Just to add too the already great comments. Todd Elkin is the third owner of Parrot Cue. First was Charles Flemming[sp?], then David Hodge, and now Todd. There was an article done about him in Richmond Hampton Road Magazine. He built a butterfly ebony four points with ivory butt , joint rings,and 2 matching wooden thread shafts. If you haven't quess! This a carom cue. I believe Todd said his third one. I gave him the rein in it design, which were greater than I expected. A great person to talk with and a great cuemaker. I'm plan on having another cue design and built by him. The wait for his cue will only grow longer.
Rich said you were a very nice guy... sorry I missed you. Maybe at the Open in Sept??