{"title":"FarEast Cues(ファーイースト)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFarEast Cues is a \u003cb\u003eJapanese custom cue brand\u003c\/b\u003e based in \u003cb\u003eIruma City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/b\u003e. The company was founded in 2018 by CEO \u003cb\u003eSaruyama\u003c\/b\u003e, a highly experienced cue maker dedicated to \u003cb\u003eprecision craftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eperformance\u003c\/b\u003e. He was later joined by two long-time colleagues, \u003cb\u003eWakui\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eOki\u003c\/b\u003e, forming a core team united by a shared vision of building truly \u003cb\u003ehand-made custom cues\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eEach of the three craftsmen brings roughly \u003cb\u003etwo decades of cue-making experience\u003c\/b\u003e, giving the brand a strong foundation of \u003cb\u003etechnical expertise\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003edeep industry knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e. Their combined philosophy centers on producing cues that emphasize \u003cb\u003eaccuracy\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ebalance\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003erefined workmanship\u003c\/b\u003e. Although FarEast Cues is a relatively \u003cb\u003eyoung brand\u003c\/b\u003e, it has grown rapidly in Japan and is gaining increasing recognition across Asia, particularly in \u003cb\u003eKorea\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eChina\u003c\/b\u003e, where both \u003cb\u003ecollectors\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eserious players\u003c\/b\u003e value the \u003cb\u003eprecision\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003equality\u003c\/b\u003e of their work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFarEast Cues seamlessly blends \u003cb\u003etraditional cue-building techniques\u003c\/b\u003e with \u003cb\u003emodern design concepts\u003c\/b\u003e and technical innovation. Every stage—from \u003cb\u003einitial design\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epoint construction\u003c\/b\u003e to \u003cb\u003efinal finishing\u003c\/b\u003e—is handled entirely \u003cb\u003ein-house\u003c\/b\u003e, ensuring strict \u003cb\u003equality control\u003c\/b\u003e and allowing for fully \u003cb\u003ecustomized, hand-made cues\u003c\/b\u003e. At the same time, the team places strong emphasis on expressing a distinct \u003cb\u003e“Made in Japan” identity\u003c\/b\u003e. Saruyama and his team continuously explore \u003cb\u003enew materials\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eseam designs\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ecreative color and inlay combinations\u003c\/b\u003e, pushing the boundaries of what a custom cue can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWith a strong foundation of \u003cb\u003eexperience\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ediscipline\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ecraftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e, FarEast Cues continues to gain recognition among those who appreciate \u003cb\u003efinely crafted cues\u003c\/b\u003e that reflect the \u003cb\u003eprecision\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003ecreativity\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eartistic identity\u003c\/b\u003e of modern Japanese cue making.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fareast","title":"FarEast - The \"Mountain Splyse\"","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"412\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCrafted in Japan by Mr. Saruyama of FarEast Cues, this stunning cue showcases the refined precision and understated elegance that Japanese cue making is known for. Built from beautifully curly-grained Rosewood\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e, the cue displays rich reddish-brown tones with deep curly figure that seems to shift and glow under changing light. The wood alone gives the cue an incredibly luxurious and sophisticated presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"784\" data-start=\"414\"\u003eThis is FarEast’s intricate 24-point design, featuring twelve forward points and twelve reverse points executed with exceptional sharpness and symmetry. Despite the complexity, the cue remains clean, balanced, and elegant throughout. The precision of the point work, veneers, and overall execution reflects the incredibly disciplined craftsmanship behind FarEast cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"786\"\u003eThe cue comes with both a Type 0 and Type 1 shaft, offering two distinct playing experiences. The Type 0 shaft follows FarEast’s more traditional construction philosophy, delivering a solid wood feel with rich feedback and excellent energy transfer. The Type 1 shaft features a lightweight front-end and carbon-fiber core technology designed to reduce cue-ball deflection while still maintaining the natural feel of a premium wood shaft. Together, the two shafts make this cue appealing to players who appreciate both traditional feel and modern performance technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eCondition: New 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eForearm: Rosewood(本花梨)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eAccessories: Original Wood Joint Protectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eLength: 58inch, even split\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eButt Weight: 15.1oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eShaft Weight: 3.9oz\u0026amp;3.9oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eShaft Diameter: approx. 13mm\u0026amp;13mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eJoint: Radial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eWrap: Leather Wrap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003eNotes: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI acquired this cue through a trade while I was in Korea in 2024. The cue was obtained the very first day the dealer in Korea received it, and I took it immediately. The cue remains completely unplayed — no one has ever hit a ball with it. I bought it because I wanted to play with it, but I had too many cues to play with. This cue has perfect butt and shaft weight, don't miss out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e*Overnight or 2\u003csup\u003end\u003c\/sup\u003e Day Air insured shipping included within the lower 48 States only. \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1355\" data-start=\"786\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cuellections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44095304368216,"sku":null,"price":6000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3983\/2664\/files\/F60A4603.jpg?v=1778561389"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3983\/2664\/collections\/F60A4603_934d1814-f3da-4060-b83b-22bfa058c514.jpg?v=1779179064","url":"https:\/\/cuellections.com\/collections\/far-east.oembed","provider":"Cuellections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}