New Mcdermott joint issue

[iceman0124]

Hey guys, first post here ( posted this in the main forum first, then found this one and thought it more appropriate). I've been playing for a bit over 10 years, went from hose cues to a players, to an old in poor shape mcdermott, to a lucasi, to my present viking, I loved my old mcdermott, so I recently plunked down the cash and ordered the M64C ( http://www.shopmcdermottcue.com/McDermott/0906.html ) with a 12mm shaft . I got it earlier this week, it was beautiful, I was happy, when I put her together that quickly changed, the collars on the shaft and cue dont fit flush, the shaft is noticably larger than that of the cue, noticable enough that you can see it from 5-6 feet away very easily. I sent it back and they say they may have to send it back to mcdermott, my main question is, is this a common problem? I was under the impression that the joints were a common size, I've never seen this before, but I'm no cue wizard or anything, its got me a litle nervous, also, anything ese i should check for? thanks a bunch guys,


M.

 

[billiardbum]

Hey guys, first post here ( posted this in the main forum first, then found this one and thought it more appropriate). I've been playing for a bit over 10 years, went from hose cues to a players, to an old in poor shape mcdermott, to a lucasi, to my present viking, I loved my old mcdermott, so I recently plunked down the cash and ordered the M64C ( http://www.shopmcdermottcue.com/McDermott/0906.html ) with a 12mm shaft . I got it earlier this week, it was beautiful, I was happy, when I put her together that quickly changed, the collars on the shaft and cue dont fit flush, the shaft is noticably larger than that of the cue, noticable enough that you can see it from 5-6 feet away very easily. I sent it back and they say they may have to send it back to mcdermott, my main question is, is this a common problem? I was under the impression that the joints were a common size, I've never seen this before, but I'm no cue wizard or anything, its got me a litle nervous, also, anything ese i should check for? thanks a bunch guys,


M.

McDermott cues are all over the map at the joint in size. They build shafts to fit each butt of the cue. Typically they are close, but will not fit perfectly. I would have them send it back to McDermott, and they will make you another shaft to match it perfect

 

[MVPCues]

Mcdermott makes a good cue, so I am not knocking them, but I would suggest you may be happy with a custom cue for your next purchase. There are many custom builders you can get a very good cue from for $430, and I bet the joint sizes would be a perfect match. After playing for 10 years, and playing with several cues, I am sure you could find a builder who can make a cue that suits your needs.

Kelly