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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- In todays video I'm showing you my new snooker cue custom made by VR Cues Thailand to the following specifications.
Weight: 18.4oz
Length: 58"
Ferrule: 9.5mm titanium
Butt diameter: 29.4mm
Balance point: 18"
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Yepp i have a VR 222 Super Killer, brilliant cue, tried parris and maximus on test, but this one just felt great. Excellent shaft, beautifull splicing, best cue i ever had. Dont think im ever going to change🙂
These Thai cues seem to be second to none...I have ordered a GBL top end cue from Green Baize.I normally order English made cues..but these seem to be far superior and for a very competitive price for what you get....These put UK cues to shame
Which GLB cue did you get? I have just purchased a GLB special cue and it’s good but I think it could have been better, i think maybe should upgrade to a vanquish but not sure.
Today I also ordered this cue with mini butt, extension and case 😊
It’s the first cue I got for myself..
Playing snooker for years with the Sheradan cue from my brother (he died in 2016) and he was a top 16 player in the 90-ties.
Now I am a member of a private snooker club with 3 tables.
Hello. Congrats for your cue. Just ordered one for myself. What kind of tip did it come with?
@phoenix131078 The tip choices weren't great. I stuck a Triple Crown on it once I received it
Nothing nicer than a plain ebony cue. I have a custom Jason Owen specced for English pool and I settled on a white numbered badge which contrasts lovely against the black ebony. My ebony's somewhat similar to yours; it's got a lot of brown streaks and flecks in it, which I love. Hope it treats you well!
Thanks pal. Sounds like you have a nice Jason Owen bat there. Quality cues. I love a classic plain ebony cue. You find the jet black ones tend to be dyed. Natural ebony will always have a slight brown hue to them
i used to love splices but now i detest them ,sold my maximus prime because the butt bothered me and i couldnt get past it 😂😂 ...plain ebony or maybe one splice "ronnie" style is as far as i would go now
@@CueBald yeah its amazing how many cheap cues have completely solid black "ebony" ...first maximus i had was very brown looking back it was beautiful but at the time i expected jet black and i was gutted
@@Gbonejohn1974 My first quality-made cue was a Peradon custom back in 2020. Although I do prefer plain ebony, it has a gorgeous, deep-red padauk face splice with a thick sycamore veneer.
Nice cue and a decent price,I’ve still got my £50 sport’s direct cue haven’t really played in years
Hi now you have had this a few months what's your thoughts on it as I'm looking to do the same ?
like i said before to you im amazed they dont get more love in the Uk .......mine compared to a similar spec maximus is better finished and feels better in play at a lot less money ,when mine arrived i went to craftsman and tried every 5-800 quid cue they had and none were as good ....the quality of the wood ,the finish and the turnaround time and communication is second to none ,i pissed about with my specs about 30x and they never bothered just did exactly what i asked for .......like i say genuinely amazed more people dont use them .
Hope your VR cues are treating you well 👌
@@CueBald yeah mate the problem is definitely me not the cues 😀😀
My ordered cue is going on transport tomorrow, excited 😜
Great communication with VR cues
Perfect. Let me know and send pics when it comes. Be interested to see it
What was the selection process. I’m looking at their price list but what does all the cue types and splice types mean exactly. Am i supposed to design the cue ??
@IrishBog take a look through their pictures and pick one you like the look of and they'll make it in your spec for you
@@IrishBoghow do you get a price list? Asked them for one and they just replied that they didn't understand
Hi Shane. Do you have a design in mind? I just asked them for a plain ebony and they quoted based off that. So if you know what design you like just ask them and they will give you a price.
Great informative video many thanks. You mentioned the chevrons! Do you play with the chevrons showing? Do you feel or find they help to cue straighter.. Do you play with the flat part of the cue butt facing down or up?? Do you think either makes any difference? Thanks again
@kevinkeegan7211 Thabks for the comment. I play with the chevrons in my line of sight always. This means the flat of the butt end is facing up. I feel it helps with the line of aim, not necessary help cue straighter
Very nice cue Dave and a bargain for that package.
