wood gradation

[Oweis_Yan]

im curious: what is it?
for example: McD sells cues that has A grade of wood for $200 while some others say that they made their cues from AA or even AAA grade of wood and sellem cheaper
what does this graduation based on?is it cosmetic appearance or durability and quality?or is it some fiction?)

 

[Mc2]

im curious: what is it?
for example: McD sells cues that has A grade of wood for $200 while some others say that they made their cues from AA or even AAA grade of wood and sellem cheaper
what does this graduation based on?is it cosmetic appearance or durability and quality?or is it some fiction?)

In my opinion it is all opinion. Hope this helps.

Jim

 

[aphelps1]

In my opinion it is all opinion. Hope this helps.

Jim

My opinion is that your right.

 

[BLACKHEARTCUES]

There is no standard. You can call it whatever you want...JER

 

[KeeFy]

My opinion is that your right.

In my opinion, your opinion of his opinion is the right opinion.

Sorry, couldn't help it.

 

[Paul Dayton]

One mans grade 'A' is another mans handle grade. All wood is graded to sell for the maximum.

 

[pescadoman]

im curious: what is it?
for example: McD sells cues that has A grade of wood for $200 while some others say that they made their cues from AA or even AAA grade of wood and sellem cheaper
what does this graduation based on?is it cosmetic appearance or durability and quality?or is it some fiction?)

I think this is a can of worms for a player. All a player should be concerned with is whether or not they are happy with their cue and their purchase, NOT what "grade" wood was used.

As long as you trust the person who made the cue, I really don't think these questions are really relevant. When I bought my McWorter, I knew nothing about cues except it looked great and hit just as well.

If you start examining ring count and getting 20 different opinions, the "thought" of having purchased a "lesser" quality product will ruin the whole experience.

If you are asking about wood suppliers, then I suggest you buy samples of each grade and judge for yourself.

 

[JoeyInCali]

If it's on Ebay, it'd be glorified to the max and some poor soul starting out cuemaker will get suckered and get a run-around when he calls back for a refund on the crappy dowels he received that were supposed to AAA grade.
Joey~Thinks you can't make a cue for a living with A grade woods for $200~