioner because it disperses the conditioner during application incredibly well so less is needed.

 

[dmgwalsh]

It will not only last much longer, but work even better. The finish on the shaft is a great protection for shipping and for customer handling as they test out the equipment. Generally keeps it clean.

My 10 yr old son's cue is a cheap $80 cue. We sanded off the shellac with an 800 grit sand paper and added the conditioner to it. The shaft plays beautifully.

The shellac on a cue stick is the worst for tackiness. Some people that do not remove it immediately, end up removing it over time as a result of play. If you put SlipStic Conditioner over it, it will take considerably longer. So if I were you, I would get rid of it now.

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what's the best way to get that shellac off the shaft. I bought a couple of KC Cues and think I'd like them better without that on them.

Where's the best place to get this slipsitc?

 

[Ali88]

ordering

Just go to the Slipstic website, you can order it there, it is truely great stuff, thanks Pete................Al

 

[Jersey]

SlipStic

Best pool related product since...I don't know when! I've been using it since Pete brought it to the market. The stuff just 'Works'!

Great product Pete...

I recommend that anyone who likes a clean, smooth shaft with as little maintainance has possible, use this product!


http://www.slipstic.com/

 

[shooter777]

I bought some Q-glide from the local billiards store and the stuff sucks. It was super slick for about the first 3 hours of play and then got gummy and nasty. I wound up sanding the shaft down to get it all off and then just went back to burnishing after a very fine sanding.



What is different about Slipstic? Why won't it get gummy like Q-glide?

 

[cardiac kid]

Hi Pete,

I used his cue a few times last night. I'd have to agree with your assessment.

Thanks for the games. My back is still sore. Next time, you can break each rack! You young guys have all the advantages!

Lyn

 

[pete lafond]

I bought some Q-glide from the local billiards store and the stuff sucks. It was super slick for about the first 3 hours of play and then got gummy and nasty. I wound up sanding the shaft down to get it all off and then just went back to burnishing after a very fine sanding.



What is different about Slipstic? Why won't it get gummy like Q-glide?

SlipStic contains no moistures, even though it is in liquid form. Also, it will not mix with moistures either while remaining consistent from -100 deg. F to +700 deg F. SlipStic Conditioner is a more uniform as opposed to a concoction.

It is not a polish or slicker, it's a conditioner to protect the cues wood just as a quality cue maker conditions his cues shaft. It was developed to repel and keep the cue shaft smooth so you no longer need to use slickers, cleaners and smoothing materials.

Most importantly it is safe and will not harm you, the environment or the ozone. (Advancements in chemistry are moving fast in this direction.) The downside is that costs seem higher, though performance and staying power offset the cost.

We recommend that you do not use any other material, just any pure genuine leather (do not use if it says polishes or slick-ens) or soft cotton cloth once you apply SlipStic Conditioner for the best performance.

 

[pete lafond]

Hi Pete,

I used his cue a few times last night. I'd have to agree with your assessment.

Thanks for the games. My back is still sore. Next time, you can break each rack! You young guys have all the advantages!

Lyn

Haha, it was my pleasure. Actually that was my son's cheap $80 cue (you wouldn't now it though). You were on fire though. All you have to do is keep it going. I'll get back into it once things slow down a little for me.

Also while your in Vegas for the BCA make sure you stop by Professor Q Ball's (Paul Frankel ) exhibition with Mazin Shooni (#1 three cushion player). They will be talking about the new SlipStic Felt Primer. It revives a table's felt to act brand new for up to 3 to 4 months of play. I applied it onto the table at Classic and everyone thought it was new felt (felt is 2.5 years old). The angles off the rail are so true now and the CB actually rolls again. Even draw shots act properly (better than on new felt) Say hi to the Professor for me.