Layani Cues

[Snapshot9]

I have just toured the website of Layani cues, and I must say
being a Sr. System person and a poolplayer, that I very much
like how they have layed it out. Their website design is a
pleasure to manuver through, and the material regarding
their cues is straightforward and well presented.

The cues themselves have many interesting designs, and the
plain wood ones I also liked too. I don't really know much about them,
but have seen some posters on here that have them.

I would like your opinion of the cue overall

How do you like their style of joint? Do you think it is an improvement?
How do the cues hit?
How is the balance? Are they forward balanced?
Can you get different weights (I like 20.2 oz cue)
Can you get leather or exotic wraps?
What price range do they fall in?

And has anyone tried one of their break cues?

 

[Hidy Ho]

I will know if few days .. he said he shipped it a couple of days ago. Thierry Layani is very personable over the email .. quick to respond.

I just bought one he was just finishing and was available.

This will be my first Layani.

 

[TheBook]

I have a Layani. He does nice work and his cues are reasonable. He will install any kind of wrap that you want and make the cue any weight. The balance on the cue I have is about the same as most cues that I own. It is about 19 inches from the end of the butt. It has a nice solid feel when you hit the cueball. Does not make any strange noises. It is not a forgiving cue. The hard tips he installs puts a lot of english on the cueball. I can't say one way or another if the joint does anything. I have cues with various combinations of joints and to me there is no difference as long as they are tight. I think the stiffness of the shaft and tip does more than the joint.

Give him a call. He is easy to work with.

 

[Thierry Layani]

I have just toured the website of Layani cues, and I must say
being a Sr. System person and a poolplayer, that I very much
like how they have layed it out. Their website design is a
pleasure to manuver through, and the material regarding
their cues is straightforward and well presented.

The cues themselves have many interesting designs, and the
plain wood ones I also liked too. I don't really know much about them,
but have seen some posters on here that have them.

I would like your opinion of the cue overall

How do you like their style of joint? Do you think it is an improvement?
How do the cues hit?
How is the balance? Are they forward balanced?
Can you get different weights (I like 20.2 oz cue)
Can you get leather or exotic wraps?
What price range do they fall in?

And has anyone tried one of their break cues?

Hi Scott,
I guess I can answer myself some of your questions. Thanks first for your comments on the website, I did put a great deal of effort in learning how to make websites this year. I guess the results is satisfying. Regarding the hit and the joint I'll leave this to other posters, the balance I consider to be a somewhat forward balance, as usually the point of balance falls between 19 and 19.5 in. from the butt. I can make different weights from 17oz. to 22oz if you want. For the wrap we can use linen, one piece leather wrap (many styles) and stack wrap. For the pricing just send me a private mail and we'll discuss it.
And as far as I know we do not make a specific break cue although many players like the way our cues break. I guess the joint provides a solid hit for that kind of shot.

Thierry Layani
www.layanicues.com

 

[gforces1911]

Good cues

I have just toured the website of Layani cues, and I must say
being a Sr. System person and a poolplayer, that I very much
like how they have layed it out. Their website design is a
pleasure to manuver through, and the material regarding
their cues is straightforward and well presented.

The cues themselves have many interesting designs, and the
plain wood ones I also liked too. I don't really know much about them,
but have seen some posters on here that have them.

I would like your opinion of the cue overall

How do you like their style of joint? Do you think it is an improvement?
How do the cues hit?
How is the balance? Are they forward balanced?
Can you get different weights (I like 20.2 oz cue)
Can you get leather or exotic wraps?
What price range do they fall in?

And has anyone tried one of their break cues?

Thierry and co made me a case last year. It was well done. I liked the style of joint. It made the cue really forward balanced but not out of control. The butt was on the thinner side (to me). The hit was very solid. I had him run one of the shafts with the stiff taper and I actually never hit a ball with the regular taper. Mine was about 19.5 and was balanced well I think their cues would be better on the heavier side. I got a ziricote handle that turned out great. the price range was reasonable. I had a plain jane of curly maple with incredible figure.

