New cue

[Wimm]

I found out the perfect measurements for my cue. (58" - 19oz - 3/4 - 9.7or 9.5tip) My first intention was to buy a JP cue, but they are rather costly.

After some research I looked trough the craftsman cues catalogue. Now I'm faced with a little dilemma.

I really like the design of the Classic Cue (click. But there is a little minus ... "When ordering any Craftsman Classic cue please remember to submit you desired length, weight and tip size. As you can apreciate we can not stock every cue in all possible specificatiions, therefore we will send you the closest specification in stock. Weight may vary 0.5 oz either side of your choice. Tip size may vary by 0.25mm either side of your choice."

My second choise would be the Century cue.

With the first cue I have the impression it could be a cue standing in the shop and therefor some customer could have slightly damaged the cue, and that's not what I want.

Some thoughts on my dilemma?

[lukeysnooker]

I found out the perfect measurements for my cue. (58" - 19oz - 3/4 - 9.7or 9.5tip) My first intention was to buy a JP cue, but they are rather costly.

After some research I looked trough the craftsman cues catalogue. Now I'm faced with a little dilemma.

I really like the design of the Classic Cue (click. But there is a little minus ... "When ordering any Craftsman Classic cue please remember to submit you desired length, weight and tip size. As you can apreciate we can not stock every cue in all possible specificatiions, therefore we will send you the closest specification in stock. Weight may vary 0.5 oz either side of your choice. Tip size may vary by 0.25mm either side of your choice."

My second choise would be the Century cue.

With the first cue I have the impression it could be a cue standing in the shop and therefor some customer could have slightly damaged the cue, and that's not what I want.

Some thoughts on my dilemma?

Hi there,

Based on your measurements given, they are pretty similar to the starndard ones IMO.

First choice: If you can't get the cue made to your "exact" measurements, maybe you should consider other alternatives. However, it sounds like you like that particular cue design and if the Craftsman Cue could get you a cue which is closest to your specification I think you go for it because you can barely even notice the difference.

Second choice: First impression could be wrong and it's always worth having a look at that shop first, you might find something good over there. And if you don't like the cue, you can always go back to your first choice and it's not too late for that.

Hope this helps.
Luke

[Wimm]

The problem is I live in Belgium. Going to the UK just to buy a cue is a little bit expensive. I gues I'll have to take some risk.

[ADR147]

I found out the perfect measurements for my cue. (58" - 19oz - 3/4 - 9.7or 9.5tip) My first intention was to buy a JP cue, but they are rather costly.

After some research I looked trough the craftsman cues catalogue. Now I'm faced with a little dilemma.

I really like the design of the Classic Cue (click. But there is a little minus ... "When ordering any Craftsman Classic cue please remember to submit you desired length, weight and tip size. As you can apreciate we can not stock every cue in all possible specificatiions, therefore we will send you the closest specification in stock. Weight may vary 0.5 oz either side of your choice. Tip size may vary by 0.25mm either side of your choice."

My second choise would be the Century cue.

With the first cue I have the impression it could be a cue standing in the shop and therefor some customer could have slightly damaged the cue, and that's not what I want.

Some thoughts on my dilemma?

they would not send a cue out if it were not in perfect order.

[Wimm]

The Classic Cue (+mini-butt) is rather 'cheap' £125; anyone who thinks maybe second choise materials are used?

They haven't replied on my mail yet, so asking them questions is rather difficult.

[ADR147]

no they are good but they are made in thailand and finished in the uk hence price.

[Wimm]

And the Century cue for example is made and finished in the uk?

[ADR147]

the classic range are made in thailand the standard range in the uk.

[Wimm]

Last question before I order the cue. Are they oil finished?

[ADR147]

yes oil and wax.

[potted]

Get the utimate Wimm it's the dogs danglers.


Edit... Note the pic attached is very low res,

[1lawyer]

Why bother messing around with cheap muck...get a Parris, Mike W or a Trevor White, Hunt & O B or a Stamford cue...

[Wimm]

Yeah, it keeps getting to me that one day I still want a cue from a true professional. So probably I'll play another few months with my current cue untill I have enough money .

[Jonny]

Why bother messing around with cheap muck...get a Parris, Mike W or a Trevor White, Hunt & O B or a Stamford cue...

cost and skill. If you can't afford a cue for £300 and unpwards then obviously you can't get one. Secondly skill, having a nice cue won't make you play like a professional. Give a professional a cheap cue and they could still beat you hands down.