Leather wraps, is everyone going nuts!

DJKeys said:
I have leather wraps on all my cues and prefer the feel of leather to linen. It is much easier to clean and condition, and looks better to me as well.
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All the cues I play with are covered in lizard wrap.
Just like DJ says, cleaning the chalk out of the wrap is easier for me with the leather wraps (a little saddle soap and mink oil to shine it up).

Myron
 
cuenut said:
Is it me, or does it seem like everyone is going "leather wrap" nuts!! ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
I think many cues would look much better with a nice selection from the available pallet of irish linens out there.
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i've never seen multi colored leathers,,,,,,,,and i don't want to.

as for linens,,,,,,,anything other than black, white, green(cortland), and brown is too garish.

it depends on the cue,,,,,,,,ultimately.
 
I can't stand the feel of linen after playing with leather/lizard for so long. I think I prefer the feel of lizard as it gives a nice texture to grip the cue. I thought I'd throw out my $.02
 
I play with leather,i cant go back to linen,i seem to get it sweaty and cant stand it when the wrap gets slimey.Dont get me wrong i love the look of white linen cues but they just dont stay clean,leather will last forever.:)
 
cubswin said:
Personally can't stand the lizards, think they make cue's look like something a 2000 kid would use trying to look like a 70's television pimp.

Stack leather looks nice, not a big fan of how it feels. Like linen. Green and white is my favorite, but I like most colors other than straight double black. If I was going to do double black linen I'd probably just get black leather and I don't like leather.
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Funny, double black pressed is the ONLY linen I DO like .......

Different strokes, ... this discussion is sure highlighting it ....
 
Jimmyrayk said:
Scott, I had Joe Blackburn (one of the top cue repair guys, he always sets up at the top tournaments) recommend Behlen Master Wood Turner's Finish. It comes in a 16oz bottle and costs $15-20. You spin the cue on a lathe and take a soft rag and put on a light coat. It really enhances the color and gives it an extremely nice shine. It lasts a very long time and makes the cue look great. It is a permanent sealer and some people may be hesitant to use it, but it would not bother me to use it on any cue, no matter the value. Below is one link you can take a look.

Sincerely, Jim

And by the way, I love a nice leather wrap.

http://www.cheyennesales.com/catalog/behwturners.htm
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Joe Blackburn recommended it, I would close my eyes and do it.
 
zeeder said:
I can't stand the feel of linen after playing with leather/lizard for so long. I think I prefer the feel of lizard as it gives a nice texture to grip the cue. I thought I'd throw out my $.02
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exactly.. ever since i got my mottey. the lizard is sooo sweet.. its almost soft.. feels amazing in my hands.. and my scruggs has bores hide leather on it and it also feels great.. its hard to play with a linen wrap when you play with leather or lizard for any amount of time...

chris
 
Most cue makers Love leather wraps. They pay about 5 to 8 bucks for each leather and sell it for $75 to $150 to put leather on your cue. I myself love leather wraps and would pay to get my cues wraped in leather any time. JMO :) :)
 
Jimmyrayk said:
Scott, I had Joe Blackburn (one of the top cue repair guys, he always sets up at the top tournaments) recommend Behlen Master Wood Turner's Finish. It comes in a 16oz bottle and costs $15-20. You spin the cue on a lathe and take a soft rag and put on a light coat. It really enhances the color and gives it an extremely nice shine. It lasts a very long time and makes the cue look great. It is a permanent sealer and some people may be hesitant to use it, but it would not bother me to use it on any cue, no matter the value. Below is one link you can take a look.

Sincerely, Jim

And by the way, I love a nice leather wrap.

http://www.cheyennesales.com/catalog/behwturners.htm
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Jim

Was it recommended to use a wood finish on leather?
Interesting!

Myron
 
skins said:
no offense but this thread should be moved to the main section. oh by the way , i happen to like leather.
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Well I actually think there should be a cue talk section where this and probably 20 threads in the last few days should be. :D

JV
 
If you are switching from wrapless, try the kangaroo, it's really a nice feel. For a little surface tact try the boarskin.

JV (--uh oh.. more animal parts in use.. look out for PETA :D
 
cuenut said:
Since there appears to be quite a few people out there right now, what is the best way to keep a lizard wrap nice and shiny and not grow dull from play? Thanks.
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I bought some stuff at Wal-mart in the car care aisle. It's made by Mcguire's and is a wipe for leather car interiors. Works for me.
 
ridewiththewind said:
Mike Webb recommends using just a few drops of mink oil...often found in sporting goods stores as it is a tried and true method for breaking in leather baseball gloves.

