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I think in countries like Thailand they are very good using their hands and making things. With the vast forests and woodland areas in that part of the world its only natural to expect that using that wood for various things that they have become proficient at making cues.
What has helped is the Internet and now they are able to reach out to the rest of the world and show their talents. IMO they have now overtaken the UK as the best producers of quality in numbers of cues.
You simply cannot fault their craftsmanship. I've seen plenty of these cues and to be honest I've not seen better quality ash or maple shafts on cues in all my years and interest in cues. IMO it won't be long before many of the top players start using Thai made cues because the quality and more importantly playing characteristics of these cues just seems so much better than what other cue makers in different parts of the world can get their hands on. When you factor in you can get a better quality looking and playing shaft for around £300-£400 compared to other premium based cue makers who will charge double that, why else would you pay more for an inferior product?
What has helped is the Internet and now they are able to reach out to the rest of the world and show their talents. IMO they have now overtaken the UK as the best producers of quality in numbers of cues.
You simply cannot fault their craftsmanship. I've seen plenty of these cues and to be honest I've not seen better quality ash or maple shafts on cues in all my years and interest in cues. IMO it won't be long before many of the top players start using Thai made cues because the quality and more importantly playing characteristics of these cues just seems so much better than what other cue makers in different parts of the world can get their hands on. When you factor in you can get a better quality looking and playing shaft for around £300-£400 compared to other premium based cue makers who will charge double that, why else would you pay more for an inferior product?
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