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[R32---147]

Hi, I am new to the forum and seeking advice on a cue.
I currently have a horrible BCE Mark Selby cue and i cant progress with my game.
I love snooker and my highest brake is 28 and i think i need to get a decent cue.
The one i have is poor quality and very sticky.
I have been trying to choose between 2 cues. The first is a ADR147 cue but i cant find much info review wise on this one.
The second cue is a Ton Praram TP1 cue. I understand these cues are great quality but i wonder how it would compare to the ADR147?
Any advice would be much appreciated fellas.

[fkhan]

Both are good quality cues.

[R32---147]

thanks for the quick reply
the adr cue is available for £130 at the mo and the Ton Praram one is £250ish
Im tempted to order the adr now but i cant make up my mind.
think i will wait for some more replies

[Mark187187]

Ton Praram cues are great, but they're getting more expensive. I personally would snap one up now before the price gets silly.

[R32---147]

is it worth spending a little more and getting a Ton praram cue with the series 2 pro shaft or shall i get the TP1?

[qc2]

Paying more for a supposedly better shaft guarantees nothing in terms of how it plays. The price differences through the shaft ranges is aesthetic only, that goes for most if not all cue makers

[fkhan]

Same quality, series 2 is better aesthetically!

[R32---147]

cool. thanks for that gents.
this forum is helpful
glad i joined

[R32---147]

have you tried the adr147 cue? if so what did you think?

[fkhan]

have you tried the adr147 cue? if so what did you think?

Yes, one ash and one maple. Both superb!

[inevermissblue]

Hi. I've got a £7 Riley stock cue. It was sticky too! I just sanded it down. Once you've done what you need to do, to a cue. Then there is no excuse. Any cue will do the job! Sure. If you want to spend a fortune, do it, but it's not anywhere near necessary. ITS NOT THE CUE...ITS YOU!

[Mark187187]

Hi. I've got a £7 Riley stock cue. It was sticky too! I just sanded it down. Once you've done what you need to do, to a cue. Then there is no excuse. Any cue will do the job! Sure. If you want to spend a fortune, do it, but it's not anywhere near necessary. ITS NOT THE CUE...ITS YOU!

In the case of the BCE Mark Selby cue range, it's probably the cue as well....

[R32---147]

no doubt my cue action needs to improve i just dont want to learn with a poor cue.
it doesent make sense.
thats why i want a cue.
I really want as much info as i can get on the ADR147 cue. please post anything you know about it.
does anyone think this would be a cue that could last me as my game improves?

[John Flaf]

Hello R32,

I Have recently purchased an ADR147 3/4 Ash cue, the value for money is fantastic the ash is spot on very straight and aestheticaly its a very nice looker, only had it a few weeks but am very pleased with it, Also Andrew's (ADR147) helpful advice and after sales service is second to none.

Just my opinion of course, but I dont think you would be dissapointed.

Here it is 57 1/4" 9.5mm tip 18.7 oz sorry about the quality of photos oh and it would'nt be complete without an ADR147 Tip



John.

[R32---147]

thanks for all your replies. i just purchased a ton praram series 2 pro..
it was £235 on ebay.
its only 3 months old. 58 inch, 19oz, 9,8mm tip, 30mm butt, 17.5 inch balance point.
hopefully she will be nice
cheers