I recently was in the market for a break cue and I saw a posting by bill the cat on some new break cues with purpleheart shafts. I had heard good things about these shafts and I really liked the design on this break cue so I took a chance and contacted him. I want to say he is one of the nicest people I have talked with on here. He was eager to answer any questions and when all my questions were answered he shipped promptly. This is the thread that I got the break cue from. Ordered the bottom one 
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=287730
Got the cue in monday and have used it three different league nights with about 15 breaks using it. The first few breaks felt different than I am used to and this was due to the white diamond tip. Never used that tip before. Once I got used to it I was making 3-4 balls every break in 8 ball and 9 ball. I have never made this many balls before. The weight of the cue feels much lighter than the 20oz cues that I was used to breaking with, yet it is much more efficient. I believe the break cue I ordered came in at just over 19 oz, the butt of the cue was a little over 15 oz and the purpleheart shaft was a little over 4oz. This cue breaks lights out. In fact I got the easiest 9 ball break and run last night making 4 ball on the break and 2 of the remaining balls were in pockets. If you get a chance try Bill's cues out. Not only are they great looking, but they really do play well. I hope to get a playing cue made in the future. Thanks.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=287730
Got the cue in monday and have used it three different league nights with about 15 breaks using it. The first few breaks felt different than I am used to and this was due to the white diamond tip. Never used that tip before. Once I got used to it I was making 3-4 balls every break in 8 ball and 9 ball. I have never made this many balls before. The weight of the cue feels much lighter than the 20oz cues that I was used to breaking with, yet it is much more efficient. I believe the break cue I ordered came in at just over 19 oz, the butt of the cue was a little over 15 oz and the purpleheart shaft was a little over 4oz. This cue breaks lights out. In fact I got the easiest 9 ball break and run last night making 4 ball on the break and 2 of the remaining balls were in pockets. If you get a chance try Bill's cues out. Not only are they great looking, but they really do play well. I hope to get a playing cue made in the future. Thanks.
