First "TAD" for my collection ........

mair23

mair23

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Hi AZ´ers,

my collection got another new cue and i am realy happy about it.

I ever wanted to get a TAD with his typical dash and rings in the butt, i love that design. :thumbup:
And the 8 points, the Joint Protectors and a fitting Whitten Tad case are a big plus to that one.

Let me know what you think about cue and pics. :confused:

Regards,
Erich


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really nice cue, great jps... were did the jps come from?
 
Erich,

That is an another beautiful addition to your great collection!

I think the most distinctive attribute of Tad cues is that although they are extremely intricate, they still manage to have a subtle, elegant, clean appearance - they don't look too busy, you don't get overwhelmed with the way it looks - that latter thing is something that annoys me occasionally with some of today's so called fancy cues.

Very nice cue and I believe that your pictures show the cue's intricacy very well.
 
Tad cues are almost my favorite, if that guy Gus never built a cue(with the greatest respect), Mr. Tad would most likely be my favorite cue maker. I love Tad's I played with one for years just a plain jane, it was and still is a awesome cue. I have only played with one Tad that wasnt a good playing cue. I have had a few issures with flaws in some of them I have owned but I never let it upset me.

Have Alton build caps for your Tad, they will be amazing.
 
PunchOut said:
nice TAD there, definitely a keeper.....a little surprised with the ring work..
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i was surprised, too, but with macro pics you are able to see all the little mistakes on a cue. :eek:
But if you hold the cue in arm length they look perfect and i realy like the style from these tad rings.
 
@ Dave, mamone and Fatboy

thank you all for your kind words, and like you i realy like his style. :D
It´s not overloaded but his inlay style in the butt i love.
And like mentioned from Fatboy, the cue hits fantastic, like a plane jane one i could test hit from a friend some years ago.
All together it is an awesome cue and you have to look over the small inperfection on the last ring. ;)

@Fatboy - these are caps from Alton, but not so fancy ones !

Regards,
Erich
 
Wow, what a nice and genuine TAD!
I think it's my favorite cue out of your collection so far!
But it's hard to tell, they're all sweet :speechless:
 
Jule said:
Wow, what a nice and genuine TAD!
I think it's my favorite cue out of your collection so far!
But it's hard to tell, they're all sweet :speechless:
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Thanks for the kind words, Jule ! :thumbup:
Maybe when you beat me one time on the table, i let you test hit it :eek:
Erich
 
Thanks again for your kind words. :thumbup:
It´s one of my favorite TAD Designs, too and i am realy happy to get it.
The hit in my eyes is great, maybe a little stiff for some people but extremely solid. :rolleyes:
The building year should be 2001 (i was told) !

best regards,
Erich
 
Great cue erich,

I have one in my collection. Alton made a protector set for me, and overall the set is dynamite!

Good pick-up.

Will Prout
 
ibuycues said:
Great cue erich,

I have one in my collection. Alton made a protector set for me, and overall the set is dynamite!

Good pick-up.

Will Prout
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Hi Will,

nice to hear from you.
I hope all is working out great for you, and you and yours are in good shape :thumbup:
And i am happy about the TAD, too. You know its my first TAD, and i wanted one since a long time.
Maybe i will have a chance to get an ivory one in the future, with fitting rings on the joint - will see ! ;)

And i will let you know when i am in the States, because i want to meet you again - thanks again and best regards,

Erich
 
Hope you enjoy it!

It is a gorgeous cue and an outstanding player!

Doug

PS: I put the joint caps on it and I thought it was made in 04' :thumbup:
 
DWBOD said:
It is a gorgeous cue and an outstanding player!

Doug

PS: I put the joint caps on it and I thought it was made in 04' :thumbup:
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Dear Doug,

it was your cue ? :thumbup:
I didn´t know that, because i got it from Bill, you know.
He told me something like 2001 or 2002, so i thought i could be a TAD.
But if it was yours, you will know it better, and 2004 should for sure be a FRED, correct !? :rolleyes:

Regards,
Erich
 
Tad still makes cues, to what extent, I do not know but high likihood that many of the later cues are collarboration between both father and son. The last time I was there on a Saturday, Tad was busy working so I only got to talk to Fred. I was able to see Tad do some work since Fred invited me into the work area for a little bit, though he didn't seem to want to be disturbed.
 
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