Mike Wooldridge - *NEW* 'BlackSpin' Ferrule System

[Deepscrew]

christ what do you sand them with? a cheese grater???

One in three elks just goes splat so to get any form of firmness out of it it needs to be trimmed and sanded alot i find.

Also, i play about 20 hours a week so they certainly get some use!

Also also, when i start playing badly its the tips fault so i need to punish it with a good sanding.

[DeanH]

For those of you with any remaining doubts regarding Mike's claims for his 'blackspin' ferrule system...I've now had 4 days of solid practice with my new MW cue and in my opinion this cue is superior to any other cue I've ever owned and it's my belief this is due to primarily the 'blackspin' but also partly due to the tip Mike supplied and also the shaft flex of the cue, which is perfect for me.
Terry

Hi Terry, I see in another post you have started to sell off your other cues, I was wondering if you post an update as it has been nearly a month since you have had the MW?
ps. good luck for the upcoming comp.

[Terry Davidson]

DeanH:

I've decided to stick with the MW cue for now and to remove any temptation to try and sell all the other great cues I have here.

As Mike is not paying me any marketing fees for his cues and blackspin product I won't say any more on it outside of I think even though a lot of Mike's comments here regarding his product would seem to be just marketing hype, from my experience with this cue I've found all that hype to be actually true.

I would recommend a MW cue over any other types of cues out there, however I understand if the average player decided to go elsewhere as Mike's prices are pretty steep. Much better to wait until you know exactly what specs you want and then save the cash up for one of Mike's. I'm certainly glad I waited until I could determine exactly what I wanted, especially in the shaft flex specs which Mike hit bang on

Terry

[craigslater]

Mike Wooldridge - *NEW* 'BlackSpin' Ferrule System

Has anyone with a blackspin ferrule re-tipped there cue yet?

Im getting on great with the blackspin ferrule and the tip i have on at the minute is ok but thinking of trying a few different tips including mikes new prototype, i just wondered if anyone had re-tipped theres and found it easier/harder/the same in comparison to a more traditional brass ferrule?

All comments appreciated

[Redphex]

I retipped and had no problems.
nothing to worry about. i also think the glue bonds better on the blackspin compared to wood/brass.

[prince07799]

I retipped and had no problems.
nothing to worry about. i also think the glue bonds better on the blackspin compared to wood/brass.

Yep the tip does bond very well to the blackspin

[d2xed]

Dear all those who had done the blackspin conversion to their JP Ultimate, may I get some feedbacks from you? Is it worth it? How much of a difference does it make?

I have a JPU on order with a few more months to go and I am thinking of asking JP to send the cue to MW for the blackspin conversion before the cue is sent to me. Save some shipping cost.

[MikeWooldridge]

Has anyone with a blackspin ferrule re-tipped there cue yet?

Im getting on great with the blackspin ferrule and the tip i have on at the minute is ok but thinking of trying a few different tips including mikes new prototype, i just wondered if anyone had re-tipped theres and found it easier/harder/the same in comparison to a more traditional brass ferrule?

All comments appreciated

as i've said before, no difference really, as seen on the video i did:

http://www.handmadecues.com/cues/22-blackspin.htm

although i will add that the fact it is black makes it slightly harder to 'see' the blade when you cut the tip (if necessary). or could just be my eyes going...

but it's just a case of taking things a bit slower until you get used to it.

also, something i did not take into account was the development of the 'blackspin' tip i've been working on. it's as black as the ferrule and difficult to see where ferrule ends and tip starts. doh!

which is why i stopped sending them out on recent orders and instead reverted to an earlier prototype (excellent feedback i might add)

but i'm solving the issue as we speak with an additional layer which not only makes the tip look reaalllyy cool, it produces a clean and clear line between the top of ferrule and bottom of tip.

there are no problems, only solutions...

I retipped and had no problems.
nothing to worry about. i also think the glue bonds better on the blackspin compared to wood/brass.

Yep the tip does bond very well to the blackspin

yes. maybe too well. i've had my share of tips sticking before i've had chance to slide them into position.

highy recommend slower setting ca glue, like gel, or maybe better still, epoxy or impact adhesive.

Dear all those who had done the blackspin conversion to their JP Ultimate, may I get some feedbacks from you? Is it worth it? How much of a difference does it make?

I have a JPU on order with a few more months to go and I am thinking of asking JP to send the cue to MW for the blackspin conversion before the cue is sent to me. Save some shipping cost.

i recommend you at least try the cue first. after all, it should be a good cue.

then, if you feel something is missing, by all means go for blackspin. you will definitely notice a difference.

but you may find you love the jpu as it is, so you will save money but, more importantly, know exactly how it feels and plays and have something to guage against if you ever decide to change it.

i think you owe it to yourself (and jp) to try it first.

just saying...

[DandyA]

Dear all those who had done the blackspin conversion to their JP Ultimate, may I get some feedbacks from you? Is it worth it? How much of a difference does it make?

I have a JPU on order with a few more months to go and I am thinking of asking JP to send the cue to MW for the blackspin conversion before the cue is sent to me. Save some shipping cost.

i recommend you at least try the cue first. after all, it should be a good cue.

then, if you feel something is missing, by all means go for blackspin. you will definitely notice a difference.

but you may find you love the jpu as it is, so you will save money but, more importantly, know exactly how it feels and plays and have something to guage against if you ever decide to change it.

i think you owe it to yourself (and jp) to try it first.

just saying...

great reply from Mike ... I just wish politicians were so truthful, honest and genuine ...

[MikeWooldridge]

lol. that'll never happen. nature of the beast. politicians are in it to make money and nothing else.

[DandyA]

lol. that'll never happen. nature of the beast. politicians are in it to make money and nothing else.

very true Mike ... although maybe you could break the mould ... Mike Wooldridge for PM!

[MikeWooldridge]

lol.

i'm afraid i would likely punch someone or, at the very least, swear quite a lot.

either way, it would not work...

[DeanH]

lol. that'll never happen. nature of the beast. politicians are in it to make money and nothing else.

Hi Mike, I would disagree... they also want the POWER! ha ha ha (evil cackle)

[MikeWooldridge]

Yes, but if there was no money in power, it wouldn't be so popular...

[the montrealer]

Ooops, I did it again...

Just given birth to my latest creation - The 'BlackSpin' Ferrule System.

This is NOT just a black ferrule.

This is a revolutionary concept/design that will make ANY cue play and 'hit' better.

More info:
http://www.handmadecues.com/cues/22-blackspin.htm

Yours Sincerely,

The CueFather...

p.s. The tips seen in website link are also new, and almost ready to come to market. Happy days!

HI MIKE are these Black Ferulles for sale also your tips let me know

email me at lennybilliards@aol.com