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poolplayer2093 said:
That sounds good. i wanted to try one of those birdseye shafts a while back. who made yours?

What should we insure the cue for when we ship it???

about the videos maybe you could just shoot some videos of you in action. imo that's what we all really want to check out
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I think it should be insured for $400-$500, not sure how much extra it will be, I imagine $15 or so to ship it, track, and insure.

I like the idea of recording some of the action stuff but I do not always have a camera with me when I am playing. Maybe this one game a guy said he would play me, he said he would play me one pocket even if I wear a football helmet! :grin:
 
Fast Lenny said:
I think it should be insured for $400-$500, not sure how much extra it will be, I imagine $15 or so to ship it, track, and insure.

I like the idea of recording some of the action stuff but I do not always have a camera with me when I am playing. Maybe this one game a guy said he would play me, he said he would play me one pocket even if I wear a football helmet! :grin:
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Ha! i like it
 
What about some standardized checklist for us reviewers? Maybe some categories to evaluate such as craftsmanship, appearance, finish, hit, balance, etc. I was actually thinking of trying to get a few reviews from some other local cue enthusists while I have it. I was planning to make some review sheets and then thought it could be a good idea for eveyone to use the same one. So what does everyone think, and what does everyone think are some good qualities to rate?
 
rburgoyne said:
What about some standardized checklist for us reviewers? Maybe some categories to evaluate such as craftsmanship, appearance, finish, hit, balance, etc. I was actually thinking of trying to get a few reviews from some other local cue enthusists while I have it. I was planning to make some review sheets and then thought it could be a good idea for eveyone to use the same one. So what does everyone think, and what does everyone think are some good qualities to rate?
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yeah that sounds like a good idea to me
 
rburgoyne said:
What about some standardized checklist for us reviewers? Maybe some categories to evaluate such as craftsmanship, appearance, finish, hit, balance, etc. I was actually thinking of trying to get a few reviews from some other local cue enthusists while I have it. I was planning to make some review sheets and then thought it could be a good idea for eveyone to use the same one. So what does everyone think, and what does everyone think are some good qualities to rate?
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I am open to all your ideas, the cue does have to dings in it from me and one on one of the shafts but otherwise its in very good shape, you can feel one of the rings I believe also. I do think that people will like the cue but hit is subjective I guess, cannot wait to see what you guys come up with. I would say rate it on a scale of 1-10, hit, balance, fit, finish, and whatever else you guys would like to add. :smile:
 
Fast Lenny if you need a case PM me for Detail. Best deal in town.
Here picture of the case
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Review Form

I am working on a review form and here are the specs and categories I have listed so far. I know there are no points on the cue, but I thought this review form could be used in the future by others if needed. I am doing the form in MS Word which I think most people would have access to. Let me know any additional categories or suggestions anyone has, and a special thank you to ftgokie for sending me the review form he had created.

Specs
Total Weight
Total Length
Butt Weight
Butt Length
Shaft 1 Weight
Shaft 1 Length
Shaft 2 Weight
Shaft 2 Length
Shaft 1 Tip Diameter
Shaft 2 Tip Diameter
Joint Material
Joint Pin Size
Joint Diameter
Balance Point
Wrap


Craftsmanship
(How well is the cue made? Roll straight? Sharp and even points? Inlays and ring work? Finish? Etc)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Feel
(How does the cue feel? Balance? Comfort? Weight? Etc)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Feedback
(How good is the feedback from the cue when shooting with it?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Stiffness
(How stiff does the cue feel? Flimsy or solid?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Whippy / 10- Stiff)

Sound of Hit
(How is the sound when hitting the cue ball?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Loud / 10-Soft)

Power –vs- Effort
(How much power is needed to achieve spin and English?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-A lot / 10-Little)

English / Spin
(How does english take?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Difficult / 10-Easy)

Deflection
(How much deflection is there?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-A Lot / 10-Little)

Overall
(What is your overall rating of this cue)

Overall Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)
 
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rburgoyne said:
I am working on a review form and here are the specs and categories I have listed so far. I know there are no points on the cue, but I thought this review form could be used in the future by others if needed. I am doing the form in MS Word which I think most people would have access to. Let me know any additional categories or suggestions anyone has, and a special thank you to ftgokie for sending me the review form he had created.

