new shaft coating for maple shafts

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gulyassy

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I just got back from Goldsboro, NC and played with the new shaft coating and was very impressed with it. I entered a mini tournament and played about 6 hours and played 8 hours with WPBA professional Belinda Calhoun (married to boom boom Jay Calhoun, an extraordinary professional soft ball player). The shaft held up great throughout the playing time. I only had to wipe it of with a dry towel to get the slick feel. I beat Jeff Abernathy and lost to Hillbilly Charlie Briant. I won a few others and lost out to Sam Monday so I would say I gave it a true test under pressure. It still feels like the day I coated it, no nicks and no sticky feel.
 
It sound like you shoot well and your shaft coating is working. I hope will it ever be on the market for other cuesmiths to apply?
 
does the shaft coating affect the deflection and/or the whippy-ness of the shaft?
 
Gulyassy

Just wanted to say that Mike recently replaced a shaft for me under warranty because I split the phenolic tip. Not only did he make me a new shaft but he put on his new 'unbreakable' phenolic tip. He completely backed his warranty. I love my Sledgehammer (Samsara model) and I appreciate the excellent customer service.
 
Cuebuddy said:
It sound like you shoot well and your shaft coating is working. I hope will it ever be on the market for other cuesmiths to apply?
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Mike played at top professional speed. He is a Mosconi Cup winning player and top pros like Grady know his high gear is something to respect.

Who better to develop and recognize the best qualities of a top performing cue?

I'm all in Mike, when can I try this? Will you be at the US Open?
 
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gulyassy said:
I just got back from Goldsboro, NC and played with the new shaft coating and was very impressed with it. I entered a mini tournament and played about 6 hours and played 8 hours with WPBA professional Belinda Calhoun (married to boom boom Jay Calhoun, an extraordinary professional soft ball player). The shaft held up great throughout the playing time. I only had to wipe it of with a dry towel to get the slick feel. I beat Jeff Abernathy and lost to Hillbilly Charlie Briant. I won a few others and lost out to Sam Monday so I would say I gave it a true test under pressure. It still feels like the day I coated it, no nicks and no sticky feel.
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Mike old man stick here. are you going to put in on the retail market?? may bput some in my room and see if we can sell some for you???STICK:thumbup: :thumbup:
 
HeLLFiSH said:
does the shaft coating affect the deflection and/or the whippy-ness of the shaft?
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The material is as flexible as the shaft so it does not affect the flex but it is very hard so it helps protect it from dings.
 
Drawman623 said:
Mike played at top professional speed. He is a Mosconi Cup winning player and top pros like Grady know his high gear is something to respect.

Who better to develop and recognize the best qualities of a top performing cue?

I'm all in Mike, when can I try this? Will you be at the US Open?
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I will be there and I hope to be taking orders for the now shaft coating. I will at least have some shafts to display and sell.
 
stick8 said:
Mike old man stick here. are you going to put in on the retail market?? may bput some in my room and see if we can sell some for you???STICK:thumbup: :thumbup:
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Stick, I would love for you to carry my products. The only draw back is that the new material is an application that requires the correct tools. It needs spray booth type equipment for its unique application. If you want to call me please free to do so I will answer all your questions.864-458-7662
 
MG

I was in Goldsboro yesterday and had a long talk with Larry. He showed me one of your cues that had the new coating on the shaft and I have to say I am very impressed. The shaft was silky smooth.:thumbup:
 
Hey Mike,

Is this a process that can be added to shafts from already existing cues, or is it something that you are only going to do for new cues that you build, or your cues only? Sounds interesting.

Mike
 
Mike Templeton said:
Hey Mike,

Is this a process that can be added to shafts from already existing cues, or is it something that you are only going to do for new cues that you build, or your cues only? Sounds interesting.

Mike
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It is for all cues but for a used shaft it must be clean wood so it must be sanded, and pretty hard, new wood is much better. It will be available for everyone, I think.
 
Well lets see what are all the good points of the new shaft coating.

Most important is that it stops shaft movement or at least slows it down dramatically.
It stops oxidation.
It keeps out chalk and dirt.
It feels as slick as a professional cleaning by a repairman.
It is not affected by heat or cold but I must strongly suggest never leaving your equipment in the trunk, even though the coating stays adhered to the shaft does not mean that freezing or high temperatures in the summer will not affect the wood's straitness.
The coating is much harder than the wood so dents will be harder to attain.
It does not add noticeable weight.
Repairing the finish as easy as coating it.
It should be available this month.
 
Vinnie said:
Can your process be applied to a laminated shaft such as the OB-1?
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I am doing them as we speak and they are unbelievable, also to Predator, any wood or material, just about.
 
for those of us who prefer an oil finish on our wrapless cues instead of clearcoat, would this be a better finish than oil as far as protecting the cue?
 
fullsplicefiend said:
for those of us who prefer an oil finish on our wrapless cues instead of clearcoat, would this be a better finish than oil as far as protecting the cue?
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Funny you should mention this. I will have some new sneaky peats at the US Open with the new coating instead of a clear coat.
 
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