Sly Cue - Ebony player with 1/2 joint

[fd_colorado]

I got the cue from Leon and have been playing it for close to 2 weeks now. Since this is the first modern era cue that I have ever owned or even played much with, I don't have too much to compare it to.

I like the much thinner feel it has than the fatter butt old school cues. The cue also feels to be more of "one piece" probably due to the pin. I am guessing that the cue gives me about 15% more ability to put various strokes on the cue ball. My overall number 1 impression of the cue is that it hits "straight."

So overall I am quite please with the cue. It wasn't a magic wand for my game, but at just north of 50 I am not naive enough to think I'll ever find one.

Pros: Hits "straight", nice taper feel, good design, good value for the $, Leon easy to work with/good communication, expands my stroke by 15% over old school cues with similar effort

Cons: Points are close to but not dead nuts even (at this price point I would say they are close enough), small "burn through" mark on ebony butt.

Subjective Ratings

Playability = 7.75/10
Fit and Finish = 7.25
Overall Value = 8.5

Would I buy again = Yes
Bottom Line = Nice player for <$500

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http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=125957&highlight=photos+shop

 

[Easonscues]

Leon does make a very nice cue that plays great. Jeff Eason

 

[fd_colorado]

The Sly is starting to come into its own now. I had a great session with it last night. The cue especially seems to love to gently roll in the long balls. Which is great since I can't see squat anymore.

 

[leon sly]

Hey, fred thanks for the review it seems that your getting use to the cue i'm glad you like it thanks, again Leon Sly.

 

[fd_colorado]

Hey, fred thanks for the review it seems that your getting use to the cue i'm glad you like it thanks, again Leon Sly.

Thank you, Leon. The whole process was a pleasure! I just wished that I could play up to what the cue is capable of offering. Realistically though, if I can get a 15% stroke improvement just by using my Sly, I think that's huge!!!

PS. the cue gets a ton of compliments

 

[sneak_peter]

Quote:
Originally Posted by sneak_peter
a minimalistic but very classy looking cue! this must be a real player

LOL -- The cue or the owner??

well, seems you became a real player now

 

[a9ballbr8k]

Leon makes a jam up player. As I said last year, watch this guy.....great things!!!!