Sheldon Lebow
After playing with this cue over the holiday weekend, I have to report this cue plays as well, no, better than it looks. And, the workmanship is really outstanding in every way.
Since I didn't describe the cue off the bat, I'll do so now. It is a 58", 19.5 oz cue, with 13 mm ferrule on one shaft and 12.8 mm on the other, and ivory joint. It is extremely solid. And it does exactly what it's asked to do.
I've used a few different cues -- BCM, Nitti, Capone and Sugartree -- and I must say I don't understand why Lebow is not on everyone's short list. This guy is the real deal, and I would heartily recommend his cues to anyone who wants a great player.