I've got a new Zylr coming first of next week and was hoping some of you could give me some feedback on what to expect out of the playability. I've never hit one, but really enjoyed talking to Kerry and decided to jump on the list a while back. This one is his standard maple with buckhorn joint and ring at the bottom. Do they measure up on the table? or is it just hype?
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To each his own, but I found his cue (mine was only a sneaky pete) to hit OK, not great or bad, but OK. What's great about your purchase is that if you don't like it, you will probably get your money back out and then some if you decide to sell. It seems Kerry is developing a following of people willing to pay top dollar for his cues.
The workmanship seems to be outstanding on the ones that I have seen. I personally am a big fan of understated cues....elegant without a lot of inlay,etc.... Zylrs fit that bill. He sure leads the list, along with Prewitt and Tad for high priced plane janes.
Regards,
Doug
The workmanship seems to be outstanding on the ones that I have seen. I personally am a big fan of understated cues....elegant without a lot of inlay,etc.... Zylrs fit that bill. He sure leads the list, along with Prewitt and Tad for high priced plane janes.
Regards,
Doug
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Salamander said:
Something I just do not get, but too each his own.
If you do not like your NEW Q, I am sure you can Dump it on E-bay, or here Pronto...
PoolSleuth said:Something I just do not get, but too each his own.
If you do not like your NEW Q, I am sure you can Dump it on E-bay, or here Pronto...
I hear you on the Prewitt. I called Ed because I couldn't believe a merry widow really cost 2200.00 from the builder, especially a newcomer. I found him a very nice guy to talk to, but just couldn't pull the trigger for a cue I would value around 750.00. Tads are Tads, love or hate, I happen to like the older Tad cues I've owned, but don't think the newer ones are ever touched by Tad himself and I think the playability has suffered. Don't really know why I sprung for the Zylr, just curious and I guess I kind of buy into Kerry's thoughts on what makes a cue play.
These Are My Opinions:
Zylr Makes A Nice Playing Cue. I Have Yet To Figure Out Why The Prices Are So High Though. I Can't See Anything That Seperates Him From The Other Guys Making The Same Style Cue. I Have Owned Several, And The Workmanship In My Opinion Is Average. The Uniloc Jointed Cues That I Had, Hit Like Crap. The 3/8 11 Jointed Cues Played Much Nicer (in My Opinion). Hit Is Very Subjective, But The Big Pin Joints Had Much Better Feel To Them. They Were Also, More Responsive, And More Solid Feel To Them. I Also Feel I Should State That I Have Never Tried A Uniloc Jointed Cue That I Actually Liked. I Will Say Though, That I Had One That Was A Monster Playing Cue.(one Of The Top 5 Or 6 Playing Cues I've Ever Hit With) It Was An Ugly Sneaky Pete That Had An Aircraft Aluminum Joint Pin. Ugly As Hell, But It Played Like Heaven. Most Of His Cues Seem To Do Well On The Secondary Market, But His Market Is Relatively Small Yet. They Are Like Gold When You Find The Right Buyer, But Can Be A Hard Move In A Soft Market Like It Is Right Now.
Just My 2 Cents, But I Hope This Input Helps. I Would Say That Most Likely You Will Be Happy With The Cue When You Get It.
Zylr Makes A Nice Playing Cue. I Have Yet To Figure Out Why The Prices Are So High Though. I Can't See Anything That Seperates Him From The Other Guys Making The Same Style Cue. I Have Owned Several, And The Workmanship In My Opinion Is Average. The Uniloc Jointed Cues That I Had, Hit Like Crap. The 3/8 11 Jointed Cues Played Much Nicer (in My Opinion). Hit Is Very Subjective, But The Big Pin Joints Had Much Better Feel To Them. They Were Also, More Responsive, And More Solid Feel To Them. I Also Feel I Should State That I Have Never Tried A Uniloc Jointed Cue That I Actually Liked. I Will Say Though, That I Had One That Was A Monster Playing Cue.(one Of The Top 5 Or 6 Playing Cues I've Ever Hit With) It Was An Ugly Sneaky Pete That Had An Aircraft Aluminum Joint Pin. Ugly As Hell, But It Played Like Heaven. Most Of His Cues Seem To Do Well On The Secondary Market, But His Market Is Relatively Small Yet. They Are Like Gold When You Find The Right Buyer, But Can Be A Hard Move In A Soft Market Like It Is Right Now.
Just My 2 Cents, But I Hope This Input Helps. I Would Say That Most Likely You Will Be Happy With The Cue When You Get It.
Zylr cues are not a bad investment, $ wise. I have owned 3 of them-- all were sold for approx. what I paid. Zylr's play ultra-stiff, and they're usually very 'heavy' and very thick-- 20oz +; 13.25mm+. If thats what you're looking for, I think you'll like it very much. As for craftsmanship, I believe Zylr only uses high quality woods. Also, he definitely knows how to put a cue together.
With that said, I don't think I'll be purchasing another one any time soon. I've been told NOT to have his shafts turned down; that it will 'ruin' the hit on his cues. Well, there would be no problem if one actually likes playing with a tree trunk for a shaft. If you like your shafts between 12.5 to 13, then Zylr's are probably not the way to go.
Congrats! I hope you like his cues more than I did.
-ShaneS
With that said, I don't think I'll be purchasing another one any time soon. I've been told NOT to have his shafts turned down; that it will 'ruin' the hit on his cues. Well, there would be no problem if one actually likes playing with a tree trunk for a shaft. If you like your shafts between 12.5 to 13, then Zylr's are probably not the way to go.
Congrats! I hope you like his cues more than I did.
-ShaneS
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pathman said:
Everytime I look at Prewitts on the IndyQ web site I ask why. I personally have one Plane Jane Cocobolo Cue I got Pre Owner that Ted Harris Built. It hit well, plays better than me and cost 1/6 of what a Prewett Cost.
I am 100% sure if I had a 2200 BUCK Prewitt it would not turn me into a Nick V, Mike S., or Efren R. at the table.
This the Craftsman, not the Tool that make the Player. a Great Player can play Great with a House Cue, and need not have a Big Bucks Cue to win at Pool....
