"This stick was my replacement cue for my old vintage mcdermott, that stick had a thinner shaft. After working in my kamui soft tip the stick is shooting like a dream perfect balance point. My issue i had with it was the shaft didn’t come finished properly but its not unplayable or something it just needed to be smoothed out around the end shaft better. Design is beautiful and wrap is solid feel to it, i overall can say this stick shoots like a high end market stick for a very good price. Shaft performs very good since its mcdermott maple shaft which is almost no different then a high end shaft feel tbh it feels better. I am gonna swap out for a nice i pro next and this stick will have no competition "

Advantages: Best stick for your money

Disadvantages: None

"Purchased this case several months ago and have been using it daily. I am really happy with the functionality of the case, it’s protective qualities and it’s roomy pocket. Oh yeah, it looks great too!!"

Advantages: Functionality
Protection
Storage

Disadvantages: None

"Let me first say that I was not prompted to write a review about Heath Manning or Diamond pool tables . In fact , I’ve never written a review about anything in the past.
I ordered a Diamond pool table less than a year ago thru Keith Manning . I did it because of all the positive reviews I had read.
I got the table a few months ago. The table is exactly what I expected. As important was the service. Keith Manning was prompt , courteous , always available and a man of his word.
I’d never own another brand of table and I would always purchase thru Manning Pool tables.
"

Advantages: Both the table and the service were top notch.
I couldn’t ask for more.


Disadvantages: Absolutely NONE !!!!

"Purchased my Diamond table from Heath Manning and it was honestly one of the very few times in my life that my expectations were were exceeded. Heath was truly a pleasure to work with during the entire process, he really couldn’t have been better. And the final product is absolutely PERFECT! Can’t recommend Heath Manning or Diamond Pool Tables enough. "

Advantages: Best tables out there and the customer service is first class.

Disadvantages: Honestly there are none.

"Hi Heath,

I just wanted to say how impressed I am with your service. I really liked the way you called me direct and did not stop calling me, even though I hung up on you 2 times in a row thinking you were spam.

Then you told me that you apologized and wanted to let me know that you oversold, but would have a shipment next Thursday and would get it out to me as soon as you could. Now I get an email at 8:40 AM my time saying the order was complete and has been shipped.

I can't ask for better customer service. Now granted I have not received the order yet so I can't say what condition it is in, but I am sure it was fine...

Anyway, I was just blown away by your service and thought you should know. I just wish more companies had your sense of value and responsibility.
Thanks,

Bob Pingree."

"The McDermott SH break cue arrived in perfect condition. Had been using a Predator BK2 for years. Was not thrilled with the quality, especially the shaft. Never was laser straight and got worse over time. Predator's customer service pretty much told me it was surely my fault. Cue had been meticulously cared for.

The McDermott hits great and quality appears to be to the highest standard. Haven't had time to use it much, but that will change soon.
I must say that Aimie the manager at Manning Cues took the time to listen and share her knowledge and experience, which was the deciding factor in my decision to purchase. Between you sharing your knowledge on your site and Aimie, you've earned my highest respect and recommendation! Well done."

"The Diamond professional pool table is well constructed and a beautiful addition to my recreation room. I recently moved into a new house and designed my rec. room to handle the 9ft. table, your table fits perfectly into the space. It is truly a joy and pleasure to play on such a fine table."

Advantages: The ability to play and practice any time on a championship table is truly a joy.

Disadvantages: None

"Heath manning made this experience enjoyable and treated me great. I recommend if your in the market for a diamond I suggest calling him today. I will purchase all my pool need from him for now on. "

Advantages: Easy to work with.
Table shoots amazing.
Best table on the market

Disadvantages: None

"Great break cue. I upgraded from my bk3 which I honestly had no issues with.
I wanted to get the latest and greatest. Well this break cue hits hard. I feel the transfer of energy is very good and an improvement from the bk3. I dont have to put as much force into my break as I did with the bk3 and I can still spread them very well. Also I feel I have a bit more control as well. The tip is very hard but not phenolic so it gives you a bit more forgiveness if your a tad out without miscueing. I find I’m popping the ball more as well. Also the shaft is very light. I added an ounce to give me a better weight balance. Was 18 oz now 19oz. Let my teammates try it out as well for fun and all them were pleasantly surprised by how well it spreads the balls. "

Advantages: Energy transfer
Control
Slick shaft
Appearance
Resistance to dings
Resale value

Disadvantages: Cost is steep

"I want to give you my review of the newly-received McDermott SL-11 Carbon Fiber Cue with the DEFY 12mm tip.

