I just received this beauty a week ago and after some play time I thought I would give a review.
I'll start by saying that I really like the cue! The fit, finish and over all craftsmanship are very impressive.
Specs: Butt 15.5oz. Shafts 4oz. Target weight requested 19.5oz. Nailed it!
Requested shaft diameter was 13mm and the both measure 13.19, a little bigger but I'm really liking it! I did request dark fancy forearm wood which I had to pay extra for but I was not disappointed. I did not specify balance point but its just a little over 18" from the butt end and the cue feels very nicely balanced.
The playability of the cue is fantastic, I don't know what it is about a full splice cue but man this thing is solid!
I decided to give the Kamui SS tips a try even though they are much more $$ then the Triangle tip that I normally use. With this tip I'm getting great control with a lot of spin. They definitely hold chalk better then the triangles and I like the softer hit. Are they worth the extra money? I"m not sure, the triangles get the job done but if you don't mind the cost they are a better tip.
Over all I would say Josey cues may represent the best "playability vs. cost" cue being built
Cost: $1060(2 shafts) Wait time: Just over 6 months
The only negative thing I have to say(and I hate to be negative) is that I requested a Mezz X-bumper be installed which I could have provided, I have the extension it fits in my bag and being short I do use it.
Keith blew me off on this with an excuse that he would need a special tapp that he could not get, Now I know thats bunk because I have tapped a cue butt my self for this bumper and have had another cue maker install one for me. I'm sure keith has his reasons for not wanting to do it, he may just not want a Mezz bumper on his cue and I can appreciate that! The point is he only needed to be honest, I did not push him on this as I felt he did not want to do it and I let it go.
And for the best part, The Pics:
I'll start by saying that I really like the cue! The fit, finish and over all craftsmanship are very impressive.
Specs: Butt 15.5oz. Shafts 4oz. Target weight requested 19.5oz. Nailed it!
Requested shaft diameter was 13mm and the both measure 13.19, a little bigger but I'm really liking it! I did request dark fancy forearm wood which I had to pay extra for but I was not disappointed. I did not specify balance point but its just a little over 18" from the butt end and the cue feels very nicely balanced.
The playability of the cue is fantastic, I don't know what it is about a full splice cue but man this thing is solid!
I decided to give the Kamui SS tips a try even though they are much more $$ then the Triangle tip that I normally use. With this tip I'm getting great control with a lot of spin. They definitely hold chalk better then the triangles and I like the softer hit. Are they worth the extra money? I"m not sure, the triangles get the job done but if you don't mind the cost they are a better tip.
Over all I would say Josey cues may represent the best "playability vs. cost" cue being built
Cost: $1060(2 shafts) Wait time: Just over 6 months
The only negative thing I have to say(and I hate to be negative) is that I requested a Mezz X-bumper be installed which I could have provided, I have the extension it fits in my bag and being short I do use it.
Keith blew me off on this with an excuse that he would need a special tapp that he could not get, Now I know thats bunk because I have tapped a cue butt my self for this bumper and have had another cue maker install one for me. I'm sure keith has his reasons for not wanting to do it, he may just not want a Mezz bumper on his cue and I can appreciate that! The point is he only needed to be honest, I did not push him on this as I felt he did not want to do it and I let it go.
And for the best part, The Pics:
