Pricing of cues and what you’ll pay for them is dependent on how badly the individual wants it and if he can afford it. Last I knew Southwest had a 12 year waiting list. , Bender, Tasc, Searing, all long
I sent the wood to him, we discussed the specs and looking forward to receiving the cue once completed. I must state Mikes cues are consistent in playability. This is one of his I had.
I won’t say that I bought a Gus Szamboti cue for $1200.00 dollars my Dad thought I was crazy. Played it for 18 years sold it for $7000.00. Had Barry build me a cue bought it for $2000.00 sold it for $3500.00. Searing built me a cue for about $2500.00 sold it for $6000.00. I’ve never lost $$$ on...
I didn’t read all the reply’s, but I believe the cue length mainly has to do with the size of the table you mainly play on. Personally I think if you play well you can adjust but if you play on a 7 ft bar table you don’t need a longer cue but if you play on a nine footer the length helps.
I took a shot in the dark wanting a cue built but not wishing to wait 2-7 years to get it as I am of an age I may not last that long. I had a few pieces of wood that I wished to have built into a wrap-less cue and contacted Ronald. We chatted he asked direct questions to my thoughts and I sent...