Playing Cue - Mezz ZZ08 (Hybrid Pro II & WD700 Shafts)
This is my first high ended production cue from Mezz.. It comes with 2 shafts, the Mezz Hybrid Pro II which I simply adore and WD700.. I got this cue by chance after mistakingly selling my EC-J to another fanatic.. I love not only the way the cue plays, but also the look..
Mezz cues are made in Japan and produces some of the world's finest production cues. The word "Mezz" in Japanese means "Something that is loved, something that is treasured". Mezz Cues is driven by the passion to innovate, enhance and manufacture high quality, game improvement billiard products that provide a sense of confidence every time they are played. Mezz Cues is very technologically driven, very comparable to the other technologically driven production cue maker, Predator Cues.. Miki's United joint system fits the two cue parts with unparalleled quality control standards. The perfect adherence between male and female parts enhances energy transfer and distributes that energy equally even on off center hits. Specifications Iron wood forearm & buttsleeve Decorative rings at wrap Silver nickel joint rings Black line wrap with white specks Aeges-2 Joint with United joint with 5/16x14 pin Hybrid Pro II Shaft Kamui MS-II Tip Pictures to be added
The Hybrid Pro II shaft is made from the marrying of carbon fibre and hard maple, resulting in a shaft 30% stronger than conventional shafts without sacrificing the flexibility of the shaft.. Like most high ended shafts are notwithstanding custom shafts, it is a low deflection shaft..
WD700 is slightly less stiffer, somewhere in between the whipiness of a 314 and HPII and I think it wouldn't be a big switch for someone using a 314.. It also has lesser deflection on the cueball compared to conventional shafts.. And it's much cheaper than a 314`! Anyways, been using this as my spare shaft, it doesn't get much play, might consider selling it off at a price I can't resist.. Lol..
Specifications
Laminated Ebony Forearm and Buttsleeve
5 Micarta Points with Malachite inlays on forearm
Reverse Micarta Points and Malachite inlays on buttsleeve
Silver nickel joint rings
Polished Stainless Steel Joint Collar
Miki's United Joint with Stainless Steel 5/16-14 pin
Black with White Specks Irish Linen Wrap
X-Rubber Bumper
19 Ounces
Hybrid Pro II Shaft
WD700 Shaft
Kamui MS-II Tip
Pictures to be added`!
Break Cue - Mezz ZZ-BK (Power Break 1)
Traded my Fury JB-BS for this wonderful break cue.. Simply love this cue, everything from its looks, play, right down to the SP Grip..
Enough said about Mezz, here's some information on this wonderful breaker.. The Mezz SP Grip wrap is a very good piece of wrap, giving the user maximum grip on the cue while performing the break.. The silicone material with high-traction surface gives your greater control and consistency in your break..
The coccobolo found on this cue is impregnated with a phenolic resin that will increase cue power and accuracy. This cue comes with the 1st generation PB shaft that is milled from heavy maple for added density and strength.. It is also designed with a stronger taper for better control..
This cue gives me very great control over my stroke and power.. Simply love the way it spreads the rack leaving my cue ball in the middle of the table most of the time..
Specifications
Laminated Coccobolo Buttsleeve and forearm
impregnated with a phenolic resin
Miki's United Joint with 5/16-14 pin
1st Generation PB Shaft
Silver nickel rings at joint
Polished stainless steel joint collar
Pressed Ingot Tip
Mezz SP Grip Wrap
Pictures to be added`!
Sunday, April 01, 2007
Current Cases
WIN Black Leather Tooled Case (2 Butts 4 Shafts)
This is my current case, and a case I simply love.. The tooling on the case is outstanding, simply loves the tooling and how it manages to catch everyone's attention`! Lol..
This case is a tube style case, and from what I heard, it is produced by the same company which makes Instroke Cases.. The 2 pouches are big enough to store all my accessories listed in my accessories post.. It's really pretty heavy compared to my previous J&J Case..
Pics to be added`!
