$500. I have a couple nice McDermotts with an I2 shaft both of which I paid less than $500 for. I have a third on the way, same configuration that I am getting for about $450. My Jerico stinger ran about $360 IIRC.
A nice player with a standard and a low deflection shaft for less than $500 is all I'll ever need. I love the way the I2 hits and I can send the cue back to McDermott a couple times a year for maintenance. Currently it's $21.95 (covers shipping and handling) for a 10 point inspection, cleaning, wrap dress and retip (moori med comes with the I2) I figure the money covers the moori tip, and the rest is gratis.
The first time I sent my Breedlove in for service, they rewrapped it because of a tiny gap in the linen. Customer service is very good, they respond to emails promptly, although their turn around is slower than the 2 weeks advertised on their website (closer to 4) which is fine because if one is out for service I have another that hits just like it to play with.
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A nice player with a standard and a low deflection shaft for less than $500 is all I'll ever need. I love the way the I2 hits and I can send the cue back to McDermott a couple times a year for maintenance. Currently it's $21.95 (covers shipping and handling) for a 10 point inspection, cleaning, wrap dress and retip (moori med comes with the I2) I figure the money covers the moori tip, and the rest is gratis.
The first time I sent my Breedlove in for service, they rewrapped it because of a tiny gap in the linen. Customer service is very good, they respond to emails promptly, although their turn around is slower than the 2 weeks advertised on their website (closer to 4) which is fine because if one is out for service I have another that hits just like it to play with.
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