I just picked this one up and thought I would show it off. I really love the design and execution of this style Mottey cue. I prefer their Ivory 3/8-10 joints, so I might be persuaded to do a little trading.
Not real sure if this is going to be my player or not, but I prefer the 3/8-10 ivory jointed Mottey and White cues, also like old Tad cues and any thing from the Schick shop post 94.
I am not sure but I suppose James stained the wrap on that cue. I have another James White with the same white Lizard. Maybe James can help or perhaps Spanky can shed some light on this.......????
The middle cue actually came with a white linen wrap first. I just fancied something a little different so James White put the Black Ring Tailed Lizard on instead. Very nice.
I really love the design of this cue, just not the piloted steel joint. I'm giving some thought to sending it to Paul and having the joint changed to ivory 3/8-10 and having a couple new shafts made. Any guesses on the cost from you Mottey experts? and is it worth doing? I've played with cues that have been changed from steel to ivory from Schick and Wheeler and they played fine.
The ivory joint is $250, maybe $35 for the pin work, and I think their shafts are around $225-$250 now with ivory ferrules. So you're probably looking at $750 or so anyways.