Help me decide the wrap!

[Chopdoc]

Help me decide the wrap!

Leave it as is, or do it in black?

I don't know how to do a poll, so just respond in the linked thread. I can leave the wrap as it is, or do it in black.

If you want to know what this is all about, go to the first post in that thread.

Here is the cue:

Post in thread 'Ebony and Maple, No Veneers'

Yesterday at 3:43 PM

Got another one!

I think it is a version of the McDermott E-F5, with the wrap that goes all the way to the points (the wrap usually stops short) and black joint collar and butt cap instead of gray (usually gray, sometimes black). In fact the butt cap and butt sleeve look like one black piece on this one.

So here is a thought: I think this would look better with a black wrap. What do you think?

For comparison, I did the black wrap on this McDermott EK-1.

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[couldnthinkof01]

Brown with white Irish linen

 

[skor]

White with brown

 

[JPB2]

Black and white speck? The McDermott with solid black wrap in the picture has other stuff going on so the solid black is fine. But the cue you are asking about is just black with nothing else going on. I don’t think I’d want all black. What about black with green speck? Might not work with the ring at the joint though.

 

[jayman]

I would like to have a cork wrap on that one.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Leave it. Can always do it later. The way I think: if I move it, I am stuck with it (no second shots at wraps) so unless the new path is clear, I wait. A lot of times if one goes ahead with an uncertain move many other possibilities miraculously appear.

 

[Renegade4006]

Solid black
or
Black with light brown specks.

 

[fjk]

White with green specs. Needs contrast.

 

[Chopdoc]

OK, so I am shooting for something like these other ebony/maple cues I have.

 

[DaveM]

Maybe something like this elephant ear I have on one of my Schons? I’d go with black, but not smooth leather or plain black linen.

 

[Mensabum]

Help me decide the wrap!

Leave it as is, or do it in black?

I don't know how to do a poll, so just respond in the linked thread. I can leave the wrap as it is, or do it in black.

If you want to know what this is all about, go to the first post in that thread.

Here is the cue:

Post in thread 'Ebony and Maple, No Veneers'

Yesterday at 3:43 PM

Got another one!

I think it is a version of the McDermott E-F5, with the wrap that goes all the way to the points (the wrap usually stops short) and black joint collar and butt cap instead of gray (usually gray, sometimes black). In fact the butt cap and butt sleeve look like one black piece on this one.

So here is a thought: I think this would look better with a black wrap. What do you think?

For comparison, I did the black wrap on this McDermott EK-1.

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When in Doubt Doc, Always bet on Black.

 

[Mensabum]

OK, so I am shooting for something like these other ebony/maple cues I have.

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I think almost all cuemakers have an unconscious bias towards the color brown, as it closely resembles wood, unlike the more rare black in say, ebony.

 

[Black-Balled]

I'd think that Penrose tubing would be the obvious pick and let's be honest, I

 

[Black-Balled]

When in Doubt Doc, Always bet on Black.

Tell um.

See above.

 

[Chopdoc]

When in Doubt Doc, Always bet on Black.

Well, that is how I prefer my motorcycles...

 

[Chopdoc]

Loving the ideas!

I started out thinking to go black...to fit with the theme of this part of my collection.

Almost bought a custom to go with this set but it sold.

Definitely considering options...

 

[R2PQZ]

Dying the current wrap is a simple job. Nothing to lose if you don't like it.

 

[alphadog]

Dying the current wrap is a simple job. Nothing to lose if you don't like it.

Don't fall for that bs.

You like black go black. You do anything else and you are always going to wonder..

 

[R2PQZ]

Don't fall for that bs.

You like black go black. You do anything else and you are always going to wonder..

Dying it black was my thought. I have done it several times. I believe the Blue Mountain white with double black linen would look great.

 

[Chopdoc]

Dying it black was my thought. I have done it several times. I believe the Blue Mountain white with double black linen would look great.

I am thinking of dying it. That's what I did on the other McDermott.