This is my current case, and a case I simply love.. The tooling on the case is outstanding, simply loves the tooling and how it manages to catch everyone's attention`! Lol..
This case is a tube style case, and from what I heard, it is produced by the same company which makes Instroke Cases.. The 2 pouches are big enough to store all my accessories listed in my accessories post.. It's really pretty heavy compared to my previous J&J Case..
Pics to be added`!
Pool Accessories
Here are some accessories I use for the game I love that I would recommend, both for playing and also for maintaining the tip and shaft of my cue after each session..
Cue Doctor Shaft Cleaner and Conditioner
There are many cue cleaners in the market, but Cue Doctor is my personal favorite.. The Cue Doctor Shaft Cleaner is an exclusive laboratory-tested formula which not only cleans but conditions the wood in one easy application. It does not contain alcohol, acetone or other harsh chemicals in some other cue cleaners that can dry out the wood and damage a cue shaft. Cue Doctor lifts out dirt and chalk residue while nourishing and conditioning the wood leaving it with a soft sheen and a silky smooth finish.. It leaves your cue feeling great on that follow through..
Tip Pik Tip Tool
This is a handy piece of tool you must have in your cue case..
It is a simple way to add chalk retention to your cue tip chalk up. The sharp needle-like points create perforations in your tip to really help you utilize the chalk you apply to the tip. As everyone knows, the better your cue holds its chalk, the fewer miscues.. With this Tip Pik tool you can also improve your ball control with maximum chalk retention.
Ultimate Tip Tool
The name already says it all, it's the ultimate tip tool, and a prized accessory in any pool player's case.. It has five tools in one! (Acutally 4 lah, 2 shapers on each side for break and play tips..)
i. Sharp metal teeth tap chalk into the cue tip, and can also be used to scuff a badly glazed tip.
ii. The shaper shapes and scuffs the tip to a dime or a nickel radius.
iii.The trimmer trims the cue tip to within 0.010" of flush with the ferrule.
iv.The burnisher hardens and polishes the cue tip sides exactly flush with the ferrule.
The Ultimate Tip Tool improves your game by giving you a consistently solid hit. They call it "The Best Cue Tip Tool in the Known Universe"..
Mezz Billiard Towel
Bought this (100% cotton.. Lol) towel so that I can clean my shaft better with Cue Doctor (well, I believe it can.. Hahaha..) It measures a generous 16.5cm by 33.5cm.. One thing I didn't like about this Towel is that the 2 top sides of the towel is fixed together by a Gold Ring which comes with the chain hook and cannot be seperated.. The Gold chain hook can be easily attached to the cue case, though I wouldn't recommend doing that cause it looks weird..
Kamui 2nd Generation Tip
The current tip on my playing cue now is Kamui 2nd Generation Medium Soft.. The tip is made up of laminated layered pig skin leather and are produced in Japan..
Kamui is slowly catching up Moori in terms of users.. It is said to not mushroom easily like the 3rd Generation Mooris.. Medium soft feels very much like Moori Medium, maybe a bit softer, but IMHO, it retains chalk very well, generates ample spin with lesser force on the cue ball and retains its shape well.. If I'm not wrong too, this tip decreases deflection to the cue ball too..
Here's a link to one of Kamui's website if you wana find out more about the tip.. http://www.kamuitips.com/performance.htm
Here's another link where you can view some incredible shots that can be made using Kamui tips.. http://www.kamuibrand.com/movie.html
Vinyl Pocket Chalker
Here's a pocket chalker I carry on me all the time while playing.. It's a handy piece of tool as I use a gray colored chalk rather than the normal blue colored ones provided by pool halls.. It really irks me when someone uses my chalk when they have already coated their tips with a layer of blue chalk, and I don't want to use a blue chalk mistakenly.. Having a pocket chalker also increased the amount of time I chalk my tip as it is easily within my reach, I certainly deem this piece of small but handy accessory a necessity for my game..
