Excellent Experience with Eric Crisp / Sugartree

dakota

dakota

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First let me say that this cue is not for sale, but I want everyone to know what a great buying experience I had. I was lucky enough to buy a Sugartree cue built by Eric Crisp and I fully understand why his cues are becoming so popular!

The cue itself is one of the best playing cues I have ever owned. It is only a fancy sneaky pete, but yet it is a better player than many of the $1500 - $2500 cues that I have owned. I have owned cues from Mike Bender (x3), SouthWest, Mike Capone, Pechauer, Schon (x2), Diveney, Frey. This cue has a very stiff solid hit, with a lot of feel, excellent sound, and a lot of feedback. It plays differently than anything else I have owned, but I would say the really stiff and solid hit remind me a little bit of Mike Bender or possibly SouthWest. To make a long story short this cue is an absolute monster playing cue!

Now the only thing that could make this deal better is the fact that Eric Crisp is one hell of a nice guy and is great to deal with. He answered my questions and he went out of his way to make me happy when I had a couple of special requests. Lets just say I have been a hopeless cue junkie for a number of years now, but I may have just found the cue maker will build most all of my future cues! I can hardly wait to get a custom wrapless that I am having him build for me.

Thanks Eric and keep up the great work!

Dakota :D
 
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Danktrees said:
hes not taking any more orders right now tho is he?
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Danktrees,

I'm not sure if Eric is taking more orders or not. I have had this other cue that he is building for me on order for a while, although I have changed around some ideas from when I first requested to be on his order list.

Either way, I just wanted to let everyone know what a positive experience I had. Eric builds a really great cue and he is awesome to deal with. Maybe if the pool world is lucky enough he will start doing cue making closer to full time, since I think right now it is more of a hobby for him.

I can certainly tell you that he is passionate about what he does and it shows in the quality of his work!

Take care,

Dakota
 
I will second Dakotas feelings ....... Just got my satin sneaky two weeks ago and have had offers to buy and also great feedback on the play of the cue
 
Eric Crisp is a true gentleman and I'd venture to say you won't be treated better by any cuemaker.:)
 
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Varney Cues said:
Eric Crisp is a true gentleman and I'd venture to say you won't be treated better by any cuemaker.:)
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Varney,

You are correct sir. I have dealt with a number of cuemakers and I have owned a number of high end cues, and I have to say I was amazed at how nice it was to work with Eric. His cues are some of the best I have ever played with and he is by far the most enjoyable cue maker I have ever dealt with. My journey to find the perfect cue may not be over, but I know who I am going work with for a lot of my future cues!

Dakota
 
snowmon34 said:
Nice looking conversion.....I really like the ringwork.....Congrats!!
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Snowmon,

Thank you for the kind words, the rings and the curly butt sleeve really do set this apart from most other sneaky petes that I have seen. With all that said, the best thing is that the cue hits so good that it will always be a keeper.

By the way, I really like the inlays on the Bender in your avatar. I think I first saw that cue when Erik Lee had it for sale. I have owned a few Bender cues and they are awesome cues, but the nice thing is that yours is very unique. I don't think I have ever seen another Bender or any other cue for that matter with a similar inlay as what you have.

Dakota
 
i'm in germany for back problems,and brought mr Surgartree cue, i have been out once to , play, went last night it was too busy so i went to bed going today, i ran the 5 racks of 6 ball with a Sugartree and i'm sorta used to it, i adjust quickly, I will say it plays nicer than a Tad, I have a few Tads and played with one for years, and I said before they were close and they still are, but Eric's cue is a bit better, I have played with almost everything over the years, and Erics cues are right on top, i dont have the new girl friend feeling about his cues, i'm way to experienced for that, years ago anything new seemed better than what i had, not anymore, he is on to something, it aint a bunch of internet hype either, those cues play end of story.

I play with a B Szam and I do like it a bit better than Erics cue, just being honest, not a knock he is in a prestegous spot being up there with Barry and Gus, I have a Bushka that is my best playing cue with out a doubt-its been so used all the finish is wore off it and its just bare wood, that cue has used for more pool than most people play in a life time, i havent played as much as that cue hads been used, my other Bushka dosent play as good as My Sugartree or any Szam. Barry and Gus are very consistent, i have one Gus that just dosent play the best compaired to other Gus cues. I have only played with one Sugartree I'm guessing Eric's cues are consistant. Eric is in the company of the ledgendary cue makers, SW included. Thats strong.

Glad I have one, I play with all my cues but a handful, Erics cue will get alot of use. Its amazing to me that when anyone cuemaker or artist whatever it dosent matter what their passion is puts their mind,heart into something and dont let $$$$ got in the way what can be achieved, look at Gus he never got rich, I'm not sure but I would guess Barry is the same, they wanted to build the best cues in ther world, Jerry Franlkin same thing. Their passion results in a better cues. I play with a Barry, Gus, Eric, Bushka, Tad and a SW on any given day, more with the Barry and Eric, but man with all the choices I cant let any of them sit. The cues I have from other makers I'm going to hold til the market moves up, and I have no relationship with those makers anyways.

i also like the cue with the Davis forearm.
 
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dakota said:
Snowmon,

Thank you for the kind words, the rings and the curly butt sleeve really do set this apart from most other sneaky petes that I have seen. With all that said, the best thing is that the cue hits so good that it will always be a keeper.

By the way, I really like the inlays on the Bender in your avatar. I think I first saw that cue when Erik Lee had it for sale. I have owned a few Bender cues and they are awesome cues, but the nice thing is that yours is very unique. I don't think I have ever seen another Bender or any other cue for that matter with a similar inlay as what you have.

Dakota
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Dakota

I agree the best thing about Eric's cues is the hit, and I have to admit I've yet to see a Sugartree I haven't drooled over. I have the cousin to your cue in the works right now, it's slightly different....it has purpleheart butterfly splices in the curly maple butt sleeve and exotic materials used in the joint and butt cap. I'll post pics when I receive it, Thanks for the kind words on the Bender they are awesome cues...I also saw it for the 1st time on Erik Lees website, and was drawn to this cue from day one....Dakota enjoy your new Sugartree!!!

Dale
 
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