Just ordered a new cue!

[Snooky335]

After much deliberation, I have decided to go with my heart and order a John Parris cue. I spoke with John and he indicated that, unlike the case with 'Ultimate' and 'Special' variations, the more standard cues have a waiting list of c.8 weeks at the moment. I was watching a couple on eBay as I thought the waiting lists were much longer (they are for the more 'rare' models) but would rather wait a couple of months and pay a little extra to be sure of the provenance of the cue I was getting and also to get the spec to suit me.

Really looking forward to the new year and a new cue!

[jrc750]

So which model have you ordered then ??? and specs ????

[DeanH]

Well done in your research and background checks, etc., BUT you forgot the important part of this posting, what cue did you order, what spec, etc.?

edit: oops, too slow

[Snooky335]

So which model have you ordered then ??? and specs ????

Well done in your research and background checks, etc., BUT you forgot the important part of this posting, what cue did you order, what spec, etc.?

edit: oops, too slow

Ha ha! Sorry guys!

I have gone for a 'Supreme Cue'. 57" with a 9.5mm tip and 18.75oz.

Why 18.75oz I hear you all ask?

Well, my current cue, a Master Cue Millenium that I got about 10 years ago is 18oz but my favourite cue that I had back when I was a promising teenager was a little heavier so I wanted to go a little heavier than it. I had a few shots with a pal's 20oz cue last night and knew that was too heavy. Parris Cues allow you to select down to quarter of an ounce and I was unsure whether to go for 18.5 or 19 so split the difference!

I have ordered the SD joint at the butt and telescopic and mini extensions.

I'm quite sure it won't materially change my game but I have always wanted one and even a 1% improvement from a better shaft would be a bonus!

[Snooky335]

I popped in to Parris Cues this morning as I was in London on business. I had a nagging doubt about the weight I put on my order. I knew that they had started working on my cue as the status of my order changed and I guessed if I wanted to tweak the spec I better shout quickly!

Must say JP is a very nice chap indeed and he has a lot of very nice cues in the shop. I had a hit with 3 cues - one at 18oz, one at 18.75oz and one at 19.25 oz. They all had a lovely feel about them tbh but I liked the 18.75oz the best so no changes made to my order.

With a fair wind, I may get my new toy before Christmas!