Well, there are plenty of variations of pocket chalkers like retractable chalkers and magnetic chalkers, but I really prefer this as I can stick it easily onto my back pocket.. It comes in 2 variations, Vinyl and Leather..
Master Chalks
Master Chalk should be widely considered to be one of the best chalks on the market. Made by Tweeten Fibre of Chicago,it has an outstanding texture that coats pool cue tips smoothly and evenly. This helps in preventing costly miscues when breaking or making a shot. Master chalk comes in many different colors from the common Traditional Blue to Black, Brown, Gold, Green, Gray, Red and Rust.
Felice Glove
This Felice glove is another important accessory in my game.. It gives me a smoother stroke as I have a bit of sweaty palms which creates alot of friction especially when using the closed bridge.. It is a flexible glove that fits everyone and feels comfortable over your hand.. It is suitable even for people without sweaty palms like me, as it helps your shaft to slide easier through your bridge hand, reducing friction, making your stroke more consistent and accurate..
Tiger LEDR Leather Burnisher
The purpose of a burnisher is to smooth and seal the pores on the shaft.. The more you burnish, the better the finish.. It makes the shaft much more slicker and moisture resistant, thus minimising moisture from getting on the shaft and cause raising of the grains.. In the long run, it helps to minimise risks or warpage on the shaft.. It is a handy piece of tool I would use each time after I finish cleaning my shafts with Cue Doctor..
Pictures to be Added..
Cue Doctor Shaft Cleaner and Conditioner
There are many cue cleaners in the market, but Cue Doctor is my personal favorite.. The Cue Doctor Shaft Cleaner is an exclusive laboratory-tested formula which not only cleans but conditions the wood in one easy application. It does not contain alcohol, acetone or other harsh chemicals in some other cue cleaners that can dry out the wood and damage a cue shaft. Cue Doctor lifts out dirt and chalk residue while nourishing and conditioning the wood leaving it with a soft sheen and a silky smooth finish.. It leaves your cue feeling great on that follow through..
Tip Pik Tip Tool
This is a handy piece of tool you must have in your cue case..
It is a simple way to add chalk retention to your cue tip chalk up. The sharp needle-like points create perforations in your tip to really help you utilize the chalk you apply to the tip. As everyone knows, the better your cue holds its chalk, the fewer miscues.. With this Tip Pik tool you can also improve your ball control with maximum chalk retention.
Ultimate Tip Tool
The name already says it all, it's the ultimate tip tool, and a prized accessory in any pool player's case.. It has five tools in one! (Acutally 4 lah, 2 shapers on each side for break and play tips..)
i. Sharp metal teeth tap chalk into the cue tip, and can also be used to scuff a badly glazed tip.
ii. The shaper shapes and scuffs the tip to a dime or a nickel radius.
iii.The trimmer trims the cue tip to within 0.010" of flush with the ferrule.
iv.The burnisher hardens and polishes the cue tip sides exactly flush with the ferrule.
The Ultimate Tip Tool improves your game by giving you a consistently solid hit. They call it "The Best Cue Tip Tool in the Known Universe"..
Mezz Billiard Towel
Bought this (100% cotton.. Lol) towel so that I can clean my shaft better with Cue Doctor (well, I believe it can.. Hahaha..) It measures a generous 16.5cm by 33.5cm.. One thing I didn't like about this Towel is that the 2 top sides of the towel is fixed together by a Gold Ring which comes with the chain hook and cannot be seperated.. The Gold chain hook can be easily attached to the cue case, though I wouldn't recommend doing that cause it looks weird..
Kamui 2nd Generation Tip
The current tip on my playing cue now is Kamui 2nd Generation Medium Soft.. The tip is made up of laminated layered pig skin leather and are produced in Japan..
Kamui is slowly catching up Moori in terms of users.. It is said to not mushroom easily like the 3rd Generation Mooris.. Medium soft feels very much like Moori Medium, maybe a bit softer, but IMHO, it retains chalk very well, generates ample spin with lesser force on the cue ball and retains its shape well.. If I'm not wrong too, this tip decreases deflection to the cue ball too..
