Charlie Byrant's X Breaker Name Contest...Free X Breaker Giveaway!

daytonajoe said:
The jug with my Hillbilly Moonshine suggestion would look perfext!!

well, yes it would....however, I mentioned 'Shine and Moonshine a long time ago.:eek: However, as I have previously stated, should they decide on another's submission, but would still like to use the jug as part of the logo, I can re-do to accomodate the new name.

Lisa
 
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What about "Hillybilly C-4"?
(after the powerful explosive)

The X-Breaker offers:

-Classy looks
-Cored butt
-Control on your jump shots and breaks
-Consistent performance
 
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I don't want this post to criticize anyone's suggestions, but after this many pages of posts am I the only one that thinks anything associated with the word hillbilly is somewhat... derogatory? Please don't take this as a criticism. I'm thinking about the market you're trying to sell this cue towards. I know Mr. Bryant would like something associated with his name, but wouldn't you think you'd deter some people from buying a cue called the redneck, the whitetrash, etc. Again I must apoligize but Hillbilly just... well I don't know. From a marketing approach I don't think it'll be as sucessful. I don't think the japanese market for one would enjoy a stick associated with a name that brings that type of imagery to mind, and in some places the word hillbilly still has a negative connotation. It just seems the explanation is needed as to why it's called that.

A name for a product can make or break it. Case in point, when Chevy trucks came out with the Nova it did not sell in spanish speaking countries at all... Nova or NO VA means "doesn't go" and lack of thinking about its market really hurt chevy sales. Again I mean no offense but if a decent portion of sales go out of the country one should think of how "hillbilly" will be met. To me it doesn't have the "classy" aspect you want to convey about the new X breaker. I know tons of people who absolutely hate the predator BK because if the cat on the break cue and I think to myself if they didn't put that on the cue, less people would have been put off.

I really like BALLISTIC it's catchy it needs no explanation. It conveys power precision and control. Ballistics is the science that deals with the motion, behavior, and effects of projectiles, the science or art of designing and hurling projectiles so as to achieve a desired performance. It's not just a cue with a hard tip, it's designed with control and precision not only on the break but also on the Jump.

I'm not great with logos but I can do ads. I think a good picture for an ad is to show a black and white blueprint of a ballistic missile and the X breaker with text pointing to what each part is designed for. A side by side comparision would show the tip of a missile has the warhead and power, the Xbreaker would have it's special tip. The body of the missile talks about its streamline design and fuel, the Xbreaker it's shaft or joint construction. The end of the missle show's its tail and jets of fire propelling and controlling, the Xbreaker would show it's new rear weight and maximizer. In essence it compares the cue's technology to a sophisticated ballistic missle. I drew up a few ad ideas too.

Another idea I had would be the Xbreaker logo (X marks the spot) as a target the cueball is aiming for. It's late over here and I just put together 2 quick pictures of other ideas. Forgive my typing I'm a bit tired.
 

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heres a few logos i did (sorry i dont have photoshop so they are kinda crude looking compared to the others.

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Rock-Crusher

CB Rock-Crusher
Hillbilly Rock-Crusher

CBXRC with Rock-Crusher somewhere else on the cue.

CB RockXCusher
CBXRock-Crusher

CXB Rock-Crusher
or any combination of logo and Rock-Crusher
 
twilight said:
I don't want this post to criticize anyone's suggestions, but after this many pages of posts am I the only one that thinks anything associated with the word hillbilly is somewhat... derogatory? Please don't take this as a criticism. I'm thinking about the market you're trying to sell this cue towards. I know Mr. Bryant would like something associated with his name, but wouldn't you think you'd deter some people from buying a cue called the redneck, the whitetrash, etc. Again I must apoligize but Hillbilly just... well I don't know. From a marketing approach I don't think it'll be as sucessful. I don't think the japanese market for one would enjoy a stick associated with a name that brings that type of imagery to mind, and in some places the word hillbilly still has a negative connotation. It just seems the explanation is needed as to why it's called that.

A name for a product can make or break it. Case in point, when Chevy trucks came out with the Nova it did not sell in spanish speaking countries at all... Nova or NO VA means "doesn't go" and lack of thinking about its market really hurt chevy sales. Again I mean no offense but if a decent portion of sales go out of the country one should think of how "hillbilly" will be met. To me it doesn't have the "classy" aspect you want to convey about the new X breaker. I know tons of people who absolutely hate the predator BK because if the cat on the break cue and I think to myself if they didn't put that on the cue, less people would have been put off.

I really like BALLISTIC it's catchy it needs no explanation. It conveys power precision and control. Ballistics is the science that deals with the motion, behavior, and effects of projectiles, the science or art of designing and hurling projectiles so as to achieve a desired performance. It's not just a cue with a hard tip, it's designed with control and precision not only on the break but also on the Jump.