A friend liked it and wanted to buy it. I obliged. I play mostly with ivory ferruled cues and this one was not ivory. Thierry said that their hit incorporated the ferrules they used. The hit was nice. Solid. Firm. Everyone that tried it really liked the way it played.

Last, the cue fit in a regular porper type case with no problem. The shafts are about the size of a shaft with a jp on there. That is one thing I should have ordered from him when I ordered the cue, however I am not sure if it would have fit in a regular porper case.

I think the Murray Tucker collaborations turned out great.

Thierry was really great to deal with. Lots of input and really a top notch communicator/emailer.

I think you will like one if you try it.

 

[mikepage]

I have just toured the website of Layani cues, [...]


How is the balance? Are they forward balanced?[...]

My Layani is the classy looking cue third from the bottom. As you can see it is somewhat forward balanced, though I don't know a number:

http://www.azbilliards.com/vbulletin/upload/showthread.php?t=19646&page=1&pp=15

I really like the way Thierry's cues are constructed, and I really like the way they hit. I'm not a fan of some of his designs, but I like the looks of the one I have. The joint is an interesting design. I like it, and it's pleasing to screw the cue together. Though I don't buy the idea the cue hits significantly different *because* of it. Anyway, high marks for Layani from me...

mike page
fargo

 

[Nick B]

I've hit 3 of them. One of which was with a Preditor. Nice work and neet (joint) design. I'll say one thing for the joint, it seems not to allow alot of sound to transfer through it. This makes for a very quiet hitting cue. Kind of freaky the first time you try it.

He's got nice product and a good rep when it comes to issues.

Nick

 

[The Hamster]

I've hit 3 of them. One of which was with a Preditor. Nice work and neet (joint) design. I'll say one thing for the joint, it seems not to allow alot of sound to transfer through it. This makes for a very quiet hitting cue. Kind of freaky the first time you try it.

I own four of them... I agree about the quiet hit which is what drew me to them in the first place, but also it was the first cue I hit with where I felt I was easily able to do what I wanted with the cue ball. The ball goes exactly where you hit it.

 

[Bamacues]

I don't own a Layani, but I used to play on a league team with Whitewolf (another AZB'er) who had a nice Layani cue. I tried it a few times. The hit was extremely solid and quiet. Ball movement was easy, and the cue provided good feedback. I can't really compare it to any other cue...sort of had its own feel, but a nice playing cue. That is a strange looking joint, though.....seems to do what it was intended to do.

 

[Mungtor]

How do you like their style of joint? Do you think it is an improvement?
How do the cues hit?
How is the balance? Are they forward balanced?
Can you get different weights (I like 20.2 oz cue)
Can you get leather or exotic wraps?
What price range do they fall in?

And has anyone tried one of their break cues?

I have 2 Layani cues, and one I use as a break cue. Both are 60" long, so the balance info might not be the same for shorter cues, but...

I think the joint is a huge factor in the cue. In some cues it seems like I can "feel" the joint... like there is some interruption in the feedback of the cue. I would also characterize the hit of the cue, even with the Predator 314 shafts, as being *hard*. For what seems to be the same relative amount of effort the CB just seems to take off. Coming from my old cue I had a hard time hitting soft.

The balance is somewhat forward, which might be because of the stainless part of the joint. I am usually amazed when using other cues that so much of the weight is in my back hand and there is relatively little on the bridge. It felt a little weird at first, but I have really gotten to like it.

The cue I'm using as a break cue is a maple butt with a maple shaft, which Thierry made slightly thicker for me (I think a full 13mm rather than the Predator 12.75). It works great, IMHO. Most of the people in my local place seem to like the Predator BK, but the ones who have hit with the Layani think that it does just as well.

Let me also say that Thierry is a pleasure to deal with, whether it's phone or e-mail. He answers quickly and gives you as much info as he can at all times. He really is great to work with.