dave coutts and will hunt

[narl]

Well if i remember the gossip correctly, the whole cue was made elsewhere, and he just puts the badge on/finishing it off ???

John Parris had the same gossip for years though and he's totally denied thats the case at all, ive not heard Will Hunt comment on this but he seems far too capable to be just tapering cues and finishing them off then slapping a badge on.

[Neil Taperell]

Wonder how he funded all the machinery that he would need ......must cost a few quid to set up .

[Terry Davidson]

I certainly agree with picky buyers these, being right in the middle of trying to sell a bunch of cues. I have received so many requests for more pictures of individual cues, 'must show side grain', 'belly of ash shaft', 'closer photo of the tip', 'what is the butt diameter and balance point' (which was already posted for that cue), 'which cues come with extensions?' (already posted), 'what's your email address' (which was posted too). How much for the Aurora? (which one, 1pc or 3/4?), etc., etc.

It's tough to get in any practice time and they are certainly very picky...like when they say 'the grain is not straight enough so I won't be buying'.

OK, enough of a rant!

Terry

[narl]

Wonder how he funded all the machinery that he would need ......must cost a few quid to set up .

Possibly had it from the Hunt 0 Byrne \ Hunt Osbourne days? Hard to say really.

I certainly agree with picky buyers these, being right in the middle of trying to sell a bunch of cues. I have received so many requests for more pictures of individual cues, 'must show side grain', 'belly of ash shaft', 'closer photo of the tip', 'what is the butt diameter and balance point' (which was already posted for that cue), 'which cues come with extensions?' (already posted), 'what's your email address' (which was posted too). How much for the Aurora? (which one, 1pc or 3/4?), etc., etc.

It's tough to get in any practice time and they are certainly very picky...like when they say 'the grain is not straight enough so I won't be buying'.

OK, enough of a rant!

Terry

Ah yes the balance point, i knew there was something id forgot about.

[mattyshinobi22]

I certainly agree with picky buyers these, being right in the middle of trying to sell a bunch of cues. I have received so many requests for more pictures of individual cues, 'must show side grain', 'belly of ash shaft', 'closer photo of the tip', 'what is the butt diameter and balance point' (which was already posted for that cue), 'which cues come with extensions?' (already posted), 'what's your email address' (which was posted too). How much for the Aurora? (which one, 1pc or 3/4?), etc., etc.

It's tough to get in any practice time and they are certainly very picky...like when they say 'the grain is not straight enough so I won't be buying'.

OK, enough of a rant!

Terry

good point terry, i hate selling cues due to this

[DeanH]

Wonder where his workshop is ? and why he is selling through an agent ?

Maybe does not want the grief of dealing direct with the public .

Couldn't blame him with how picky people are over cues these days, it used to be you specified length, weight, tipsize and occasionally butt diamater. Now its all that plus grain pattern, tighntess of grain, having the splices be sub milimetre perfect at the top and bottom.

Ah yes the balance point, i knew there was something id forgot about.

Yep, just as Robert Osborne is doing now

[Neil Taperell]

[QUOTE=narl;651924]Possibly had it from the Hunt 0 Byrne \ Hunt Osbourne days? Hard to say really.



Not really......he doesn't have any money to set up on his own .

[narl]

[QUOTE=neil taperell;651935]

Possibly had it from the Hunt 0 Byrne \ Hunt Osbourne days? Hard to say really.



Not really......he doesn't have any money to set up on his own .

How do we know that though?

[jim evans]

Yep, just as Robert Osborne is doing now

yes arnt people getting picky blaming cues cos there not performing ,been ther done that smashed cues for fun fkg idiot wernt i

[Terry Davidson]

jim:

And now you're making cues! I'll bet you're not snapping any over your knees these days, especially ones you've made yourself!

It sounds like karma to me, you spending hours painstakingly making beautiful cues which are almost works of art (and are to some people I guess)

And besides, I know the only reason I play so bad is I haven't found my 'ONE' cue yet!

Terry

[jim evans]

how does one know which is the one,you become world champ overnight in my dreams people should realize there abilty,you can dream and hope changing a cue wont change that much,3 chevrons 7 chevrons 9 chevrons my arse ability and perfect your ability i know what i can do i will allways think i can do better but will i you never know,but the cue int the problem,new brush sweeps clean rings a bell

[Samcheung001]

I come from Hong Kong and bought 1 brand new Will Hunt green plate in Feburary. As I know, Will has some problems in his hand or shoulder, not sure, that he could not actively participate in actual cue making.

To the question if the cues are wholey hand made by Will, I think the answer is no which actually the same for many other famous cue makers. I believe that Will should have participated in some processes in cue making like wood selection, guidance in tapering......etc to ensure the quality. I think most people here actually want to know which processes have Will involved in the cue making.

I have tried around 20 new Will Hunt cues and also some other famous brands like Dave Coutts, Robin Cook, Trevor White, John Parris, Glover before making the decision. I think Will Hunt cues do have some special characteristics to distinguish them from others. I don't know how to describe in details but maybe the wood selection and tapering making them with good balance and one could easily get used to play with them smoothly with different shots. Apologies for my incompetent English but I believe Will would do whatever he could to ensure his products.

[Neil Taperell]

[QUOTE=narl;651936]

How do we know that though?

We know ......trust me .

[mephisto]

all cues will be accompanied with will hunt certificates stating a genuine handmade cue by will hunt, for those that have purchased already certificates will follow separate from cue in a special envelope so that the dont get bent in post, just awaiting my delivery of the envelopes!!!

I'm confused....I still (want to) believe this.

Are there any proofs that this might be wrong?

[Izzyfcuk]

I actually sent an email to coutts cues asking that the cues listed is not to my specs and if it is possible to put an custom order to WILL HUNT through them......i never got a reply

Also an very experienced and knowledgeable member on this board has never comment on this thread...so that must have said something..