Matching Purpleheart Gilberts

tigermaster

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Tell me what you think. one j/b one playing

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Gilberts

I like the simple design and the large rings in the Butt!! Nice pair you got there.
 
if they are not for sale.. you should have posted this in the cue gallery..

there are alot of people who post their cues there and there are alot of people who browse it on regular basis just looking at what other people have..

btw.. they both look great.. good luck with them..

chris
 
if you ever need any help.. be sure to ask somebody.. there is alot of good guys here and alot knowledge going around and aways people willing to help when they can... welcome aboard!

chris
 
tigermaster said:
post them, let me see!


Here tigermaster, I'm no photog expert.

Also you will see that the Gilbert is of a darker purple than the x347. The x347 is not really purpleheart, it really is dyed maple. The x347 looks more like a color between red and purple.

 
tigermaster said:
u like the xbreaker? tell me more about it. i was thinking of getting one also.


It will be the most amazing break cue you have ever held in your hands. I've tried breaking and jumping with the Gilbert J/B, and I didn't think too highly of it. I was more impressed with its playability.

I absolutely adore my x347 -- I bought it to replace my sledge, and I have had no regrets since. The x347 breaks the balls extremely hard so I don't have to put so much strength into it. Because the tip is a little concave at the top, it is also very easy to control the cueball. Most times I get a really good spread with the cueball parked in the middle of the table. I used to be a weak breaker cos I started in snooker, now, I am surprised if I don't make a ball on the break. My break&run % has also increased because of the x347.

I highly recommend one, although you won't have such a "matching" pair anymore.
 
well, i replaced the medium water buffalo with a Hard water buffalo and it helps a lot in breaking. im sure if changed the tip to phenolic, it will make a tremendous difference too. i like the hit of the phenolic, but it sucks when it comes to holding chalk. Im just gonna get another shaft for it with a phenolic tip.
I heard a lot of good things about the xbreaker, the only thing i dont like are the plain jane designs. I like points in my cues. if they made some with points, i'd be all over it.
 
tigermaster said:
well, i replaced the medium water buffalo with a Hard water buffalo and it helps a lot in breaking. im sure if changed the tip to phenolic, it will make a tremendous difference too. i like the hit of the phenolic, but it sucks when it comes to holding chalk. Im just gonna get another shaft for it with a phenolic tip.
I heard a lot of good things about the xbreaker, the only thing i dont like are the plain jane designs. I like points in my cues. if they made some with points, i'd be all over it.


You could try approaching Richard with your question. Now that the new xbreakers are made by Samsara, perhaps customization won't be a problem.
 
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