So, tell folks don't buy Predator products, but it's OK for you to buy them. Just brilliant.
How About this: Let's all tell pool players to NOT buy the factory made cues. SO many custom cues are out there.
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Nobody wants a shaft made out of recycled paper or cork. Trust me on this one. I don't even want my plywood like that. I HATE OSB board. lol
its not a real product for sale
its mostly a promotional product
to get people interested in cue sticks and environmentalism in the pool community.
The R&D is way behind on the custom makers at this time. You're buying beauty and craftsmanship but I don't care who's cue you buy....you're not beating the technology of the big Dawgs. The custom guys would be better off just customizing production cues if we're being honest.
I'm pretty sure we're not supposed to make fun of him...if you know what I mean.
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Also I couldn’t get a replacement shaft for my SugarTree !!! No answer in 4 months , heck no answer anywhere ! I had to buy another cue( Gilbert Custom cue. He answered my email within 2 days …. Good luck …..
…….. Just burned the SugarTree in the fire pit while drinking a cold one….Let me see, about 10 years ago, I bought my SP8RW with a 314 shaft, the first cue I ever bought.
At that time the 314(1) shaft would cost about $250.
I got the shaft and the butt for $400,
So the butt cost is around $150.
So I would have to get a price for a custom base down in the less than $300 range (2008 dollars) +shaft for me to even "go there".
At that time the 314(1) shaft would cost about $250.
I got the shaft and the butt for $400,
So the butt cost is around $150.
So I would have to get a price for a custom base down in the less than $300 range (2008 dollars) +shaft for me to even "go there".
I think your first post should have been this in a question form. Ned has been around for a looooong time, and his cues have been highly praised in all that time. You’re the rookie in all this. Congratulations.
I'll never buy one simply becuse of you. I'll just suffer with my Rick Howard.
I would rather have the skill of the Magician, v/s his Cue. Indian not Arrow.
Wh had real player come to bar I use to play 9 ball tournament, he was there for money game.
Cue was piece of s*** Sneaky Pete, with but held together with duck tape, the Case was $2.00 goodwill thrift special.
Guy apparently was from Texas, aka FAT RALPH, He won, put on great pool exhibition, took all takers
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Indian not Arrow.
Wh had real player come to bar I use to play 9 ball tournament, he was there for money game.
Cue was piece of s*** Sneaky Pete, with but held together with duck tape, the Case was $2.00 goodwill thrift special.
Guy apparently was from Texas, aka FAT RALPH, He won, put on great pool exhibition, took all takers
.Indian not Arrow.
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I don’t think he worked in the marketing dept…..
I have a $230 Schmelke and a $975 Troy Downey.
The Downey is heads and tails above the Schmelke in quality of wood and brilliance of the finish, you just know it's a higher quality cue.
The Schmelke fit and finish is just fine but not equal to the Downey.
But guess what? I prefer the way the Schmelke plays.
So it's not always about cost vs playability.
And they both are probably better then a Ned Morris.
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Sounds like you almost hit the Jackpot.I have a $230 Schmelke and a $975 Troy Downey.
The Downey is heads and tails above the Schmelke in quality of wood and brilliance of the finish, you just know it's a higher quality cue.
The Schmelke fit and finish is just fine but not equal to the Downey.
But guess what? I prefer the way the Scmelke plays.
So it's not always about cost vs playability.
And they both are probably better then a Ned Morris.
So buying one and using it 10% of the time is ok ?
And you still promote it by having it your profile .
Or better yet, how about hemp?
If you can supply hemp paper or hemp construction material i can make it for you.
ill make hemp cue tips
I hear duck tape is great if there's a quack in your cue.
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as always...I'm too late...Sounds like you almost hit the Jackpot.