Here's a link to one of Kamui's website if you wana find out more about the tip.. http://www.kamuitips.com/performance.htm
Here's another link where you can view some incredible shots that can be made using Kamui tips.. http://www.kamuibrand.com/movie.html
Vinyl Pocket Chalker
Here's a pocket chalker I carry on me all the time while playing.. It's a handy piece of tool as I use a gray colored chalk rather than the normal blue colored ones provided by pool halls.. It really irks me when someone uses my chalk when they have already coated their tips with a layer of blue chalk, and I don't want to use a blue chalk mistakenly.. Having a pocket chalker also increased the amount of time I chalk my tip as it is easily within my reach, I certainly deem this piece of small but handy accessory a necessity for my game..
Well, there are plenty of variations of pocket chalkers like retractable chalkers and magnetic chalkers, but I really prefer this as I can stick it easily onto my back pocket.. It comes in 2 variations, Vinyl and Leather..
Master Chalks
Master Chalk should be widely considered to be one of the best chalks on the market. Made by Tweeten Fibre of Chicago,it has an outstanding texture that coats pool cue tips smoothly and evenly. This helps in preventing costly miscues when breaking or making a shot. Master chalk comes in many different colors from the common Traditional Blue to Black, Brown, Gold, Green, Gray, Red and Rust.
Felice Glove
This Felice glove is another important accessory in my game.. It gives me a smoother stroke as I have a bit of sweaty palms which creates alot of friction especially when using the closed bridge.. It is a flexible glove that fits everyone and feels comfortable over your hand.. It is suitable even for people without sweaty palms like me, as it helps your shaft to slide easier through your bridge hand, reducing friction, making your stroke more consistent and accurate..
Tiger LEDR Leather Burnisher
The purpose of a burnisher is to smooth and seal the pores on the shaft.. The more you burnish, the better the finish.. It makes the shaft much more slicker and moisture resistant, thus minimising moisture from getting on the shaft and cause raising of the grains.. In the long run, it helps to minimise risks or warpage on the shaft.. It is a handy piece of tool I would use each time after I finish cleaning my shafts with Cue Doctor..
Pictures to be Added..
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Previous Cases
J&J C24H (2 Butts 4 Shafts)
This is one of the cases I really liked, sold it off to a fellow PFer.. It has black crocodile prints on the exterior with a matching shoulder strap.. Fancy this case cuz it has a top and side handle compared to my previous cases, I can carry it instead of slinging it over my shoulders when they get tired.. Right, this case is a bit heavy though.. Never carried an Instroke before, but heard Instrokes are pretty heavy, dunno how this cue match up to the weight of an Instroke..
This is one case I really like because it's affordable, does the job of protecting my cues well, and the compartments are more than large enough to store all my accessories..
Brandless Hard Case (2 Butts 2 Shafts)
This is my first multiple cue case.. It's a lightweight black case bought from someone in yahoo! Auctions.. Think he acquired it from Mambo Billiards. Anyways, it has 2 compartments large enough to store all your items from your chalks, cloth to your gloves etc. Pretty lightweight case, doesn't put a strain on your shoulders, but not sure whether it protects your cues from constant travelling with the case..
Sold it away to a nice guy from PF after getting my J&J C24H.. He uses it to store his spare cues now..
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J&J C11G (1 Butt 1 Shaft)
Bought this case together with my Viking F90, it's triangular which doesn't feel right for me when slinged.. Provides quite a good protection, lightweight, and doesn't look too bad compared to some other 1 cue case..
Sold it off to a good friend of mine after getting my Fury Jump-Break..
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Previous Cues
Playing Cue - Mezz EC-J with Hybrid Pro II Shaft
This is my first Mezz Cue, it's the start of my love for Mezz Cues. Wanted to get a purpleheart EC-P from another fanatic, but it came with the standard Professional UJ Shaft instead of the Hybrid Pro II shaft, so I got this instead. This cue has a firm and stiff hit comparable to SS Joints. The cue has a lot lesser deflection on the cueball compared to my previous Viking shaft..