Ye Rope, absolutely!
Very nice cue! I just started getting into pool and snooker and bought myself a GBL cue which is great but eventually I'd like to get a 1 piece for each game. When you requested the titanium ferrule, was it a CC one? I know Stu at Green Baize recommends them and not other titanium ferrules.
@matthewmcewan4376 not it's not a CC titanium but compared to my old cue which had a CC titanium you wouldn't know the difference. 👍
@@CueBald That's great news, thanks for the response! I will definitely be reaching out to them via FB when I decide to get a more personalised cue. Good luck with your playing!
Mine should be shipped out today🙌🏼 How long was it until it arrived with it being held in customs etc?
Exciting mate. Mine took 3 days from despatch. Not held in customs that long at all
How does payment work with VR? What's the safest way to do it?
@@msingh4304 PayPal
Hi
I’m thinking of ordering from them directly. They just sent me their price list.
So how did you go about selecting the type etc. ??
Beautiful cue. I like the case very smart 👍
She's a beauty. Plays lovely!
@CueBald i bet. It really gives you a lift when you get a new cue
Yep you cant beat a nice plain ebony cue I have one by maximus
Nice pal. Hope it's treating ya good 👍
where do you buy. i love the look of this
Link in description
The last arrow seems to be out of alignment. What's the finishing quality as compared to the maximus ultimate overall? I've heard maximus is the best in the business. And you ever happened to try any parris cue?
Nah the arrows are perfect. Must be the angle of the camera. I'd say it's better quality than my Maximus. Not much in it though. Parris cues are inferior to top quality Thai cues in my option. I know a few people who have them and the quality and finishing is not as good. You're just paying for the name unfortunately.
@@CueBaldalmost exactly what i have heard about Parris cues, i know someone who ordered customized Parris cues twice and was not happy with them, another one ought john Parris traditional and told me to stay away from them xD. I've played with life cues and they are pretty solid, never tried maximus or VR tho.
People talk a lot about different cue makers and it always make me laugh as all cues are different and they always will be as each piece of wood can never be the same . My maximus is nice the shaft is firmer and cost around £350 but the best cue I ever had was made in the early 90s a great barrcuda kirkham I think it cost then about £140 they made some very nice cues
Is that the laqured finish? As they offer a few different options
It's a natural oiled finish
Nice cue there mate, but I spat my beer out when you stipulated exactly seven chevrons. Lucky number or something? I don't even use them to line up shots. Of course everyone can suit themselves. Happy potting!
I have OCD I guess 🤣. I dislike cues with loads of chevrons. I like it to look aesthetically pleasing and 7 seems a nice number. I'll let you know if it's lucky in a few months time hahaha
beautiful cue!!!
Cheers pal. I'm really happy with it
How do you feel about the cue now Dave, having played with it for a while? I'm contemplating an order now. Anything you'd change?
Really enjoying it. No regrets. Go for it. You won't be disappointed
Cheers pal. I’ve messaged on Facebook. Presumably they’ll then send an order form or something along those lines?
@AHL77777 dead easy to deal with. Tell them your specs and they'll send you pics of the progress. Takes approx 4-6 weeks. Delivery is so quick. 2-3 days to UK
Pushed the button mate 👍
Just about to make my order on VR fb page, after being scammed before on fb I’m a little anxious. How did you pay (PayPal product and service?) and was then any order confirmation? Or postage tracking?
Lovely looking cue man, excited to get mine!
Completely trustworthy. They're a legitimate business. They will send you a PayPal business link to pay deposit into. They confirmed payment straight away after I sent them the confirmation. Once despatched they sent a fed ex tracking link. It arrived in 3 days from Thailand to UK. Very quick delivery! Impressive service mate
@@CueBald amazing, thanks mate!!
@DeadSkema No problem. Good luck and I hope the cue is a keeper 👍 let me know how you get on. Tell them I recommended them
Did you get away without import vat etc @@CueBald
I have messaged them on fb to enquire about a cue how did you talk to them did you have to use a translator to talk to them ?
