Han,
I have been called many things in my 30+ years but 'carefree' is not usually one of them.
Generally, its 'pr!ck', a$$-hole', d!ck'... etc. THings of that nature.
I'm outspoken and forthright with my opinions. You know that. That's why I steered Ian away from buying that cue by a certain cuemaker whos initials are AC (who isn't named Art Cantando).
And I have no problem listening to or reading other people's opinions... provided there is merit there. In this case, I have seen nothing like that from Duke. In the last two or three years, I have never seen anything like that from Duke.
Its all the same with him. "My DZ cue this..." and, "My DZ cue that..." and, "Bob Dzuricky" makes the best cues around."
There's no WAY I'd sit idly by and let him tell me for even one second that James White isn't one of the best in the game right now.
Anyway, see you tonight at Jim's.