The Hybrid Pro II shaft is made from the marrying of carbon fibre and hard maple, resulting in a shaft 30% stronger than conventional shafts without sacrificing the flexibility of the shaft.. Miki's United joint system fits the two cue parts with unparalleled quality control standards. The perfect adherence between male and female parts enhances energy transfer and distributes that energy equally even on off center hits.
Specifications
Iron wood forearm & buttsleeve
Decorative rings at wrap
Silver nickel joint rings
Black line wrap with white specks
Aeges-2 Joint collar
Miki's United joint with 5/16x14 SS pin
Hybrid Pro II Shaft
Jump Break Cue - Fury Jump Break JB-BS
This was my very first piece of jump break cue.. Got it off a friend around January.. It is a 3 piece classy looking cue with a nice leather wrap at the butt sleeve area..
One of the selling point of this cue is its super hard and solid hit.. The cue is something of a copy of the Sledgehammer..
Would definitely reommend this cue to anyone who has a liking for very hard hitting cue with lotsa brute power.. It almost feels like you're gonna break the cue ball when you're hitting it.. Plus, it gas a nice leather wrap, you can't get a cue with leather wrap at such an affordable price!
The selling point of this cue is the phenolic combo tip+ferrule, but was also the reason why I didn't like it.. Guess it's just a personal preferance.. It feels too hard for my liking, but then it does give a good break, nice and solid..
Traded this for a Mezz ZZ-BK or better known as Mezz PB1(Power Break 1) around end March 2007..
Specifications
Black stained maple forearm
Black stained hardwood buttsleeve
Attractive Blue Stone rings at wrap
Silver nickel rings at joint
Phenolic joint
13mm phenolic combo tip and ferrule
Black leather wrap
Quick-release joint for removing the bottom part for jump shots
19 ounces
Playing Cue - Viking F90
Fell in love with the sleek black design and the smoke colored pearl design on the butt sleeve. Officially, this is the first cue that I regularly play with. Would rate this as a medium hitting cue.. A middle balanced cue, one that I would recommend for beginners because it is a good quality piece of cue..
Vikings are also known for their customisation. Getting customers' specifications then getting the cue to you in breathtaking time is one winning factor of Viking.. I did not get my cue customised though, got it from Adrian at Cue Factor.. The original wrap was black linen with white specks..
Viking cues are made in America and are known in the industry for their quality construction. One thing I found out about Viking cues are that the three sections of the butt (butt, wrap area and forearm) are joined together not by dowels but by an interlocking dovetail or 'fingers' system which makes the cue feel very true and enhances feedback.
For more information on Viking Cues, go to Viking's Official site at http://www.vikingcue.com/..
Anyways, I sold it to a fellow fanatic in mid March 2007.. Kindda sentimental..But this cue had served me well..
Specifications
Smoke Colored Pearl Butt Sleeve
Smoke Colored Pearl Joint Rings
19 Ounces
Viking Joint 5 (Should be Phenolic)
Viking quick release joint
Black Linen Wrap
Moori 3rd generation Medium Tip
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Playing Cue - DC
This is very first cue. Bought it from TPY Snooker Zone.. Like the hit on this one.. Don't know much about this cue, as the brand aint very established.. Guess I've played with this cue for maybe less than 10 times.. One thing I didn't like was the decals on the cue.. Sold it away to another fanatic, he was kindda amazed cuz it was in a very good condition, plus it's going at such a good price..
Specifications
Taiwan Production Cue
18 Ounces Black Linen Wrap with white specks
Maple shaft with melamine ferrule
6 repetitive Decal designs on forearm and butt sleeve
Think it's a Phenolic joint if I'm not wrong, not sure what joint it is.. Hahaha..