Love the cue !
Hi. They speak good English. Easy to deal with
Ohh lovely the message I got from them was in Thai lol so had to translate it 😂😂
@reecehepdenbarker5448 ye thats the auto reply they send. Keep in mind they're like 7hrs ahead of UK so they kinda stop replying at approx midday UK time till the following day 👍
@@CueBald true didn’t even think about that ngl that went over my head 😂😂 cheers for that I’m after the same sort of design you have got I fell in love as soon as I saw it
@reecehepdenbarker5448 it's a cracking cue. You won't be disappointed with the quality
had a good deal there, very nice set. What platform did you contact them on ... I cannot see a website?
Absolute Bargain. The same package at GBL it'll cost ya £700 easy. I'd say it's same if not slightly better quality and finish to my Maximus Ultimate. I've put a link to Facebook in the description of this video. Message them directly. You pay a deposit and the balance on completion. They keep in regular contact during the making of the cue giving you picture updates etc. Very good customer service.
My guess is these will double in value once they get the reputation they deserve. I paid 540 for my Maximus Ultimate and in 2 years the RRP has gone up to £850
yes no money to be lost here if you don't take to the cue long term! I have messaged ton praram directly as you did but they did not come back to me as yet. At this price my head has been turned! I'll message them through facebook and hope to land a similar deal, thanks for your reply@@CueBald
at what point do you pay the remaining balance, is that when cue is ready for shipping? @@CueBald
@lukefinnegan9745 highly recommend. You won't regret it
How much did it cost you for customs charges?
No custom charges fortunately. Maybe I was lucky so bear in mind you may have to pay 20% if you get hit
How much was import fees? Going to order one today
No import fees for me
@@CueBald oh really? Is that to England?
@charliecat1773 Wales UK. It arrived in January and I haven't received an import bill. Can't say if that's for everyone. Just ask them to make the import as a gift on the customs declaration if you're worried
@@CueBald thanks so much!
So if I’m ordering a 57” where would you recommend the balance point to be ??
That's all personal preference I'm afraid depending if you like the weight more to the front or more to the back end. Mines balanced at 18 inches and is nicely balanced
Balance 17 and a half
What’s the difference between this and the full shaft mate?
Full shaft means the shaft goes all the way to the end pf the butt end. Where as the standard ultimate is a shaft cut say 3/4 of the way with the butt spliced on
@@CueBaldQuick reply love it, thanks for the info 🙌🏼
@@mhell1694 you're welcome
Is full shaft better?
@@Mizoguchi888 Full Shaft is 3,000baht more for a basic black ebony cue.
i’m unsure on the difference in playing characteristics
How can I place the order
I've put a link in the description to their Facebook page. Send them a message with what spec you want.
Im going to greenbaize on Saturday, can you tell him im your mate so i can get double discount like you 😂
I bought direct from VR Cues Thailand not from Green Baize.
I wouldn't mention it to GBL as they'd probably be displeased with me saying how much I paid going direct rather than buying from GBL. 👍
@@CueBald ah ok, I thought you got it from greenbaize. Thanks for getting back to me. I'm looking for a new pool cue personally. My cues have all been from peradon so thought I'd try a Thai one. Quality wise which company would you recommend? I was thinking maximus or ton praram but your vr looks really good too
@@CueBald my lips are sealed 🤐
@doger6425 my VR is better quality that my old maximus. Id try the VR out at GBL and order direct if your happy to wait
Bought one today
Congrats. Let me know when it arrives and what you think of it. I'm sure you'll be happy with it
Excited almost same spec like yours only 59 inch and 29.8 but Bp 18 9,5 tip titanium
@@flodder1112 nice. Did you get a case?
Told them to make it as nice as yours no923 😊
@@flodder1112 ahhh did you mention me?
'Promo sm'
Absolutely stunning cue, great deal on all that
Yup well worth it and some
How do you order direct? Is it just Facebook cos this cue looks very nice and i reckon you got a bargain
Hi. Yes if you click the link in the description and send them a message. Don't forget to mention you seen this video 👍