my small collection of playing cues

axlrose

axlrose

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Good evening, all.

I thought I would share some pictures of my current playing cues, as perhaps some of you may enjoy having a look. From left to right they are: McDaniel, McDaniel, Bender and Prewitt. The silver veneers on the Prewitt were hard to get a clear picture of, but I know there are some better shots of them floating around. I received them in December of 2004, January of 2006, July of 2006, and today, respectively. All of them play beautifully, but each maker has a slightly different feel. Both the Bender and Prewitt have flat-faced joints and larger pins, with Moori tips. Both are very solid and feel fantastic. The McDaniels are both piloted ivory with 5/16 x 14 pins and, I believe, Le Pro tips. A different feel than the other two, but you can really load some spin on the cue ball. Thank you to Bill McDaniel, Matt Conerly, Ken Kerner and Martin Bick for helping me to acquire such awesome cues. Anyway, I hope you enjoy having a look.

Best wishes,
Ryan
 

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Hey Ryan,
I'm glad your happy with the Bender... All your cues are beautiful.. Thanks for sharing them..
Best,
Ken
highendcues
 
I had the chance to see the Bender cue in person this year when Ken had it with him. It was an amazing example of Benders attention to detail.
From the look of your small collection, you have an amazing line-up of examples of some of the best that each cue maker is capable of...Simply breath taking.

Thanks for showing off these gems and looking to see any additional gems you add to your collection - I am sure it too will be amazing.

Myron
 
cue compliments

Thank you, all, for your kind words. Although I buy for my personal tastes and pleasure, it is always gratifying to hear compliments from other players and collectors, especially since I have seen some of the cues you guys own/have owned. As for adding to what I currently have, I suppose the adult thing to do would be to spend more on my family for a while to balance things out. Investment-wise, I think they will edge out the cues in the end, but it sure is fun buying and playing along the way.

Best wishes,
Ryan
 
The cues are gorgeous. I especially like the Prewitt. Bill McDaniel is underappreciated. Nice job.

TommyT
 
Thanks for posting the cues Ryan. Nice collection of high quality cues that you can enjoy shooting with too. The detail on those cues is really on a high order. The Bender is out of this world.

Martin


axlrose said:
Good evening, all.

I thought I would share some pictures of my current playing cues, as perhaps some of you may enjoy having a look. From left to right they are: McDaniel, McDaniel, Bender and Prewitt. The silver veneers on the Prewitt were hard to get a clear picture of, but I know there are some better shots of them floating around. I received them in December of 2004, January of 2006, July of 2006, and today, respectively. All of them play beautifully, but each maker has a slightly different feel. Both the Bender and Prewitt have flat-faced joints and larger pins, with Moori tips. Both are very solid and feel fantastic. The McDaniels are both piloted ivory with 5/16 x 14 pins and, I believe, Le Pro tips. A different feel than the other two, but you can really load some spin on the cue ball. Thank you to Bill McDaniel, Matt Conerly, Ken Kerner and Martin Bick for helping me to acquire such awesome cues. Anyway, I hope you enjoy having a look.

Best wishes,
Ryan
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Great group - I'm especially fond of the Prewitt. That is some exceptional work.

Chris
 
I have to agree with everyone here. You have some great cues! The Bender is my favorite of the bunch in case anyone was curious...lol.
 
axlrose said:
Good evening, all.

I thought I would share some pictures of my current playing cues, as perhaps some of you may enjoy having a look. From left to right they are: McDaniel, McDaniel, Bender and Prewitt. The silver veneers on the Prewitt were hard to get a clear picture of, but I know there are some better shots of them floating around. I received them in December of 2004, January of 2006, July of 2006, and today, respectively. All of them play beautifully, but each maker has a slightly different feel. Both the Bender and Prewitt have flat-faced joints and larger pins, with Moori tips. Both are very solid and feel fantastic. The McDaniels are both piloted ivory with 5/16 x 14 pins and, I believe, Le Pro tips. A different feel than the other two, but you can really load some spin on the cue ball. Thank you to Bill McDaniel, Matt Conerly, Ken Kerner and Martin Bick for helping me to acquire such awesome cues. Anyway, I hope you enjoy having a look.

Best wishes,
Ryan
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Man out of this world..
 
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