Last year for my birthday, I purchased a Davis long-splice blank from Superior Cues. I was in no hurry to have it finished as I would consider the completed cue this year's birthday present to myself. Having had a couple of Leon's cues that I liked very much, I decided he would be my cuemaker of choice. Well, he did a fantastic job and came in ahead of my schedule!
The cue is wrapless zebra wood into zebra wood. The veneers are natural-black-natural-black. It's very elegant in its simplicity. I only added ivory notched diamonds up front and an ivory Hoppe ring in the back. I didn't think I needed a lot of inlays to do the talking when the figure in the wood is plenty loud enough. Again, the cue is fantastic.
I've been taking several cues out at a time to test and compare. I'm searching for my player. If it's a never ending quest, I can live with that and enjoy the journey.
Last time out, I had a table near the ladies bathroom. One young gal was waiting her turn. She was admiring my wood and chose the Sly from several that were on the table. I'm not sure she plays at all, but I will say she has great taste! Simple elgance must be in style.
Pictures to follow......
The cue is wrapless zebra wood into zebra wood. The veneers are natural-black-natural-black. It's very elegant in its simplicity. I only added ivory notched diamonds up front and an ivory Hoppe ring in the back. I didn't think I needed a lot of inlays to do the talking when the figure in the wood is plenty loud enough. Again, the cue is fantastic.
I've been taking several cues out at a time to test and compare. I'm searching for my player. If it's a never ending quest, I can live with that and enjoy the journey.
Last time out, I had a table near the ladies bathroom. One young gal was waiting her turn. She was admiring my wood and chose the Sly from several that were on the table. I'm not sure she plays at all, but I will say she has great taste! Simple elgance must be in style.
Pictures to follow......
