I am deeply indebted to many individuals who have provided a variety of types of input (critical and complementary) into my billiards endeavors. Some were/are players.
Eddie Taylor, Red Jones, Wade Crane, Scotty Townsend, John Amiss, Tommy Kennedy, Mike Carella, Nick Varner,
George McConnell Jr. , Bobby `Smiley` Williamson, Tony Rogers, James Mobley, Gary Asbell, John Shores, etc.
Many are true craftsmen or artists themselves who have given their time, efforts and suggestions generously.
Randy Pelt, Mike Fennell, Lamar Norman, Steve Leukanech, Walt Herrold, Loren Fink, Ray Willis, David Stewart,
Charlie Betts, Keith Collins, Joe Faragasso, Kevin Kiley, Tom Dusek, and etc.
Comments from others have fueled ideas for designs and changes that helped provide more pleasing products.
Will Adcock, Boone Bell, Chris Nitti, Jett Jan Halligan, James Lie, Richard Black, Gary Poplin
Mike Williams, Sandy Scheer, Jane Allen, Amy Aldridge, Jim Fray and a cast of hundreds of others including customers too.
All this encouragement has been quite humbling and exciting for me Without this unselfish encouragement Triple Cross Cues would never have come about, nor grown to its current level. I know that I have been a pest at times asking naive questions at length. You have all taught me to strive to attain higher goals and always improve on what I have done. My deepest gratitude goes out to all of you. If your name does not appear it is probably CRS setting in again. It is not that I don't care or appreciate your help.
Lastly, I want to thank my wife, Katharine, for putting up with all the hassles that I have put her through. She has critically reviewed text, found flaws in finishes, and cared about my progress even though I couldn't see it at the time. Her "I would have done this" comment made me justify my ideas. Your efforts will always be in my heart. Thanks !
Tom