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This is my first Mezz Cue, it's the start of my love for Mezz Cues. Wanted to get a purpleheart EC-P from another fanatic, but it came with the standard Professional UJ Shaft instead of the Hybrid Pro II shaft, so I got this instead. This cue has a firm and stiff hit comparable to SS Joints. The cue has a lot lesser deflection on the cueball compared to my previous Viking shaft..
The Hybrid Pro II shaft is made from the marrying of carbon fibre and hard maple, resulting in a shaft 30% stronger than conventional shafts without sacrificing the flexibility of the shaft.. Miki's United joint system fits the two cue parts with unparalleled quality control standards. The perfect adherence between male and female parts enhances energy transfer and distributes that energy equally even on off center hits.
Specifications
Iron wood forearm & buttsleeve
Decorative rings at wrap
Silver nickel joint rings
Black line wrap with white specks
Aeges-2 Joint collar
Miki's United joint with 5/16x14 SS pin
Hybrid Pro II Shaft
Jump Break Cue - Fury Jump Break JB-BS
This was my very first piece of jump break cue.. Got it off a friend around January.. It is a 3 piece classy looking cue with a nice leather wrap at the butt sleeve area..
One of the selling point of this cue is its super hard and solid hit.. The cue is something of a copy of the Sledgehammer..
Would definitely reommend this cue to anyone who has a liking for very hard hitting cue with lotsa brute power.. It almost feels like you're gonna break the cue ball when you're hitting it.. Plus, it gas a nice leather wrap, you can't get a cue with leather wrap at such an affordable price!
The selling point of this cue is the phenolic combo tip+ferrule, but was also the reason why I didn't like it.. Guess it's just a personal preferance.. It feels too hard for my liking, but then it does give a good break, nice and solid..
Traded this for a Mezz ZZ-BK or better known as Mezz PB1(Power Break 1) around end March 2007..
Specifications
Black stained maple forearm
Black stained hardwood buttsleeve
Attractive Blue Stone rings at wrap
Silver nickel rings at joint
Phenolic joint
13mm phenolic combo tip and ferrule
Black leather wrap
Quick-release joint for removing the bottom part for jump shots
19 ounces
Playing Cue - Viking F90
Fell in love with the sleek black design and the smoke colored pearl design on the butt sleeve. Officially, this is the first cue that I regularly play with. Would rate this as a medium hitting cue.. A middle balanced cue, one that I would recommend for beginners because it is a good quality piece of cue..
Vikings are also known for their customisation. Getting customers' specifications then getting the cue to you in breathtaking time is one winning factor of Viking.. I did not get my cue customised though, got it from Adrian at Cue Factor.. The original wrap was black linen with white specks..
Viking cues are made in America and are known in the industry for their quality construction. One thing I found out about Viking cues are that the three sections of the butt (butt, wrap area and forearm) are joined together not by dowels but by an interlocking dovetail or 'fingers' system which makes the cue feel very true and enhances feedback.
For more information on Viking Cues, go to Viking's Official site at http://www.vikingcue.com/..
Anyways, I sold it to a fellow fanatic in mid March 2007.. Kindda sentimental..But this cue had served me well..
Specifications
Smoke Colored Pearl Butt Sleeve
Smoke Colored Pearl Joint Rings
19 Ounces
Viking Joint 5 (Should be Phenolic)
Viking quick release joint
Black Linen Wrap
Moori 3rd generation Medium Tip
Playing Cue - DC
This is very first cue. Bought it from TPY Snooker Zone.. Like the hit on this one.. Don't know much about this cue, as the brand aint very established.. Guess I've played with this cue for maybe less than 10 times.. One thing I didn't like was the decals on the cue.. Sold it away to another fanatic, he was kindda amazed cuz it was in a very good condition, plus it's going at such a good price..
Specifications
Taiwan Production Cue
18 Ounces Black Linen Wrap with white specks
Maple shaft with melamine ferrule
6 repetitive Decal designs on forearm and butt sleeve
Think it's a Phenolic joint if I'm not wrong, not sure what joint it is.. Hahaha..
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