Spotted on eBay

[Catch 22]

Ain't cheap

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/John-Parri...gAAOSwMgdX0dmI

[Big Splash!]

3) Because it hits like a pony poo?

[GeordieDS]

There's only one reason why people sell their cue...

Two really
1) playing ****e
2) profit

[Big Splash!]

Which is what exactly?

[Hello, Mr Big Shot]

Yep some of the splicings are well off on that cue. I know some people like the laminated design in that the chevrons are uniform and evenly spaced out but personally I cant think of anything worse looking than the huge contrast of the black chevrons on the shaft. 444 positive feedback so I'm sure he's genuine but it's always a bit strange when someone is only selling a cue because the spec is slightly out, it would cost very little to get it trimmed down to the tip size he wanted, it's 8.8 as it is so I doubt he wants it much smaller, if it's a great £425 cue why lose a lot of money on it for a job that would cost a fraction of that.

There's only one reason why people sell their cue...

[Big Splash!]

Is it just me, or would you expect a cue with a laminated shaft, to have splices that sat perfectly in line with the arrows ?

I mean isn't that one of the main points of going laminated anyway ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craftsman-...QAAOSwyKxXhlXl

Yes and no. Perfect chevrons is a bonus for some but the main reason I thought was consistency of shaft density, flex and resonance/feel. Personally, the chevrons are eye numbing, far too dark and bright. Looks really artificial to my eyes but I understand why folk wish for the mechanical properties. Unfortunately, the one person who can talk from experience about these cues is banned. Ramon, your passing is with regret.

[rdsalt]

Is it just me, or would you expect a cue with a laminated shaft, to have splices that sat perfectly in line with the arrows ?

I mean isn't that one of the main points of going laminated anyway ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craftsman-...QAAOSwyKxXhlXl

Yep some of the splicings are well off on that cue. I know some people like the laminated design in that the chevrons are uniform and evenly spaced out but personally I cant think of anything worse looking than the huge contrast of the black chevrons on the shaft. 444 positive feedback so I'm sure he's genuine but it's always a bit strange when someone is only selling a cue because the spec is slightly out, it would cost very little to get it trimmed down to the tip size he wanted, it's 8.8 as it is so I doubt he wants it much smaller, if it's a great £425 cue why lose a lot of money on it for a job that would cost a fraction of that.

[DeanH]

obviously the stencil slipped as they applied the paint

[billabong]

Is it just me, or would you expect a cue with a laminated shaft, to have splices that sat perfectly in line with the arrows ?

I mean isn't that one of the main points of going laminated anyway ?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Craftsman-...QAAOSwyKxXhlXl

[mythman69]

For n orderly queue now. No pushing at the back there , , , bargain !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snooker-cu...wAAOSwEjFXfNIy

LMAO

What a bargain.

[billabong]

Sorry, duplicate post.

[billabong]

For n orderly queue now. No pushing at the back there , , , bargain !

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Snooker-cu...wAAOSwEjFXfNIy

[Neil Taperell]

[QUOTE=Wity.;894684]Even some cheap cues can be superb players ?

Really ?

You sure?

C' mon tell the truth?

You really truly honestly believe "Even some cheap cues can be superb players?"


Wity , come to my club and i will show you an ex pro who uses a cue that cost less than £50 . His son also has one , and i rate that cue better .

The cues are made by David Wu . He rates them so highly that after he got his son one , he wanted one . So i managed to get one on Ebay for him .

His sons one is that good that i reckon you could put any top cuemakers badge in it and you couldn't tell the difference .


So , yes , you can get a cheap cue that is a player .

[justf]

Lol
Don't forget your meds!!!

[justf]

No wasnt with your "sod it post".
Over the years yes I have had 20-25 parris cues pass through my hands I collect some cues buy then move them on.

Parris cues in essence are not bad just perhaps not as good as some but its a matter of opinion. Even some cheap cues can be superb players.
Please don't label people with insulting terms just because they do not share your opinion.

You seem to have a sharp sense of humour and could be a great re-addition to the site so please be nice.
Anyone who livens the place up a bit I welcome.



If you think I'm a muppet then at least do me the courtesy of calling me Rowlf the dog.