Have you ever used Dale Perry Custom Cue?
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DP Cues (Dale Perry)
There is not a better value in pool cues than a Dale Perry. I agree with the previous poster, I didnt like the taper of the shaft. On my second order I purchased a DPR shaft with my cue and loved it. It is like a predator 314, but is 8 pieces instead of 10. I was totally impressed with that shaft with my Dale Perry Cue. It was a cheap upgrade offered at time of purchase, worth every penny.
Alot of people are down on Dale Perry, and it has nothing to do with the quality or playability of the cue. It has to do with Dale selling cues on ebay and destroying the value of his old cues, but that shouldnt concern you in the least, so dont listen to the haters.
I no longer own any Dale Perrys, and should never had sold the last one I had. I am prob one of the few people that made money on a Dale Perry. I wouldnt mind owning one again, thought it was great. It just isnt a Huebler
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JM
There is not a better value in pool cues than a Dale Perry. I agree with the previous poster, I didnt like the taper of the shaft. On my second order I purchased a DPR shaft with my cue and loved it. It is like a predator 314, but is 8 pieces instead of 10. I was totally impressed with that shaft with my Dale Perry Cue. It was a cheap upgrade offered at time of purchase, worth every penny.
Alot of people are down on Dale Perry, and it has nothing to do with the quality or playability of the cue. It has to do with Dale selling cues on ebay and destroying the value of his old cues, but that shouldnt concern you in the least, so dont listen to the haters.
I no longer own any Dale Perrys, and should never had sold the last one I had. I am prob one of the few people that made money on a Dale Perry. I wouldnt mind owning one again, thought it was great. It just isnt a Huebler
.JM
The original shaft was not tapered how I like (even how I requested.) I could have shipped it back and he would have taken care of it, but it didnt seem ok to pay to ship it back, when it would be the same price at a local cue shop.
I found the original shaft to be really fat, with a very large and sudden taper. The DPR is a nice taper similar to a 314. I almost had it retapped to fit my Hueblers I liked it so much. I would recommend picking up a DPR. Call Dale though as you will get a better deal negotiating with him rather than purchasing on ebay.
Anyone else feel the same way about the DPR Shaft?
JM
I found the original shaft to be really fat, with a very large and sudden taper. The DPR is a nice taper similar to a 314. I almost had it retapped to fit my Hueblers I liked it so much. I would recommend picking up a DPR. Call Dale though as you will get a better deal negotiating with him rather than purchasing on ebay.
Anyone else feel the same way about the DPR Shaft?
JM
The predator 314-2 is just as good as the original 314. The Z and Z-2 versions are just a little thinner. If you buy the shaft from Dale Perry, you can be assured you will not be getting a counterfeit shaft.
DPR stands for Dale Perry Radial I think, not sure. I am pretty sure he is using a blank to make the low deflection shafts. They are I think about US $100 to upgrade while purchasing a cue. It is a stiffer hit but I dont think it felt as stiff as the mezz wd700 (memory is pretty crappy, so take that last one with a grain of salt.)
Either way, its a cheap way to add low deflection, and it wont be counterfeit as you are ordering it directly from Dale.
Good Luck to you!
JM
Either way, its a cheap way to add low deflection, and it wont be counterfeit as you are ordering it directly from Dale.
Good Luck to you!
JM
Thanks a lot, my friends. I will book an 314 2nd or DPR shaft. If DPR means DALE PERRY RADIAL, is it only radial pin jiont available? Does predator also provide the radial pin joint shaft?
Could you please supply contract information of Dale perry? Msn or mail is ok. really appreciate your time and effect!
Could you please supply contract information of Dale perry? Msn or mail is ok. really appreciate your time and effect!
What in the world are you talking about. There isnt alot different between the 314 and the DPR Shaft. That would be your opinion, like saying if you like oranges then you are going to hate tangerines.
Also what do you mean about handmade cues, is a little confusing. Mezz isnt handmade either.
Also what do you mean about handmade cues, is a little confusing. Mezz isnt handmade either.
Good luck if you get a DP. Personally it is not worth the experience to deal with him, or have his cue. I had one and it was a complete piece of junk. The joint was not even centered right. I got a DPR shaft as an upgrade and I also got a talisman extra hard tip that was slopped on, not shaped right, and dried glue stuck to the side of the shaft. You could feel the inlays and rings and there were indentions all around the cue.