I'm not great with logos but I can do ads. I think a good picture for an ad is to show a black and white blueprint of a ballistic missile and the X breaker with text pointing to what each part is designed for. A side by side comparision would show the tip of a missile has the warhead and power, the Xbreaker would have it's special tip. The body of the missile talks about its streamline design and fuel, the Xbreaker it's shaft or joint construction. The end of the missle show's its tail and jets of fire propelling and controlling, the Xbreaker would show it's new rear weight and maximizer. In essence it compares the cue's technology to a sophisticated ballistic missle. I drew up a few ad ideas too.

Another idea I had would be the Xbreaker logo (X marks the spot) as a target the cueball is aiming for. It's late over here and I just put together 2 quick pictures of other ideas. Forgive my typing I'm a bit tired.


This has actually been back and forth. Charlie mentioned that he liked the idea of having his name or moniker (nickname) on the cue. Richard is looking for something more along the lines of a descriptive concerning the technology in the cue as well as an 'old school' feel. It is actually a tall order, and not as easy as it seems.

As to using 'Hillbilly' and hurting sales.....in this case, your logic may well not bear out. This is a cue marketed to a demographic of pool players. We tend to be an odd bunch...Lol. If done well, I really do not see the use of 'Hillbilly' in the name/logo hurting sales in this case.....but could actually help sales. JMHO.

Lisa

PS...some pretty cool graphics there!!
 
Pool is an INTERNATIONAL sport.
The use of "Hillbilly" as a brand name is limiting. Not every serious pool player in the world knows who "Hillbilly" is. They, however, surely know who Charlie Bryant is.
ruk
 
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I was watching Star Trek and they showed this weapon that had been banned because it caused the victim so much pain. Thats what a good break cue should do. So I'll go with the.........

"Disrupter"


Definition...
To break or burst; rupture.



Mantis:)
 
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rukiddingme said:
Pool is an INTERNATIONAL sport.
The use of "Hillbilly" as a brand name is limiting. Not every serious pool in the world knows who "Hillbilly" is. They, however, surely know who Charlie Bryant is.
ruk

Huh?! If they know who Charlie Bryant is, then odds are pretty good that they know his nickname is "Hillbilly". And, Charlie is the one who would like to see his name or nickname on the cue he is endorsing. Anyways.........

Here's another submission from me......just wanted to give an idea of what I can do with the name, as well as play with the "X". I'm sure I'll come up with a few more, but they take a little bit of time.

Lisa
 

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New Version of ACE

Okay...after my initial attempt at my ACE submission, here is a newer, better ( I think) version. To make Charlie happy, I got his whole name into the logo, and to make Richard happy, I got the ACE (which he kinda liked) and, triple the "X", (which every good 'shine jug should have), from the X-Breaker logo. I am really happy with this version...perhaps my best so far...Lol.:D I am just trying very hard to stay within the parameters of both what Richard and Charlie are looking for, both in the name and the subsequent logo. I am beginning to wonder if I am putting too much effort into something I won't likely win anyways. Ah well, it has been fun...even if I am in trouble for spending too much time in front of the computer...LOL!!!!!!!!:eek: :D

Lisa
 

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Moonshine

Here's yet another!! By popular request....here's Moonshine! Lol!!! I am getting this logo dialed in somewhat.

Lisa
 

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ridewiththewind said:
well, yes it would....however, I mentioned 'Shine and Moonshine a long time ago.:eek: However, as I have previously stated, should they decide on another's submission, but would still like to use the jug as part of the logo, I can re-do to accomodate the new name.

Lisa

If you really wanted to strike fear into the hearts of Hillbillies everywhere, you could call it "the revenuer".

Cheers,
RC
 
Lisa I hear what you're saying and I see what you mean about the type of people that play pool. I was thinking more on the Asian culture as it's a big part of the international realm of pool players. I think the X breaker is an awesome cue I'd only like to elevate its status by giving a nice high tech name. Here's another 2 quickies.
 

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the HILLBILLY TRIPLE THREAT

the triple threat being

POWER
PRECISION
PERFORMANCE


or something like..

HILLBILLY ZEN
power, performace and precision.. all existing as one..
 
quick drunk post :)

hillbilly's Mac-1.

HB Full trothle


breaks at amazing speed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:p sorry for the nab drunk idea :D

silly solly in full
 
CX-BREAKER
C-X-BREAKER
CB-X-BREAKER
C-B-X-BREAKER
CBX-BREAKER

I think that covers ´em.

edit: no it doesn't cover 'em B-X-BREAKER

You could also put the X first, but that doesn't roll of the tongue quite as nicely I feel.

gr. Dave
 
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