I took it to a pool hall, having never played there, and found the new cue very lively from the get-go. It was easy putting English on the cue ball, either left or right and putting a draw back on the cue ball.

What I have been told by the owner of the pool hall to keep in mind when using the carbon fiber cue as opposed to a cue with a wood shaft is to not pull back and jab at a shot, rather, pull back slowly and follow through slowly to let the shaft do the work.

As I am just working my way back into the game like I have never done before, most everything I do is a learning experience to me. I do feel very confident that this new SL-11 will make me a better player than I am. I feel very comfortable with McDermott products. I also feel very comfortable with Manning Cues and especially Amy with all her knowledge and expertise.

I am going to be a regular Manning Cue customer from this day forward.


Jerry Rogers"

"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.

"Beautiful table. Made just the way I want with great customer service. Heath Manning answered the phone every time I called and answered with my name"

Advantages: Great customer service and product with consistent performance

Disadvantages: None

"Total dream come true Manning. This is my 2nd Diamond Pro-Am table. The best tables on the planet and there's not a close second! Great experience with Manning and smooth installation. Amazing job leveling the table...Its as level as you can get!"

"Cue and wall rack was very nice matched the table and very easy too install very satisfied with this product. Would recommend to anyone buying a Diamond pool table."

"When I ordered the table I really couldn’t tell the exact color based on the pictures on Manning cues site. Once it arrived I was stunned on how nice the table was. It plays great rolls very true. From day one of ordering the experience with Manning cues was amazing. When you call you always talk to the owner of the company he went over every option for the table to make sure you order exactly what you want. I also added things to my order after the initial order with no problem. Heath also goes over the entire order before any money is collected just to double check it is exactly what you want. If anyone is interested in buying a Diamond pool table Heath Manning is your man. I’m extremely satisfied with the experience and the pool table and will recommend Manning cues for anyone who wants a Diamond pool table. Thank you Heath Manning for expertise and help in purchasing my Diamond pool table."

Advantages: The installation team kept in the loop of when they would arrive throughout the process. They arrived on the window they gave me. They were very professional and efficient they let me place my table exactly where I wanted. The team did an amazing job!!

Disadvantages: Having to wait for the table to arrive but certainly well worth the wait.

"The Table meets all expectations and beyond. I could not be any happier with my purchase. Manning was right on from start to finish. Great Job !"

"The 9' rosewood Paragon is absolutely stunning! Working with Heath Manning has been a real pleasure. All aspects of the table is perfect...3 piece slate is actually 1.25 inches and is as level as can be. The rails are lively with plenty of action. The simonis cloth is very reactive and although had a little skid to it at first is making the ball do what you want it to. The finish and legs on the Paragon are speechless and everyone compliments. This is my retirement gift and I'm looking forward to spending many years playing on her."

Advantages: The installation of my 9' paragon was performed flawlessly by Manning's Diamond Factory Trained Installers. They kept me posted on ETA while traveling to my home. Very knowledgeable and just great guys to have in my home. My wife felt very comfortable and our little Yorkie them as well. Clean cut guys and had no problems with installation and all debris was removed. I highly recommend Diamond pool tables and working with Heath to make my dream pool table a reality.

"Very nice product. Easy to install. Fits on the Diamond Pro-Am table perfectly. Also very quiet when placing the bridge on it as a result of a plastic coating over the metal. Bought two of them (one for each side)."

Advantages: Product quality
Ease of insall
Functionality


Disadvantages: None

"I received my Diamond Pro-Am about a week ago and it is amazing! The high quality you expect from Diamond right off the truck. The table played great the same day it was installed and it is a showpiece too!"

Advantages: Ordering from Heath is always great. One fantastic thing about ordering a Diamond from him is the ability to customize exactly what you want. I could pick which type of slate, type of felt, which balls came with the table, which light I wanted...even down to which rack! This let me choose exactly what I wanted!

I couldn't be happier with the delivery and installation of my Diamond table. The driver/installer coordinated in advance to schedule the time of delivery and it only got better from there. They took the time to install the table exactly where I wanted it so it is perfectly centered on the light exactly where I wanted it. Easily leveled the table and didn't leave until I was perfectly satisfied with the condition/setup. Great job!

