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Hi there I am currently shooting pool with a special edition cue made by Mcdermott called the Tournament of Champions cue. I know they made very few of these and as far as I am concerned it is the best looking cue Mcdermott has ever made. My problem is I can't make my mind up on what to do with it. I spoke with Mcdermott and I can get it totaly refurbished with a leather wrap and a new shaft for $200 or I can get the same thing done but with an I shaft for $300. I love this cue but I've been in the mood for a change lately so I don't know what to do. Also i've never played with an I shaft so I don't know if I'd even like it. Any suggestions or info on the I shaft would be helpful. thanx
 

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I can't offer any advice on which shaft or cue to play with, but I did want to say that I think your McDermott Tournament of Champions cue is quite beautiful. I love the purple color in the points. Thanks for sharing! :)

JAM
 
I would rather stick to the McDermott cue.Just like JAM had told u,i also dont have any info or suggestions about the shaft,sorry.But i really admire the cue with the purple color.It looks great if u use it,instead of just selling it or getting it away from u.

Thank You
 
Do the refinish and new standard shaft. Then buy a nice 1X2 tooled leather case. Retire the cue to it's new leather home. Personally I don't like leather wraps. I'd replace the existing wrap with a speckled purple to match the ring work. Not too much purple, just a hint. Maybe black linen wrap with purple speckle or something like that.
 
pimp said:
Hi there I am currently shooting pool with a special edition cue made by Mcdermott called the Tournament of Champions cue. I know they made very few of these and as far as I am concerned it is the best looking cue Mcdermott has ever made. My problem is I can't make my mind up on what to do with it. I spoke with Mcdermott and I can get it totaly refurbished with a leather wrap and a new shaft for $200 or I can get the same thing done but with an I shaft for $300. I love this cue but I've been in the mood for a change lately so I don't know what to do. Also i've never played with an I shaft so I don't know if I'd even like it. Any suggestions or info on the I shaft would be helpful. thanx
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Funny they must have more than one Tournament of Champions cue, the one I've seen before was quite different than that one. It was also quite nice and I almost bought it. At any rate, nice cue. I'd go with the refinish and leather wrap, but I might skip the shaft all together. You've got a shaft you've been playing with and like, continue to use it. If you want to get a shaft to increase it's value get the standard shaft and set it aside. IMO all the low-deflection shaft hype is overblown.
 
I would have the cue re-finished as well, however, I would send to Scott @ Proficient or Brian @ BCM. I had an old McDermott HD-1 that I sent to them, and I was less than happy with the re-finish...bubbles. Once I got it back, it started peeling at the joint and butt almost immediately. I paid 140.00 for the refinish and new ferrule on the shaft. I wound up giving it to my husband.

Lisa
 
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