Review of Peradon Cues

[hasan.rashid14]

Thank you for your kind reviews.

[Byrom]

Thank you for your kind reviews.

I must apologise to the poster and explain that there is a rather irritating and sometimes bias debate going on between some members who seem obsessed a little with a certain brand of cue by John Parris - you specifically asked about Peradon cues and the Royal range - let me review it for you.

This is from their own site.

Royal Two Piece Cue

This full size, 58 inch, two piece cue is crafted by Peradon in England from the highest grade, kiln dried, North American Ash and exotic Ebony. The ash is carefully selected is for strength and straightness before the finest, genuine Ebony butt timber is spliced to the cue by hand and the cue is shaped to produce the distinctive four round point pattern of a hand spliced cue. In order to reduce stress to the timbers the cue is then shaped over a period of time until the final tapered shape is achieved, after which the numerous sanding and finishing processes are then undertaken to achieve a 'silk smooth' finish. To eliminate joint problems the two sections of the 'quick action' joint are each precision turned from a single piece of solid brass and fitted to ensure precise alignment of the Ash grain either side of the brass collar. The butt is finished with a Peradon Royal name plate and 'quick action' butt end joint to accept the optional extensions on the 'related products' section of this page. This cue features a solid brass ferrule and 9 ½ to 10mm Elkmaster tip.

My opinion.

This company supplies some useful stuff for a beginner at reasonable prices - cases like the halo case for example are decent value and cues that can be of decent enough quality for the beginner at reasonable price. Their adequate and like the poster ADR says - you often get what you pay for - however I know lots of players that play to a really high standard using cues far far worse than this range of cues.

As you progress in snooker you could well get used to it or if you progress and want to try a custom made cue - there are a number of people and cue makers to try. Parris cues are of good quality though more expensive they do hold a good re-sale value and in my experience they are a good range of cues - if sometimes varying in quality. GBL is a company in the north east and craftsman cues based in Kippax in Leeds are places you can go to pick out and try your own cue from various brands of foreign imports - this is a good way to buy and settle on the type of cue spec that suits you own game. Following that progression when you are sure of the particular weight length balance and tip size you prefer in a cue along with design then go for a higher end custom made cue from a maker - although I would wait until you are sure of what spec you like in a cue first as this process takes a year or two to get a cue from the most popular cue makers.

Best cue maker in my opinion is a subjective thing and it can change Parris - Wooldridge are good very good makes in the high end of snooker cues but my own favourite maker of cues would be Trevor White - cheaper than Parris more consistent and better quality in terms of splicing and materials and attention to detail really. Sadly the guy is so busy you would be waiting a while for one of them. Occasionally though there are people on here that sell and stock these top brands privately like ADR147 and if you are lucky you can find members on this forum selling cues in your own spec at very good prices - so keep an eye out in the cue section on the forum.

On this forum there are some bias comments and some people that will give you their honest opinion - Cant go wrong with a good cue from any of the top three I mentioned but for a less serious player who wants the next level up you would be wise to try before you buy and go to GBL or Craftsman and try out a few brands in your hand for yourself.

Hope this helps and welcome to the forum

[billabong]

Well said Byrom, sometimes we need to warn new members about inter-forum verbal ping-pong, before they turn and run. .

:applouse:

[itsnoteasy]

My personal opinion(even though I said earlier it's pointless ) is, I don't think they are very good for the money, you could get a hand made cue ,to your exact specs, from Andy Travis, Etc, for near enough the same price.

[andy carson]

if you are happy with how it plays for you, who gives a toss who makes it? too much is put on brand of cues and not how well they play for the player these days.

[hasan.rashid14]

My apologies,
Am new in the forum so i guess it was a mistake.

[hasan.rashid14]

Thank u Sir.

[Eferata]

Hi,
I am using peradon royal. Exactly the one u mention. I like it very much. And good cue power!!

Snooker lover,
Eferata

[hasan.rashid14]

Finally my cue is here.
Its a 3/4th cue, weight 17.5 oz, 9.5 mm tip size, fitted with a Talisman Soft (fitted by me).
I have played with the cue and to tell u the truth, it is really good.

The shaft of solid and the feel is superb.
The finishing is excellent and the cue feels smooth and glides across.
The punch is solid and the hit is good.
The talisman tips are are the best i have played so far. Far better than the Blue Diamonds or the Elks i had used earlier and its slightly better than the Red Omin Tips that i was using before this on my Riley.

I am trying to upload a few pics.
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[tedisbill]

Finally my cue is here.
Its a 3/4th cue, weight 17.5 oz, 9.5 mm tip size, fitted with a Talisman Soft.

Have you tried it yet?

[hasan.rashid14]

Hi,
I am using peradon royal. Exactly the one u mention. I like it very much. And good cue power!!

Snooker lover,
Eferata

Agree with you 100 %

[damienlch]

Well said Byrom, sometimes we need to warn new members about inter-forum verbal ping-pong, before they turn and run. .

:applouse:

I felt the same. It was a very fair and useful review by Byrom.

Mostly common sense actually when it come to buying a cue, or buying anything for that matter.

Fingers crossed this thread doesn't turn into yet another Parris vs Others debate again.