When I had my Skip, which had a lizard wrap, which he installed at build, I often found that just buffing the wrap up with a clean microfiber cloth...or even better still, some cotton flannel, will often bring the shine back up in the center of the wrap area where the wear seems to be the most evident. Also, wiping the wrap area occasionally with a cloth during play will help out greatly. It is the acidity of one's sweat while playing that tends to dull things up a bit.

I am recently a wrapless convert, and I doubt very seriously that I will ever go back! The one thing I found with leather/exotic wraps is that I am 'hyper-sensitive' to touch, and usually, even if a wrap appears seamless, I can feel the seam while shooting. I have found that with no wrap, no distractions. If the cue has to have a wrap, then I want a nice, perfectly pressed linen.

Lisa
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Thanks Lisa for the mink oil recommendation. I wasn't sure if it made a difference that it was lizard and not standard leather. I know the Lexol products are great as well.
 
Jimmyrayk said:
Scott, I had Joe Blackburn (one of the top cue repair guys, he always sets up at the top tournaments) recommend Behlen Master Wood Turner's Finish. It comes in a 16oz bottle and costs $15-20. You spin the cue on a lathe and take a soft rag and put on a light coat. It really enhances the color and gives it an extremely nice shine. It lasts a very long time and makes the cue look great. It is a permanent sealer and some people may be hesitant to use it, but it would not bother me to use it on any cue, no matter the value. Below is one link you can take a look.

Sincerely, Jim

And by the way, I love a nice leather wrap.

http://www.cheyennesales.com/catalog/behwturners.htm
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Thanks Jim, I'll look into it.
 
cuenut said:
Is it me, or does it seem like everyone is going "leather wrap" nuts!! Lately, it seems like 8 out of 10 cues over $2000 have leather, many that probably had it added during refinish jobs. It seems like every cuemaker out there that refinishes cues picks up some decent customs, refinishes them, and adds leather, regardless of what the cue looked like before being refurbished. I think it is a shame in some cases. I particularly don't like the multi-hued lizard or snake skins, but that is just my personal taste. Anyone share in my sentiments.
I think many cues would look much better with a nice selection from the available pallet of irish linens out there.
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I personally like the linen feel better myself. If I'm refinishing a cue to re-sell, I might think of adding leather to increase the value of the cue. Maybe it would be better to leave the wrap area "naked", and let the eventual buyer choose his/her wrap preference.
 
cuenut said:
Is it me, or does it seem like everyone is going "leather wrap" nuts!! Lately, it seems like 8 out of 10 cues over $2000 have leather, many that probably had it added during refinish jobs. It seems like every cuemaker out there that refinishes cues picks up some decent customs, refinishes them, and adds leather, regardless of what the cue looked like before being refurbished. I think it is a shame in some cases. I particularly don't like the multi-hued lizard or snake skins, but that is just my personal taste. Anyone share in my sentiments.
I think many cues would look much better with a nice selection from the available pallet of irish linens out there.
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One word: Yuk! I've never liked leather wraps, and still trying to get rid of a j/b cue that has a leather wrap. Always been an Irish Linen wrap fan.
 
classiccues said:
If you are switching from wrapless, try the kangaroo, it's really a nice feel. For a little surface tact try the boarskin.

JV (--uh oh.. more animal parts in use.. look out for PETA :D
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Yeah... PETA.... Please Exterminate These Activists....
 
I prefer the feel of a lightly pressed linen best. I've gotten used to smooth leather on a couple of cues. Tried a couple of lizards (one real, one textured leather) and am not a fan.

To me linen looks best on cues with "classic"-style designs and some leathers look better on newer designs. Not a fan of the wilder leather colors usually, although they do seem to enhance some cue designs.

When I am buying, a cue with a leather wrap is not a big selling point; UNLESS I think I am buying it for resale (as alot of other people prefer them). Virtually all of the cues I buy are with the intention of keeping them to play with. I know, I know, call me a weirdo. :p
 
Calf and kangaroo are supple and have a nice feel. Don't care much for snakeskin, especially the ones with lots of contrast - black and white -. Depending on the cue, some of the lizard wraps look great even if they feel inconsistant.
 
I play with a white with green spec cortland linen and i love it. It gets dirty but I like the way an old wrap looks, lots of character.
 
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