I have tried this before but willing to give it a second considering it is now time to purchase. I have been struggling to find a nice custom cue, some of the cue makers are interested in selling what they have instead of building and they are very hard to get a hold of plus take into consideration the number of great custom cue makers out there it makes the decision even tougher. I am not a collector and I am not loaded but I would like to buy a custom once in my life. I currently shoot with a schon, I like the stiff hit but the deflection from the shaft is a little bit to be desired. I am looking for a cue that is similar in balance and feel, would really like to hear what you experts would recommend. I am looking for a 12 inch taper on the shaft, much different than the 8 that is on a Schon. I appreciate any direction you can offer. Thanks again.