Lifetime Warranty against warpage and defects
The only warranty in the business to cover warpage
McDermott Handcrafted Cues warrants its pool cues purchased from an authorized McDermott Cue retailer or distributor to be free of defects in material and workmanship, including warpage, for the lifetime of the product. McDermott will, without charge to the consumer, repair or replace your cue, provided that the claim is accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt from an authorized McDermott dealer. McDermott does not warrant its product against damage caused by third parties. This warranty does not cover replaceable items such as tip, finish, and wrap. McDermott will fix such items, however, for a fee. In addition, McDermott, at its sole discretion, may void this warranty if there is evidence of abuse or mishandling. To obtain warranty service on a McDermott product, return the product to an authorized McDermott dealer or directly to McDermott. To determine the nearest McDermott authorized retailer or dealer, check out our online dealer listing or contact McDermott directly. Call toll free 1-800-666-2283.
Twice a year. Every year, for life. Really. Maintenance is one of many hidden costs to consider when you’re looking at a cue’s price. For most cues, that is. Fortunately, McDermott offers the MOST comprehensive maintenance program ever. Not that our cues require maintenance often. Just about anything your McDermott cue might need replaced, checked or cleaned- tips, shafts, wraps, bumpers, ferrules- is fully covered under our exclusive Lifetime Maintenance program… for life. This will save you money. McDermott’s total commitment to your satisfaction doesn’t end when you take your new McDermott home. It only begins there.
The 10 Point Inspection Process
McDermott craftsmen check for details even the most careful player may not notice. Joints are checked, cosmetics evaluated, weights adjusted, and every minor detail inspected.
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1. Check structural integrity
2. Resand shaft
3. Clean Shaft
4. Refinish Shaft
5. Replace Tip
6. Clean ferrule
7. Adjust weight
8. Clean butt
9. Redress Wrap
10. Overall cosmetic Evaluation
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Total Cost SavingsOver 10 Years
McDermott craftsmen check for details even the most careful player may not notice. Joints are checked, cosmetics evaluated, weights adjusted, and every minor detail inspected.
McDermott offers you a lifetime of FREE maintenance when you follow these simple instructions:
Send in your McDermott cue, freight prepaid to:
McDermott Handcrafted Cues
W146 N9560 Held Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Send $14.95 for outgoing shipping and handling.
Include your name, address, phone number and email address.
Enjoy your “new” cue 5 to 7 days later.
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Actual Cost & Retail Value
Re-tip $0 $150
Clean shaft $0 $150
Adjust weight $0 $150
Inspection $0 $150
Clean ferrule $0 $150
Clean butt $0 $150
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TOTAL COST
$0 TOTAL VALUE
$930
The only warranty in the business to cover warpage On There Shafts!
I really like the way my cue plays now and do not own any predator, OB1 or any of the other shafts I hear tossed around here every day!
. The I2s, have a better hit in my opinion than predator, but you are still talking about relearning your aiming due to the less deflection. I experimented with predator and an I2 and while they do lower deflection, I found no other use for them (I have already sold them). They do not generate more spin, I feel a good stroke and tip will get you all the spin you will ever need..... they are gimmicks that work for alot of folks, but are not necessary to play well. 
Good luck on your game and thanks for the opinion ! and yes its true like in anything else the more time one spends at their craft the better one gets but in this case you will perceive a difference when going to a new type of playing shaft for better or for worse! by the way I am a APA player also ! been in the league since its beginning! 