What's more, is he is a total piece of crap. I would stay away from him, period. The attractive price is not worth the effort. Don't be fooled. There are many like the above posters who may be happy, and power to them, but you have a very good chance of being left with something very undesirable. If you really want to try one, deal with a trusted AZ member who already has one, and buy an older one. They are actually good cues. I had one. The new ones are cheap quickies that are pumped out of his shop just for quick turnaround.
The DPR shafts hit nothing like a predator, which is not just my opinion, that is a fact. It is a wannabe predator. Predator has a reengineered front end and special characteristics to it that DP couldn't replicate to save his life. OB shafts are also well made and are not the same as a DPR. His normal shafts are green as hell (not seasoned properly). The DPR and normal shafts hit like a marshmallow and have no responsiveness to them.
I would personally stick with Mezz. The way those cues are made are absolutely flawless and are probably the most well made, manufactured cue in the world. If you want a custom cue from a US maker, do your homework first, and get with someone who knows the ropes that you can trust. Take your time, and most importantly, avoid DP! It's a total waste of time, and a joke to even consider...... good luck
What's more, is he is a total piece of crap. I would stay away from him, period. The attractive price is not worth the effort. Don't be fooled. There are many like the above posters who may be happy, and power to them, but you have a very good chance of being left with something very undesirable. If you really want to try one, deal with a trusted AZ member who already has one, and buy an older one. They are actually good cues. I had one. The new ones are cheap quickies that are pumped out of his shop just for quick turnaround.
The DPR shafts hit nothing like a predator, which is not just my opinion, that is a fact. It is a wannabe predator. Predator has a reengineered front end and special characteristics to it that DP couldn't replicate to save his life. OB shafts are also well made and are not the same as a DPR. His normal shafts are green as hell (not seasoned properly). The DPR and normal shafts hit like a marshmallow and have no responsiveness to them.
I would personally stick with Mezz. The way those cues are made are absolutely flawless and are probably the most well made, manufactured cue in the world. If you want a custom cue from a US maker, do your homework first, and get with someone who knows the ropes that you can trust. Take your time, and most importantly, avoid DP! It's a total waste of time, and a joke to even consider...... good luck
well...
i bought 2 dale perry cues, and have been totally satisfied. i have played with many great cues, gilbert, cognoscenti, gill, espiritu, etc...
and the perry's i have play great. the taper on the shaft IS a bit different than anything ive ever had before, but i like it. it seems to add to the solid play and feel of the cue. all the work IS CNC'd, which im not a big fan of, however, they play great and look very nice. his cues have an exceptionally solid feel. great cues, and you can get them at a nice price too.
if you buy one, DO specify your specs before you pay. i did this with the 1st cue i bought and everything was perfect. waited til after on the 2nd cue, and got a 13mm shaft, when i asked for a 12mm.
anyhooo, great cues.
Brandon Lee Spitler.
i bought 2 dale perry cues, and have been totally satisfied. i have played with many great cues, gilbert, cognoscenti, gill, espiritu, etc...
and the perry's i have play great. the taper on the shaft IS a bit different than anything ive ever had before, but i like it. it seems to add to the solid play and feel of the cue. all the work IS CNC'd, which im not a big fan of, however, they play great and look very nice. his cues have an exceptionally solid feel. great cues, and you can get them at a nice price too.
if you buy one, DO specify your specs before you pay. i did this with the 1st cue i bought and everything was perfect. waited til after on the 2nd cue, and got a 13mm shaft, when i asked for a 12mm.
anyhooo, great cues.
Brandon Lee Spitler.
R360 by cuetec is a new low deflection shaft.
it is bare wood, not the old coated product.
under 300 for all models in this series
cue and shaft included.
used by shane vb and allison f.
i like the way it plays very much.
search cuetec cues and see for yourself.
it is bare wood, not the old coated product.
under 300 for all models in this series
cue and shaft included.
used by shane vb and allison f.
i like the way it plays very much.
search cuetec cues and see for yourself.
Like everyone said, his shafts have a lot to be desired for sure. 