Ton Praram 111

[kadobau]

Compared to what I'm used to it was a bit "whippy". Takes a bit of getting used to. In the balls is fine but long blues is a bit of a problem for me. Might be my eyes of course lol. My 30 year old Maple cue is quite stiff. Always better to try before you buy IMO. For me cost wouldn't be a big factor. There's loads of us on here on the Forum who have "wasted" thousands buying off the Internet and ending up with a beautiful cue which doesn't quite suit. Don't let me put you off though as with a bit of serious practice you can get used to most cues.

I have a Beyond from TP, very stiff ash shaft... I did mention to him that I want a stiff shaft.
So, he got me one. Excellent cue....

[kadobau]

Lovely looking cues, but I'm looking at a 60 inch cue. So I think it's going to be a custom job. Unless I get lucky

I deal directly with TP on FB, but I'm not sure can you do that....
Cause some Thai cue makers has a contracted distributor in certain countries so they can't deal direct.

[itsnoteasy]

I have dealt directly with Jack on here ,no problem. The only thing I would be wary of and maybe others could correct me, but I think 60+ inches would attract some sort of oversized package charge or something along those lines and not just from abroad.

[ghost121]

I have also bought directly from Jack and he was professional, friendly and supplied the cue I ordered on time and on specification. It arrived very well packaged. Shipping costs can be a bit steep though, and you have to be aware of the extra VAT and duty charges. Also, if there is a problem for whatever reason, Thailand is a long way to send the cue back to get it sorted. If GBL have a TP in stock to your spec, my advise would be to go along and try it. The ones I have seen have all been extremely good cues, all well made using excellent timber.

[narl]

What is the finish like on these cues? I'm looking at their Facebook page and I've noticed some cues almost have a sheen to them that finishes just after the ebony splices which reminds me a lot of a lacquered butt. You can see it in this image pretty clearly:



Though i'm assuming it would have been mentioned on here if that were the case.

[DeanH]

Ton Praram 111

my friend's TP cue is nicely oiled on the shaft and the butt has a hard lacquer and is a nice cue all round. his cue does not have the obvious transition like the one you show.

[narl]

my friend's TP cue is nicely oiled and is a nice cue all round.
maybe in the photos some have fresh oil ?
very nice

Could be that i suppose to make it look shiny for the pics, some nice looking cues for some good prices from what I've seen so far.

[DeanH]

Ton Praram 111

an edit to my post above

very nice cue for the money

[narl]

I'll have to enquire about that with them directly, not hard to take off the lacquer generally takes about a minute with wire wool. Just wonder if thats standard practice across the range.

[DeanH]

Ton Praram 111

I recall someone asked and got a cue of all oil. worth asking

[mardi]

I received a Ton Praram III cue on New Years Eve. The whole process took 3 months, and I can honestly say I could not be happier. Jack was helpful throughout and kept me updated with pictures during and after its completion. It is an exquisite maple shaft with a nice silky smooth finish all over. After having purchased a sub-par John Parris Elite cue 6 months prior, which came with a large ugly knot in the Tulip wood splice, and a poor finish on the ebony, I was hesitant about what I may receive from Ton Praram, but I can honestly say the craftsmanship is excellent.
Below are some before and after images of the cue

http://imgur.com/t3rhmjb
http://imgur.com/OSERyzp
http://imgur.com/adaVJW3
http://imgur.com/L1KqxGM
http://imgur.com/aRovT9H
http://imgur.com/VoB0Vap

[narl]

Looks the nuts, oiled finish with no lacquer on the butt?

[mardi]

Yeah, oiled finish. Was really impressed with it, and plays wonderfully. Also has very little deflection when playing with side which surprised me a lot.

[Erwan_BZH]

I can hear ya mate. Received my TP couple of days ago as well and had been very impressed by the finish (see my post in the cue pictures topic). Top quality !

[barrywhite]

It's hard to believe folk will pay silly money and wait stupid times when cues like this are available. Congrats, she's looking lovely.

Wish i didn't adore my unique cue so much; I'd love to have an excuse to order a TPIII