Appearance
Mezz pool cues are an import from Japan, a country where clean, elegant aesthetics are held in the highest regard. This is clearly reflected in the design of their pool cues which feature a great combination of light and dark colors.
Usage
The Mezz line of cues are renowned for having a firm hit while still retaining their reputation for low deflection. The WD700 shaft is largely the reason for their continued reputation of excellence.
Try It
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Select Billiards’ Video Review:
Build Quality:
This cue has a high-gloss black Maple finish butt plate. The wrap is an Irish Linen wrap featuring black with white specks. The forearm is natural Maple and features four elongated, black spear-point inlays. It features a stainless steel collar and a 5/16 – 14 pin.
This cue come standard with a Mezz WD700 shaft. These shafts are composed of hard maple hard maple and offer low deflection performance thanks to Mezz’ ISS (Inner Support System) Technology. This shaft hits a little bit more firm but it definitely has low deflection. The tip is a Moori.
How It Actually Plays:
- WD700 Shaft (12.50mm)
- Hitting the ball with a soft hit, the ball hit the far rail at about 1″.
- Hitting the ball with a medium hit, the ball hit the far rail at about the 2″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with a firm hit, the ball hit the far rail at a little over the 2″ mark.
Final Thoughts:
This is a great cue and it plays very well. It’s got a bit of a more firm hit but it still plays well for anybody, from beginners to advanced. Mezz makes a truly great product and you can’t go wrong with this cue.
Manufacturer Information:
Shaft: New Low Deflection WD700 hard rock maple shaft with a Moori tip 12.8 mm
Joint: Miki’s United Joint 5/16×14 semi quick release
Butt: Bird’s-eye maple with black wood points, Interchangeable weight bolt system, x-rubber bumper
Materials: Nickel silver rings, Polished stainless steel joint collar, Irish linen wrap
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