"If you are looking for a table light then you can stop here and not look any further. The Littman LED is incredible and casts the perfect amount of light on the table to eliminate shadows. The low profile (about 3 inches high) makes it perfect for hanging in places without a high ceiling to still keep the light well above the table. Installation was relatively easy. The product is lightweight, my wife and I were able to hang the light by ourselves without any other help. The light has a cable with a small hook on each end to attach to your mount. I hooked mine to the joists in my basement roof, I had to do a little work to get the spacing right on the supports but after that it was easy to just hang the light on the support. It has a standard plug and I just plugged it right in after that. It’s great!"

"I have been playing pool since I was about 10 years old. I have played on many types of tables in many different environments around the world. Over the years I became increasingly impressed with Diamond Pool Tables. Recently I purchased a brand new home and decided to finally purchase the table of my dreams to go along with it. I immediately decided to purchase a 9 foot Diamond Pro-Am Pool Table. The build quality, innovations, appearance and most importantly playability are simply the best in the world. There is a reason that this table has become the choice of so many professional pool players and tournament directors. The next decision was who to purchase it from. After performing extensive research and speaking with several of my contacts within the billiard community, I decided on Heath Manning of Manning Cues. It took one phone call to Heath to realize I had made the right decision. Heath took the time to answer all of my questions and addressed all of my concerns. At this point Heath did not even know if I was going to become a Manning Cues customer. In addition, there was absolutely zero sales pressure to purchase the table. This was an extremely expensive purchase and I wanted to make the right decision. The entire process was seamless and was executed perfectly. Heath worked with me to place the order, he kept me informed regarding the progress of the build and ultimately provided me with the delivery and installation date. In addition, Heath worked with Diamond to actually hold my table for an additional time period as my home build was delayed. It is very clear that Heath is dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service within the billiard industry. Heath even answers the phone himself! The final piece of the process was the delivery and installation. In line with my two previous decisions, this also was extremely important. You cannot consider this decision any less important than what table to purchase and who to purchase it from. Therefore, I decided to go with the Diamond Professional Delivery and Installation option. The Diamond Professional Delivery and Installation team arrived on time as scheduled at my home with my new Diamond Pro-Am pool table on Saturday, 24 July 2021. The Diamond Certified installer first outlined the entire delivery and install process to ensure that I was aware of what was going to take place. He then explained each and every step as it was completed and ensured that I was completely satisfied with the progress. This included the table placement to the final step of cleaning the table and the surrounding areas. Rick was extremely knowledgeable, professional and did a fantastic job. My Diamond Pro-Am Pool Table was installed perfectly with no issues. I would highly recommend purchasing the Diamond Professional Delivery and Installation option. THE BEST table made in the world with THE BEST installation. Go with Diamond, Heath Manning and Professional Installation all the way! There is nothing else to say!"

Advantages: TABLE:
Diamond 9 Foot Pro-Am
1. Build quality
2. Innovations
3. Appearance
4. Playability
PURCHASE:
Heath Manning / Manning Cues
1. No sales pressure
2. Extremly knowledgeable
3. Takes the time to talk
4. Ease of transaction/ordering
5. Status updates
6. On-time per schedule
7. Professional
8. Quality
9. Customer Satisfaction

Disadvantages: I cannot think of any Disadvantages. The table, the sale and the delivery/installation is Top Notch!

"Ordering through Heath Manning was a great one-stop shop! From initial conversation to complete install the process has been efficient and there has been full communication the entire way. Great customer service and standards. Final product is fantastic! "

Advantages: Great affordable price for delivery and install to take all the hard work out of the experience for me. Easy payment plan. Being in Wisconsin, this was a concern of mine, but Heath and the Diamond installers took great care of me.

Disadvantages: Delay on pool cue package and table cover is back-ordered, which is unfortunate, but expected nowadays.

"Heath Manning made this experience an absolute pleasure. He helped us with options and answered all our questions. There was no pressure at all to buy!! Heath wanted us to be happy with our purchase. He is as professional and responsive as it gets!! Yep, definitely recommend his service!!"

Advantages: Top of the line table. The Diamond team Manning sent to delivered the table and set up were awesome!! They were very professional and made sure we were happy with the install.

Disadvantages: The wait time is close to 5 months but worth it!!!

"Love the table, Great install, communication and enjoyed the complete process from start to finish. Thanks, Manning."

"Great service, professional set up and love the table."

Advantages: Great action, fast felt

Disadvantages: Tight pockets for an amateur like me.