Specs
Total Weight
Total Length
Butt Weight
Butt Length
Shaft 1 Weight
Shaft 1 Length
Shaft 2 Weight
Shaft 2 Length
Shaft 1 Tip Diameter
Shaft 2 Tip Diameter
Joint Material
Joint Pin Size
Joint Diameter
Balance Point
Wrap


Craftsmanship
(How well is the cue made? Roll straight? Sharp and even points? Inlays and ring work? Finish? Etc)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Feel
(How does the cue feel? Balance? Comfort? Weight? Etc)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Feedback
(How good is the feedback from the cue when shooting with it?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Stiffness
(How stiff does the cue feel? Flimsy or solid?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Whippy / 10- Stiff)

Sound of Hit
(How is the sound when hitting the cue ball?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Loud / 10-Soft)

Power –vs- Effort
(How much power is needed to achieve spin and English?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-A lot / 10-Little)

English / Spin
(How does english take?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Difficult / 10-Easy)

Deflection
(How much deflection is there?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-A Lot / 10-Little)

Overall
(What is your overall rating of this cue)

Overall Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)
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Be sure to include written descriptions as well. There's a lot more that goes into the qualities of a cue than a number :wink:
 
BWTadpole said:
Be sure to include written descriptions as well. There's a lot more that goes into the qualities of a cue than a number :wink:
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I agree, I just want those who get the cue to give it a review and let friends try it out. Crown Cues are great people and their cues are great too. We got a case donation from John Barton of JB Cases and Sterling Games so it will be shipped in something safe and secure. Lets give our thanks to John for helping out. :smile:
 
rburgoyne said:
I am working on a review form and here are the specs and categories I have listed so far. I know there are no points on the cue, but I thought this review form could be used in the future by others if needed. I am doing the form in MS Word which I think most people would have access to. Let me know any additional categories or suggestions anyone has, and a special thank you to ftgokie for sending me the review form he had created.

Specs
Total Weight
Total Length
Butt Weight
Butt Length
Shaft 1 Weight
Shaft 1 Length
Shaft 2 Weight
Shaft 2 Length
Shaft 1 Tip Diameter
Shaft 2 Tip Diameter
Joint Material
Joint Pin Size
Joint Diameter
Balance Point
Wrap


Craftsmanship
(How well is the cue made? Roll straight? Sharp and even points? Inlays and ring work? Finish? Etc)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Feel
(How does the cue feel? Balance? Comfort? Weight? Etc)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Feedback
(How good is the feedback from the cue when shooting with it?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)

Stiffness
(How stiff does the cue feel? Flimsy or solid?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Whippy / 10- Stiff)

Sound of Hit
(How is the sound when hitting the cue ball?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Loud / 10-Soft)

Power –vs- Effort
(How much power is needed to achieve spin and English?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-A lot / 10-Little)

English / Spin
(How does english take?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-Difficult / 10-Easy)

Deflection
(How much deflection is there?)

Category Rating 1-10 (1-A Lot / 10-Little)

Overall
(What is your overall rating of this cue)

Overall Rating 1-10 (1-Poor / 10-Excellent)
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Can't think of a thing to add to this one...print out copies, pass along with the cue!

Awaiting results...:)
 
pwd72s said:
Can't think of a thing to add to this one...print out copies, pass along with the cue!

Awaiting results...:)
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Sounds good! I am going to let 5 more people have spots as I can let it go for a bit longer I suppose and the more people to try it out the better. :smile:
 
Count me in.. I'm up for trying it out and sending it to the next.. Peace, Joe
 
Fast Lenny said:
well free to try and give a review on! :grin:
I need 15 people who are interested in trying out my Crown Cue and giving their opinions and a review on it. I really like this cue and would like to let others give it a go and give some feedback on Crown Cues who is sponsor of OTR www.ontherailtv.com . :smile:

I just ask you take care of it and you ship it off within one week or less after receiving it insured and tracked. Right now I am going to look for a 1 by 2 case to ship it in as I have nothing laying around for it, if one of you has one your willing to donate to the cause I will ship it to you first. You need to have a positive iTrader of more then 5 and/or be a member of AZ Billiards for more then a year. Who is first? :smile:

1. asiasdad
2. poolplayer2093
3. McChen
4. rburgoyne
5. stevekur1
6. billiardspro
7. greyghost
8. BWTadpole
9. Blue Hog ridr
10. Cocobolo Cowboy
11. NewStroke
12.
13.
14.
15.
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I'll give it a try.

BWTadpole plays in Red Shoes where I have leagues every Monday. Maybe I can get it after him.
 
dmgwalsh said:
I'll give it a try.

BWTadpole plays in Red Shoes where I have leagues every Monday. Maybe I can get it after him.
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Sounds good, enjoy, when the first person gets it, they just need to keep me in the loop on when they shipped along with tracking and to who, then that person needs to let me know they got it and so on. Should be fun for people to mess around with something different then there normal cue. :smile:
 
BWTadpole said:
Be sure to include written descriptions as well. There's a lot more that goes into the qualities of a cue than a number :wink:
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The form I created has a place to add comments for each category. It is pretty much done unless anyone has any ideas, see attached.
 

Attachments

Please?

I was thinking about purchasing a crown masse cue not to long ago. I wished at the time I could see one in person and hit with one. So I think im lucky number 5. If so I cant wait. Ill treat it with the respect it diserves.

Thanx
Alex
 
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