Do you have the opportunity to test hit both of these cues? The most important aspect of a cue to me is the hit/feedback that you get from the cue. Looks and manufacturer are important but always secondary to the feel.
Sugartree or Tascarella?
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bought a spot and blank with it
I bought a blank/spot that had lost patience with the process. Eric also rarely does full splice cues so it was a unique opportunity to own an uncored full splice ST.
I bought a blank/spot that had lost patience with the process. Eric also rarely does full splice cues so it was a unique opportunity to own an uncored full splice ST.
I can try the ST
I'll be able to try the ST but not the Tasc. In order to buy the Tasc I'll need to sell the ST. I imagine if I don't like the Tasc then I could send it back but the ST will be gone.
I'll be able to try the ST but not the Tasc. In order to buy the Tasc I'll need to sell the ST. I imagine if I don't like the Tasc then I could send it back but the ST will be gone.
I would first clear my mind from any outside advice you have been given. See if you can play with both cues side by side. Be honest with yourself, and take the one that you are most comfortable with. Warning if you are not honest with yourself your arm will remember and remind you of the fact regularly. You will then save your money, and end up buying a cue from the maker that your arm told you to buy, but you did not listen. And that children is where cue collections come from. :thumbup:
Give me a Sugartree please 
As said before - none of mine have hit the same.
But I have yet to play with one that hit bad.
I may be without one for a couple months and it makes me worry. Got a fancy cue coming this week though. Hoping it lives up to my expectations.
As said before - none of mine have hit the same.
But I have yet to play with one that hit bad.
I may be without one for a couple months and it makes me worry. Got a fancy cue coming this week though. Hoping it lives up to my expectations.
there's plenty of ST's on the secondary market, seems like the same 2-3 guys are always selling their "best cue ever" Sugar trees. I can't imagine 2 cues being farther apart than the 2 in this thread as far as looks, build styles and probably dimensions without going to a full cnc inlay type cue. All comes down to what you like and to look at and what feels good in your hands, market be damned.
I've held one tascarella before but never hit with one as the cue was new. In terms of taper and balance of the cue I'd go for tascarella, I can stroke with ease.
I've hit a couple of sugartree, they hit pretty solid and nice. But if I have to choose in terms look and balance/taper, tasc for me!
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I've hit a couple of sugartree, they hit pretty solid and nice. But if I have to choose in terms look and balance/taper, tasc for me!
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If my memory is correct, there was a time when Eric swore never to use Davis blank again .. and I've yet to see a 60" ST cue which I assume will be 30/30 split (there was a fake one floating around few years ago).
If you get the cue directly from Eric and don't like it, I'll dib for a fair price
I think I own a Tasc (not too sure) and definitely have one or many ST cues (I have a couple of 'em with me here in Singapore) but really can't compare the two - so subjective. Traditional Tasc with SS joint will feel very different from big pin ST cue.
I generally play with ST, SW, Dieckman or Vigus cue with big pins and wrapless ..
Some changes
Well there was a miscommunication and the ST was delivered at 58" instead of 60". Eric was a real gentleman about the mixup and he offered to build me another cue immediately at no cost. He told me to keep the Davis blank cue and I could do what I like with it. It's a beautiful cue and will make someone very happy. I was shocked that he was willing to start and rush out a new build, but a few folks who know Eric well have said they are not surprised and he's very generous to his customers. Stay tuned, this is going to make for an interesting adventure!
Well there was a miscommunication and the ST was delivered at 58" instead of 60". Eric was a real gentleman about the mixup and he offered to build me another cue immediately at no cost. He told me to keep the Davis blank cue and I could do what I like with it. It's a beautiful cue and will make someone very happy. I was shocked that he was willing to start and rush out a new build, but a few folks who know Eric well have said they are not surprised and he's very generous to his customers. Stay tuned, this is going to make for an interesting adventure!
Tascarella in hand
Well folks, I've finally spent some time with the Tascarella and it's a tremendous cue! This cue is 62" and for the first time in my life I can actually feel the balance point in the cue when holding the wrap. It's made a real difference in my stroke. I'm 6'4 and started with 58" cues, then moved to 60" and now this 62" just fits perfectly. I can deliver a full stroke with a straight arm bridge without having the tip come out of my bridge hand. I'm still getting used to not using a low deflection shaft, but I've enjoyed the crispness of the hit. I was also amazed at the wrap, it's the tightest and most seamless leather wrap I've encountered. And of course the veneers and woods are outstanding, but he's obviously known for these elements.
Thanks for all the guidance from the Tascarella folks!
As luck would have it, Eric is building me another cue for his error. He's incorporating some specific woods to create a crisp "glass" hit as he calls it. I'll post again once I receive it. I'm still shocked at how generous he has been--it's great to find in a cue builder.
Well folks, I've finally spent some time with the Tascarella and it's a tremendous cue! This cue is 62" and for the first time in my life I can actually feel the balance point in the cue when holding the wrap. It's made a real difference in my stroke. I'm 6'4 and started with 58" cues, then moved to 60" and now this 62" just fits perfectly. I can deliver a full stroke with a straight arm bridge without having the tip come out of my bridge hand. I'm still getting used to not using a low deflection shaft, but I've enjoyed the crispness of the hit. I was also amazed at the wrap, it's the tightest and most seamless leather wrap I've encountered. And of course the veneers and woods are outstanding, but he's obviously known for these elements.
Thanks for all the guidance from the Tascarella folks!
As luck would have it, Eric is building me another cue for his error. He's incorporating some specific woods to create a crisp "glass" hit as he calls it. I'll post again once I receive it. I'm still shocked at how generous he has been--it's great to find in a cue builder.