skip weston cue

SteveFromNY

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I'm currently playing with an old production viking that I've banged up pretty badly over the past 10 years. I'm interested in purchasing a brand new skip weston from a local player (made in 05) that has pretty much the exact same inlay work and points that I've been looking for. The only deterrant is that is comes with two predator 314 shafts. I've played with the 314 all my life and am really looking to get away from it.

I've also done some more research and have heard that skip's cues are hit or miss. Is there any truth to that? What are your opinions on his cues? The points and inlays are simply incredible!!! :)
 
If you have played with 314's all your life, why change now?

The hit is subjective, so just try the cue out. You will either like the hit or not.

Buy the cue! Be happy!
 
actually the other reason is that if I ever were to sell the cue, I'd imagine that having no original skip weston shafts would bring the price down. I've recently hit a few balls with a capone and discovered that the different feel (other than predator) may actually be better for me to improve my game. I feel that I've become somewhat lazy when using the predator. I bought a z shaft a year ago and tried for a few months to get used to it, but wound up hitting everything way too thin. I just want to discover what's outside of predator. Not really sure if that's a good or bad thing really.
 
SteveFromNY said:
actually the other reason is that if I ever were to sell the cue, I'd imagine that having no original skip weston shafts would bring the price down. I've recently hit a few balls with a capone and discovered that the different feel (other than predator) may actually be better for me to improve my game. I feel that I've become somewhat lazy when using the predator. I bought a z shaft a year ago and tried for a few months to get used to it, but wound up hitting everything way too thin. I just want to discover what's outside of predator. Not really sure if that's a good or bad thing really.


Don't think they're so much hit or miss as you either like or dislike the hit. His cues do feel a little different depending on the joint configuration.....piloted stainless steel vs. piloted ivory vs flat-face ivory vs flat face phenolic. He has done them all for a long time.

If you are considering this cue but need shafts, I have two new Skip weston shafts that I'd be willing to cut you a good deal on. They are full 13mm, LBM ferrules, WB tips....made for a piloted SS set-up with a single .030 nickel silver trim ring in the black collars.
 
SteveFromNY said:
I'm currently playing with an old production viking that I've banged up pretty badly over the past 10 years. I'm interested in purchasing a brand new skip weston from a local player (made in 05) that has pretty much the exact same inlay work and points that I've been looking for. The only deterrant is that is comes with two predator 314 shafts. I've played with the 314 all my life and am really looking to get away from it.

I've also done some more research and have heard that skip's cues are hit or miss. Is there any truth to that? What are your opinions on his cues? The points and inlays are simply incredible!!! :)

Steve, I think I know exactly what cue you're talking about, and if I'm right that cue plays fantastic. You should definitely test hit it first to see if you like it.

-Roger (check your pm's)
 
Steve,

I moved away from predator just about a year ago (at the height of my game, nonetheless!) when I received my Omen and I'm glad that I did. I feel free!

If your main objective is to get away from the predator then why would you consider buying another? You could, however, buy it and then ask skip to make replacement shafts for your new purchase.
 
cueaddicts said:
Don't think they're so much hit or miss as you either like or dislike the hit. His cues do feel a little different depending on the joint configuration.....piloted stainless steel vs. piloted ivory vs flat-face ivory vs flat face phenolic. He has done them all for a long time.

If you are considering this cue but need shafts, I have two new Skip weston shafts that I'd be willing to cut you a good deal on. They are full 13mm, LBM ferrules, WB tips....made for a piloted SS set-up with a single .030 nickel silver trim ring in the black collars.
thanks for the input! I hadn't thought of asking about the diferent joint collars at all! So based on that, what would be the "better" choice? Also, how much would you like to sell the shafts for? Thanks!

briandlau said:
Steve,

I moved away from predator just about a year ago (at the height of my game, nonetheless!) when I received my Omen and I'm glad that I did. I feel free!

If your main objective is to get away from the predator then why would you consider buying another? You could, however, buy it and then ask skip to make replacement shafts for your new purchase.
I'd been looking for the same "deisgn" in a cue and the skip just happeend to be it. I was actually thinking about having skip make 2 shafts for me with the same joint design but then I'd have to factor in the price for that with the cost of the cue. I can't really explain it (and I'm far from an experienced or skilled player), but playing and actually "feeling" the shot on the capone just felt better. What did you like more about the Omen? Thanks for the suggestion btw!
 
For what it's worth, I've played with 5 Skips:

58" FF ivory joint, curly maple fore
58" FF phenolic joint, ebony fore
58" piloted ivory joint, purpleheart fore
59" FF ivory joint, birdseye fore
60" FF ivory joint, birdseye fore

I thought all played well though I definitely prefer the 60" due to my height and stroke mechanics. Were the predator shafts matched by Skip? If so I think I know the cue of which you speak as well but I agree with getting a matched regular shaft, or two, made by Skip that way if you resell it you could sell to either predator or regular shaft users.
 
I wanted to free myself from being tied down to the predator mainly. It feels good to be able to "feel" the shot as you mentioned in your post.

I love the whole process of taking your idea/design along with suggestions frlom the builder and having something put together that you know nobody else has. I contemplated spending $900 on a P2. But why when you can have something unique for the same price?
 
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