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**lkomarci** · 23 April 2009, 07:51 AM

From what I've read Mike's white shark is supposed to be an excellent cue for the price of Ł165. Don't know about the mastercraft nemesis though. But personally, I'd go for the MW's white shark.

**gettingbetter** · 23 April 2009, 09:09 AM

The Shark isn't just a normal cue per say right?

What level would you describe it at - I know it may be a hard concept to describe, but would you say that the cue is a keeper? Like something you can have without feeling the need to upgrade once you've reached a level of skill?

**MikeWooldridge** · 23 April 2009, 09:18 AM

it's a keeper.

it's NOT a 'beginners' cue. simply a different design

it's as good as ANY cue in terms of playability.

the website does not lie:

"if you are on a budget, Shark Series is the answer. In playing terms, they do the job as well as any cue"

**gettingbetter** · 23 April 2009, 09:56 AM

Hmm.

Sorry if I am putting you in a position you don't want to be in, you are doing business and i respect that, but if the delivery fee and possibly the butt/extension combo was slightly cheaper, I'd say you would of shipped that cue to Australia now.

But as I said in my email exchange with you, that as a poor, struggling, hard-working, desolate university student

price is an issue.

Although I did do a TSF search in regards to the Mastercraft cues and quality control seems to be an issue. Likewise, I searched your products and QC was said to be of a high standard.

I am still in the market though and still looking.

Anyone have any opinions of something like this? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Magic-SNOOKER...1%7C240%3A1318

**pearce** · 23 April 2009, 10:05 AM

One thing to keep in mind is the custom duty. I got a Mike Wooldridge Pro 3 about eight months ago and there was an additional $300 duty. I got extensions and a case with it and the total cost was over $1000 which I think makes the duty more. The cue is brilliant and I think the shaft is the same as the shark series, but Mike can confirm that. As a satisified Mike Wooldridge client, I wouldnt go any other way. After all the cue will last you a lifetime.

**gettingbetter** · 23 April 2009, 10:21 AM

Duty cost? So the 600 odd dollars taht I estimated doesn't stop there - thats not factoring in into it buying a case which would at least 100-150?

From your comments, I can see that you are satisfied, as I think I would be if I was in England and purhcased the cue, but these additional charges are offputting. So in essence, the cue + extensions converted equals around 450-500 Aus dollars, but with all involved it comes to nigh on a thousand?

**poolqjunkie** · 23 April 2009, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by gettingbetter View Post

Hmm.

Sorry if I am putting you in a position you don't want to be in, you are doing business and i respect that, but if the delivery fee and possibly the butt/extension combo was slightly cheaper, I'd say you would of shipped that cue to Australia now.

But as I said in my email exchange with you, that as a poor, struggling, hard-working, desolate university student

price is an issue.

Although I did do a TSF search in regards to the Mastercraft cues and quality control seems to be an issue. Likewise, I searched your products and QC was said to be of a high standard.

I am still in the market though and still looking.

Anyone have any opinions of something like this? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Magic-SNOOKER...1%7C240%3A1318

The way I see it, you need to pay quite a bit on postal fee no matter who you buy the cue from. The extensions if you cannot afford you can buy later when you have more money.
If you are on a budget, and want to get the "most bang for your bucks" so to speak, then you should consider the brand name, the value of the cue on the used market, and the overall quality--Mike Wooldridge can give the other cues at least a 50 points start (or may be 3 frames start in a best of 7).

If you are looking for a good playing cue, then it is subjective. You should take all reviews regarding playability with a grain of salt because hit is very subjective.

Some cheap extensions do not last very long, they tend to break pretty quickly. If you happen to have one of those, then you will need to pay postage, and custom fee and all that just to order another set of extensions, which will end up costing you more. I am not saying the extensions from mastercraft is bad, I am just saying soemtimes you need to think about why things are so much cheaper, may be there is a good reason behind it?

Butterflied spliced cues are not bad cues. Kevin Deroo from Canada charges $1000+ for his butterfly spliced cues, and I do see how they can play any better than a MW which is around $400.

**gettingbetter** · 23 April 2009, 11:37 AM

I can see where you are coming from, though buying extensions later on would equate to more postage payments.

Can you please elaborate on "Mike Wooldridge can give the other cues at least a 50 points start (or may be 3 frames start in a best of 7)." I didn't quite grasp that.

But a $400 MW cue, after all is said and done will equate to almost $1000 - if in fact the above poster's comments in regards to $300 duty cost fee is true - that is just under the price of the cue.

**brettski** · 23 April 2009, 11:44 AM

I'll be honest with you I've been looking for a new cue for a good while looked at virtually every notable cue maker I can find. I have never heard a bad word about a Mike Wooldridge cue and after I'm paid next month I'm ordering one straight away. As I see it although it will be expensive for you that cue will last you years not months so if you break it up over time I'd definitly go with the MW cue.

**gettingbetter** · 23 April 2009, 11:48 AM

Are you getting a custom?

**Forman** · 23 April 2009, 02:29 PM

do you really need a mini butt?

you could just not order the butt and extention save 70$ then get somthing like this for pretty cheap from a shop in australia

http://snookerstuff.com/picture.php?...n%20(Ref.P1678)

**noname** · 23 April 2009, 04:36 PM

hi guys, i got a few questions for MW custom cues.
is it the more expensive the better wood is being used to craft that cue?

or it's just the veneer and splices that make one cue costs more bucks?

and are they all made by Mike himself or his staffs make them?

thank you for answering

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