AZ Buildoff Cues

[ftgokie]

If you guys are NOT RED, you need to contact me so you can turn Red to let me know your still interested in participating.

I need copies of your Driv. Lic so you can recieve the cues. This will protect everyone involved and the cuemakers that donated the cues..

If you are BLUE...that means I have your DL Copy

Ftgokie - Oklahoma

ugotactionTX - Texas

Benfica - Newman California

Safety - LA Cali

Cueballdg - Washington

Twoforpool - Washington

Fast Lenny - Phoenix AZ

HollyWood - Minnesota Have DL copy

md5key - Indiana

Brandoncook26 - Kentucky

shakes - Mississippi

Klink - NW Florida

John Biddle - Clearwater FL

gunzby - Hickory NC

Brozif - Virginia

Bamacues - Maryland

hellfish - Syracuse, NY

a9ballbr8k - Rochester NY

logic - Buffalo, NY

Then Back to ftgokie in Oklahoma for the cues and cases to be raffled off


Thanks
Shawn

 

[brandoncook26]

Keep me on the list. I am looking forward to trying these out.

-Brandon

 

[ftgokie]

Guys...if you want to be able to recieve the cues, I need a scanned copy of your DL. I will be the only on that has this scan. If you do not provide a copy of your DL you will not be able to recieve the cues. We have to do this to protect us recieving the cues, and the cue builders for donating the cues......Hope you all understand

IF you are in BLUE, I have your copy of your DL

Shawn

 

[ugotactionTX]

still waiting for the go ahead to ship to the next location. Just let me know when you have what you need shawn...

btw. I never did get that xls file you mentioned

 

[ftgokie]

still waiting for the go ahead to ship to the next location. Just let me know when you have what you need shawn...

btw. I never did get that xls file you mentioned

Send me your email.....I will send it now

I am waiting on Groundhogg to respond....

 

[ftgokie]

Groundhogg, has not responded to my emails about needing a copy of his DL. So Vegasplayer is next on the list, then Befica, then Safety.

Vegasplayer and Safety, I need a copy of your Drivers License so you can recieve the cues.

If we dont get a DL from you guys you will be passed over and they will go to the next person in line that provides the copy of the DL

Shawn

 

[Poolplaya9]

Groundhogg, has not responded to my emails about needing a copy of his DL. So Vegasplayer is next on the list, then Befica, then Safety.

Vegasplayer and Safety, I need a copy of your Drivers License so you can recieve the cues.

If we dont get a DL from you guys you will be passed over and they will go to the next person in line that provides the copy of the DL

Shawn

It might be overkill, but you might also consider having each person paypal you 5 cents or something so you have verification of their name and a verified email address in addition to the copy of the driver's license. It's just too easy to get a copy of a random person's drivers license.

 

[ftgokie]

It might be overkill, but you might also consider having each person paypal you 5 cents or something so you have verification of their name and a verified email address in addition to the copy of the driver's license. It's just too easy to get a copy of a random person's drivers license.

Thanks for the info...everyone on the list has been verified by a reputable person here on AZ that actually knows them....we are just taking the extra steps to protect AZ and the Builders that donated the cues by having a copy of the DL

Hope everyone understands

Shawn

 

[ftgokie]

My evaluation of the cues

Cue #1

Cue looks good, it is plain and simple

The leather wrap is finished nicely, the seam is almost unnoticable

Cue hits good, has a nice hit to it

My confidence is high with this cue

I personally did not like the way the wrap felt in my hand, it felt cheap

Overall the cue is a really nice player, I rate this cue an 8

 

[ftgokie]

My evaluation of the cues

Cue #2

Nice clean simple cue..

It felt good in my hand, balance was real good

Shaft wobbles a little when rolled on edge of the table

Has a good hit

Nice smoothe Irish Linen wrap

I rate this cue a 7

 

[ftgokie]

My evaluation of the buildoff cues

Cue #3

Has an ok finish

Cue looks clean, but the finish on the collars and buttcap is kinda rough

Cue has a nice hit, but kindof soft for me


I rate this cue a 6

 

[ftgokie]

Cue buildoff Evaluation

Cue #4

Nice clean finish, good solid hit

Felt good in my hand, nicely balanced. Irish linen was kinda rough in my hand though, could have been smoother

Shaft was nice and smooth

I give this cue a 7

 

[ftgokie]

My Evaluation

Cue #5
Great finish, builder took pride in making this cue

Cue has a good hard hit to it

Really good looking cue, super nice shaft......smooth as silk


Handle area was a little big around for my liking, but overall the cue was really good

I give this an 8

 

[ftgokie]

MY Eval

Cue #6

Best overall finish, best looking cue, craftsmanship was the best out of the whole bunch

Had an excellent hit

Butt was a touch too fat for me, shaft was way too big around for me (13.2mm)

Great playing cue though

I rate this a 9

 

[ftgokie]

MY Eval

Cue #7

Vasilios Cocobolo 2 point Sneaky Pete

This cue is awesome... The wood is some of the best you will see

Cue plays great, almost a flawless cue

Nice clean hard hit, feels good in my hand

The butt is a touch too big around for me though

I would highly recommend this cue to anyone....Super Nice cue!


