"The X5 is perfect for taller players, like me, who need something longer than a standard 58" cue. Without the extension, I was stuck with a bridge length of 5 to 6 inches (at most)if I wanted to position my grip and forearm properly for a pendulum stroke. Now I can bridge at 10-12 inches and use a much smoother stroke when I need power. It's a huge advantage. Aimee Reid at Manning Cues helped me return the butt extension I bought without talking with Heath or her (dumb move on my part) and set me up with the X5. I've been buying all of my equipment and supplies from Manning for more than a year and love the customer service. They've got my business as long as they want it. "
Advantages: Excellent for taller players who need a cue longer than the 58" standard.
Matches up with my Joss Sneaky Pete perfectly. Joints between the cue forearm (butt end of cue), X5, and shaft are tight and seamless. Cue rolls straight and true when tested on the table at my house and the ones at the local pool hall.
The price is unbelievably low considering the quality of the X5, and the price of a custom cue.
Although the X5 adds 1.8 oz of weight, it's barely perceptible. The balance is outstanding as it moves the CG slightly forward to make the cue a tiny bit tip heavy, a bonus in my book. You can really make the CB dance with this extension.
Disadvantages: None.
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"Glad to add this cue to my collection of well-known name pro-level cues. Beautiful intricate inlay with a perfect ultra-violent urethane finish. From a distance, the butt appears black but as one gets closer the pearl-colored inlays start to stand out. The balance is great and the grip easily allows anything from a firmer grip to a slip-stroke. The balance is good and so is the hit. Easy to properly complete one's stroke. The quick-release joint is a plus. I didn't go wrong with this cue."
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"as someone who is all of 5'6" this is extender really helps when I am playing on a 8 or 9 ft table (although i still manage to find a use on a bar box table)"
Advantages: able to reach cue ball without using the bridge. fits nice and snug on bottom of cue to keep natural stroke.
fits in large pocket of cue case.
Disadvantages: n/a
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"Cuetec Cynergy plays wonderfully, marries well to my Joss cue butt with zero overhang, and is simple to maintain. Great product and service from Manning cues. Thank you"
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"I had to order some foot pads for my Valley table. Went online to search for the best place. Found them at Manningcues.com . Placed the order after hours and the next day they were on their way. Great service and the best price!!! I strongly recommend this place for billiard supplies. Will be ordering again."
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"Works as advertised Great customer service. You do not need to use a lot of pressure....just follow directions."
Advantages: Easy to use, compact, gets it done.
Disadvantages: None
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"Just what I wanted and expected. Weight within .5 of a gram of my Aramith cue from set. "
Advantages: Pure.
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"Love this cueball! Went shopping on the internet for a measle cue ball and found the best deal at manning cues. Thanks again for the prompt service! Was shipped right away. I even got a phone call to verify before shipping. Best customer service ever!"
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"I was looking for a good pool ball set for my home table. Went searching online and found some at manningcues.com Heath called me and got me setup with the right set for the best price. Best customer service ever! Love the new set also. Thanks again manningcues!"
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"I love the way the cue looks and feels amazing i will be buying the upgrade shaft for this cue it came in fast and was packaged vary well it shots great "
Advantages: looks great feels great nice rubber grip with designs in it perfectly balanced for what i was lookin for and fast shipping i will buy the upgrade shaft for the cue
Disadvantages: none
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"Order was sent quickly. The table spots were well packaged and were exactly as expected."
Advantages: Plenty of spots for replacement purposes. Easy on and off.
Disadvantages: None.
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"Received bridge stick in pristine condition. Perfect for adding the bridge head of my choice. "
Advantages: Accepts any bridge head style. Attractive finish.
Disadvantages: None!
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"This item was missing from my original order, but I called and Heath got this in the mail the same day. Very high quality brush that should last for years. "
Advantages: Real horse-hair bristles. High quality wood brush handle. Appears to be very well-made.
Disadvantages: None!
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"Well-designed brush to get at the hard to reach spots under the rail. "
Advantages: Well-designed and appears to be well-made.
Disadvantages: None!
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"I really like the chrome bridge head look on the black bridge stick. It looks really sharp. Cues slide smooth and the little feet prptect the felt."
Advantages: The bridge head has four different positions to help line up tricky shots.
Disadvantages: None!
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"The chalk was well packaged - no damage in shipping. The price point for the chalk can't be beat. I liked the fact that the packages come by the dozen. "
Advantages: Master Chalk is a tried and true product.
Disadvantages: None!
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"The light fixture and shades were really well-packaged. They were shipped with no damage. The light fixture looked even better in person than in the pictures. Installation went pretty easily. We will be pleased with this light for years to come. "
Advantages: Ability to pick the metal finish and shade color that suited our taste. Classic style.
Disadvantages: None!
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"Great break cue. Much more consistent in sinking a ball on the break and getting a better spread around the table. The playing shaft is a nice to have for times when you only want to bring one cue and the jump handle is great for the close in jumps."
Advantages: Jump handle and playing shaft make this a great value. The quick-release jump joint makes it easy to switch from breaking to jumping.
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"Works great. Fits perfectly and makes it easier to get the cue and shaft out of my bag."
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"“I ordered a Pure X HXT15 for my son’s birthday. He absolutely loves it, no more house cues. It is a well-balanced stick, and the Low Deflection is much more forgiving than what he was playing with previously. I have never played the top of the line LD cues but this stick is a definite upgrade. You would be hard-pressed to find a better stick under $200. Regarding customer service, I had a problem tracking my order due to a typo. Heath personally fixed it, no two-hour-long run around with an operator. It’s refreshing to see someone that cares for their customer’s satisfaction."
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"his 5 inch extension fits very well into my shaft and cue. I ordered the 3/8x10 pin and all I can say it's a good quality for the price. Thanks to Heath for fast shipping and take good care of the delivery package."
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"Very good quality! Really like the bottom part of the handle as it gives a good balance within my thumb and index finger when using a dart method of jumping. It weighs 4.2 oz. Good balance overall and it fits very well with my 14mm custom shaft. The value for the price is amazing ! Thanks to heath for good service fast delivery. "
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"ADRIEL, TO BE HONEST, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE PURCHASED THE ABOVE ITEM FROM MANNING CUES. "
Advantages: I HAVE THE CONFIDENCE THAT THIS ORDER WILL BE NO DIFFERENT THAN ALL MY OTHER ORDERS OVER THE YEARS. AN IF A PROBLEM COME'S UP, PAST EXPERIENCE TELLS ME IT WILL BE HANDLED WITH THE KIND OF CUSTOMER SERVICE THAT I AM USE TOO.
Disadvantages: NONE SO FAR
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"Nice one with the 9Ball print on it! Good value for the price! Thanks to heath as always!"
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"Seems to be a great brush. Definitely natural hair instead of some kind of plastic. It's a good size and can get under the rails with relative ease. bristles are dense yet soft. "
Disadvantages: A little bit of bristle shedding at first, but I suppose that's to be expected.
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