Bob,
Yes, I have met Billy Stroud. Another top cuemaker...........Japan is CRAZY when it comes to cues! They like the expensive cues with a lot of detail & ivory, gold, etc. As for using THAT cue, there is only ONE person (other than Jerry) who has ever shot with it & that was only for one game of 8-Ball. The person was Walter Glass who at one time I feel was the best 8-Ball bar table player in the country. He lives here in Las Vegas & has won the BCA 8-Ball tournament MASTERS division twice. The last time being this year. After he shot that one game he handed the cue back & just smiled because it played so good.......Andy - Las Vegas