Sorry, I didnt take pics of it:sorry:

 

[ftgokie]

The list is updated to reflect who has sent me a copy of thier DL. If your name is in BLUE I have a copy, if its in RED I still need a copy of your DL or we cannot ship the cues to you.

 

[Gwen's up]

Cue #5
Great finish, builder took pride in making this cue

Cue has a good hard hit to it

Really good looking cue, super nice shaft......smooth as silk


Handle area was a little big around for my liking, but overall the cue was really good

I give this an 8

Cue #4

Nice clean finish, good solid hit

Felt good in my hand, nicely balanced. Irish linen was kinda rough in my hand though, could have been smoother

Shaft was nice and smooth

I give this cue a 7

I like the way you have evaluated each of the cues in this manner.
I asked before but maybe it went unnoticed.
Should there not be a standard way to rate the cues?


such as:

Categories:

Finish
Hit
Quality
Taper
and so on...

Rating 1-10 + comments...just like you did here.


I mention this because, and especially after, reading all the different reviews; they are so "all over the map" that it is kind of hard to get a real picture of a true rating for each one.

Probably a little late now, but just a thought.


Also, I don't believe a rating on the way the cue looks overall is quite
acceptable as obviously some of the builders did not follow the protocol of
No Rings, Moderately figured wood, etc. I don't believe many of the builders would have sent out such a plain looking cue if given the choice. I believe the plainest cues are being judged at a disadvantage due to following instructions,
which to me is important, when having a cue built!

Maybe I'm wrong, but I kind of pictured them all looking very similar.

.

<Still looking forward to testing each...soon now!>

.
P.S. Why is the Sneaky getting so much publicity? LOL I'll bet some of the builders wish they could switch places with him!


.

 

[QMAKER]

Good question

Also, I don't believe a rating on the way the cue looks overall is quite
acceptable as obviously some of the builders did not follow the protocol of
No Rings, Moderately figured wood, etc. I don't believe many of the builders would have sent out such a plain looking cue if given the choice. I believe the plainest cues are being judged at a disadvantage due to following instructions,
which to me is important, when having a cue built!

Maybe I'm wrong, but I kind of pictured them all looking very similar.

P.S. Why is the Sneaky getting so much publicity? LOL I'll bet some of the builders wish they could switch places with him!
.

I have the same questions and would like to see the answer. Bob

 

[ftgokie]

I like the way you have evaluated each of the cues in this manner.
I asked before but maybe it went unnoticed.
Should there not be a standard way to rate the cues?


such as:

Categories:

Finish
Hit
Quality
Taper
and so on...

Rating 1-10 + comments...just like you did here.


I mention this because, and especially after, reading all the different reviews; they are so "all over the map" that it is kind of hard to get a real picture of a true rating for each one.

Probably a little late now, but just a thought.


Also, I don't believe a rating on the way the cue looks overall is quite
acceptable as obviously some of the builders did not follow the protocol of
No Rings, Moderately figured wood, etc. I don't believe many of the builders would have sent out such a plain looking cue if given the choice. I believe the plainest cues are being judged at a disadvantage due to following instructions,
which to me is important, when having a cue built!

Maybe I'm wrong, but I kind of pictured them all looking very similar.

.

<Still looking forward to testing each...soon now!>

.
P.S. Why is the Sneaky getting so much publicity? LOL I'll bet some of the builders wish they could switch places with him!


.

Well, the sneaky isnt really getting that much attention...if you notice everyone that evaluated the cues before be didnt even rate it.....they didnt even play with it to be honest...I thin I am the only one kthat has rated it. And, the sneaky cannot, and should not be evaluated in the same category as the 6 cues for the buildoff...its a totally diff cue....kinda like evaluating a pinto against a camaro....

And there will be a set format to rate the cues.....ugotactionTX has that format....when I got the cues...I just pretty much didnt have the paperwork because I had taken off work and didnt go back to work till after I had rated the cues..the form was on my work computer

And as for the cues looking different....all the cuemakers had the same info to go by....and the cues you see is what they sent. The cuemakers that followed the format will be known in the end....the ones that didnt will as well. Also, the cuemakers that actually MET the deadline will be known....and the ones that dragged thier feet will also be known...so all in all, I think it will be a positive experience for us.

And yes, I thought to myself that they would all look similar.....SUPRISE

This is basically a starting point...We have learned alot on what to do and what not to do on the next one...This was for fun, hopefully this will shine on the cuemakers that participated in a positive light.

 

[Gwen's up]

Thanks!

Ftgokie-


Thanks for your reply.

I, too think it will be very positive experience for the builders and great source of info for me personally.

I have been researching my next custom cue from a few builders here on AZ and have gone back and forth, with my decision, due to things I have read and situatuions that have come up. I, like you, am hoping to get some valuable info out of this and can not wait until the end when all is revealed...though the middle part is good too..LOL

Mybe my chosen builders are in it, maybe not. But I will have a better means of decision after getting to hit with all of them..Whoopee!