I just ordered my new cue!

[Erwan_BZH]

In order to (re)place Craftsman on the snooker map, I have decided to purchase my new cue with them!

I opted for a Dominator, with Pro Ash Shaft. 9mm tip size, 18.5oz, 58in

Now, need to wait a couple of weeks before trying the cue!

Will post pics as soon as I receive it!

And to complete the stuff, I bought a leather cue case from Peradon, the one with the Scottish flag on it. Can't wait to receive it.

[Acrowot]

Erwan

Where do you get the prices from Erwan? There do not seem to be any prices on Peradon site for cases.

:snooker:

[Erwan_BZH]

Indeed, the Peradon website doesn't display any prices. So I went for a reseller and found what I wanted at http://www.elstonandhopkin.co.uk/

the leather case cost me around £130.

[hotpot]

All the best with your new cue mucka :snooker::snooker:

[gazza147]

So you could be the Next Steven Maguire hur!!.....

Good luck with your New Cue m8.

[Erwan_BZH]

Well, I'd kill to have Mags' cue action

Anyway, as stated earlier, I'll post pictures of the cue when I get it but to give you an idea, here is the design I opted for:



Love the Thuya Burr and the discrete blue veneers. Quite a unique design, never seen anything close to this one yet. For the grand cost of £150, it's well worth the gamble.

[opoole]

I'm ordering one of these too, look great - better photos on gtjohnnymac's profile; looks cracking!

[Erwan_BZH]

Indeed, looks nice but pics are not of great quality. Colors looks oversaturated, maybe the use of the flash...I think you have to use a white background for that type of cue. [sorry, it's the amateur photograph who speaks out! :P]

[yzhanyi113]

best luck to your new cue,but leather case is not practical as aluminium case,isn't it?

i just bought a cue craft aluminium case from jhon parris, hope that can bring me the same surprise with u,haha

[Erwan_BZH]

Well, obviously, leather cases are a bit more fragile than aluminium cases...but also less 'pretty', if I can say so. But I have another aluminium case so if I need to protect it better, for a plane trip for example, I'd pick the alu one.

Having said that, a friend of mine has a Peradon leather case, similar to the one I ordered, and it is still in perfect condition after 2 years. Guess it depends how you use it.

[jonnylovessn8ker]

I'm ordering one of these too, look great - better photos on gtjohnnymac's profile; looks cracking!

where's the link to the profile's photos?

[Erwan_BZH]

where's the link to the profile's photos?

There you go: http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...php?albumid=62


I just received an email from Craftsman. My order is now processing. As I asked for a pro ash cue, it will take up to 6 weeks to be completed. I also opted to stick with the original blue badge, and not the 'Craftsman - Pro Ashe Cue' that would normally be fitted on these cues. Just prefered the blue tone of the original.

I also asked for a Talisman soft tip to be fitted right away.

Let's the wait begins...

[yzhanyi113]

i frequently use case,so i need a practical one,hehe

i ever use talisman pro s in my sold master cue,but it is too flexible for me,hope that works well in your cue

[djpm70]

It certainly is a great looking cue.I recently purchased a craftsman myself
and am very happy with it.You said you were paying 150 for it.I thought for the pro ash shaft they charge 60 more.

[jonnylovessn8ker]

There you go: http://www.thesnookerforum.com/board...php?albumid=62


I just received an email from Craftsman. My order is now processing. As I asked for a pro ash cue, it will take up to 6 weeks to be completed. I also opted to stick with the original blue badge, and not the 'Craftsman - Pro Ashe Cue' that would normally be fitted on these cues. Just prefered the blue tone of the original.

I also asked for a Talisman soft tip to be fitted right away.

Let's the wait begins...

thanks for the link mate.

i think its a good idea to stick to the blue badge, it suits the blue veneers anyway.

personaly, i still prefer the normal white badges with the golden lining, too bad they arent barss :P otherwise, it would be really really cool.
im not a fan of their pro-ash badges, theres something artistically sloppy about it. having seen quite a few pro-ash badges, im also somewhat convinced that they are somehow fitted slightly slanted.