I would like opinions on how John Madden cues play, and the quality of his cues?

The 2nd part of your title is really the right question. The hit of a cue can be changed just by putting on a different tip. How a cue plays depends on many things, shaft, tip, weight, how well it was built...
As for the ? " How well are they built ". I have a few, 10 or so and I would say you wont find one made any better. I got 3 full splice sneakys the splice is done by Jack. One thing I can tell you for damn sure is, a better human to have build you a cue, you will not find... The first cue he made me was 6 points up on the forearm 6 down on the butt. I had a issue with it, sent it back the day I got, he made a new one ( wouldn't answer my calls for a few months, big baby ) were best friends...

I had one [have one but it remains unreturned] and it hit like it should and the quality was very good. All the materials were very nice and his workmanship is as good as any of the respected cue makers.

justinb386 said:

I would like opinions on how John Madden cues play?

I am also not sure on their price range (because I do not have a blue book).

I regret my 2nd question (that I am not able to edit in my title), because it is pretty obvious to me that they are great quality cues (so I think that was a stupid question, after seeing some of the high end cues on his site).

I found his website (in the link below), but I do not know anyone that has played with one of his cues.

http://www.johnmaddencues.com/index.php

Do his cues have a very unique hit, or is the hit comparable to any other cues out there?

Thanks.

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His cues are fantastic. Be warned that he will taper cues differently based on what game you play mostly. That's his philosophy. I don't know how much of a difference that old truly make, but it might be a surprise on the secondary market.

Freddie <~~~ 1022

Jack Madden makes some of the best cues out there. He is also a retired pro player, so he brings a lot of playing experience to his cuemaking! Last but not least, Jack is a great guy...livin' the dream in the mountains of Montana!

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

madden cues

i just got a madden about a week ago,i have probably owned 50 cues,from different cue makers,this is the best hitting one yet.

Give Jack a call, he is a super nice guy and very reasonably priced. I own one of his cues and it plays lights out and is balanced very, very good. He may just have a cue or two close to being finished that would be available fast. I will pm you his cell number.

tommie1351 has a few nice plainjane Maddens for sale. All new. And Cococowboy has a few fancier ones too (I think).

I just traded for a very nice pink ivory forearm 6 ebony points w/fancy rings and nice leather wrap. I will begin playing with it tomorrow, so no comment on play yet, but the workmanship, fit and finish is excellent.

Dave

Keith McCready's "weapon of mass destruction" is a Madden cue that Jack customized to Keith's preference.

Sicne I first met Keith, he was always looking for the cue that would give him the so-called "hit" that players desire. He had shot with a Bobby Hunter, a Fury, a WilleeCue, and a Schon, since we have been together, and these cues performed well for Keith, but Keith pined for that one Balabushka cue that he bought 25 or more years ago from Buddy Hall for 500 bucks with 5 shafts. The Balabushka was stolen from Keith. He later found out who had it, but the guy said he bought it from somebody else, so Keith had no claim to it anymore. :frown:

In 2006, Keith ran into his old sparring partner, Jack Madden, at the SBE in Valley Forge. Jack hung up his own cue stick years ago and began to make custom-made cues. Keith was checking out Jack's cues in his booth, when Jack kindly offered to create a custom-made cue for Keith.

Keith gave Jack his specs: skinny butt, 4-ounce shaft, long professional taper, et cetera. Jack worked dilligently, and over the course of the next month or so, he and Keith exchanged phone calls talking about the cue which was in progress. One pleasant day, Jack phoned Keith to let him know the Madden cue was finished and was en route, giving Keith the UPS number as well as the day the cue would arrive at our front door.

Keith opened a long tubular-shaped box. The cue stick was wrapped in a lot of protective material. Keith couldn't tear it off quick enough, and then he saw it, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It sure was a beauty. Keith grabbed one of the shafts that Jack made for this cue, screwed it on, and as soon as Keith held this Madden cue in his hands, a broad smile came across his face. He immediately said that this Madden cue felt better in his hands than his beloved Balabushka which was stolen from him years ago. :angry:

The very first time Keith got to shoot with this Madden cue was at an IPT qualifier in Frederick, Maryland, the same weekend in which Keith received the cue. Keith was the IPT challenge table player. First up to bat was a Reno Open Champion and One-Pocket phenom by the name of Cliff Joyner. Keith barbecued Cliff, running a 6-pack from jump street. Cliff didn't know what hit him, but Keith sure did. After every game, Keith would look over at me on the rail, holding his Madden cue, saying, "I'm now a dangerous man. There's going to be a new sheriff in town."

They say it's the player and not the cue stick, but let me tell you, a player can't be all that he can be without a professional cue. This Madden cue will never leave Keith's side. There are some secret ingredients that make this Madden cue very special, but it's something that money cannot buy.

Keith's Madden cue is not only a real beauty, but it was truly a labor of love. Jack poured his heart and soul into this cue, and there will NEVER be another one like it. :smiling-heart:

Another shot of Keiths' Madden cue. :smile:

the best

In my honest opinion, jack madden cues play straight up amazing, he makes the most perfectly balanced cue i've ever shot with, his cues are right up there with the highest end cues, the hit on a jack madden cue is just perfect, i bought one off of tommie here on azb and it's the cue i'll probably shoot with for the rest of my life, plus jack is just a great person, he'll go above and beyond for the customer, can't go wrong, a jack madden cue is a solid investment

And Jam, I love what jack put down on his website for the price of Keith's cue...

That about sums it all up for Jack...

"FTLOTG"

Doesn't get any better than that!

Is it inscribed on the cue opposite Keith's name?

I have some pictures of the maddens I owned.. Although mine were
On the plainer side, I have many friends that have them in my area.. I will have to look for the thread I posted..

I am actually in the process of buying one of them back
Sp hopefully I will have it back soon..

Chris

JAM said:

Keith McCready's "weapon of mass destruction" is a Madden cue that Jack customized to Keith's preference.

Sicne I first met Keith, he was always looking for the cue that would give him the so-called "hit" that players desire. He had shot with a Bobby Hunter, a Fury, a WilleeCue, and a Schon, since we have been together, and these cues performed well for Keith, but Keith pined for that one Balabushka cue that he bought 25 or more years ago from Buddy Hall for 500 bucks with 5 shafts. The Balabushka was stolen from Keith. He later found out who had it, but the guy said he bought it from somebody else, so Keith had no claim to it anymore. :frown:

In 2006, Keith ran into his old sparring partner, Jack Madden, at the SBE in Valley Forge. Jack hung up his own cue stick years ago and began to make custom-made cues. Keith was checking out Jack's cues in his booth, when Jack kindly offered to create a custom-made cue for Keith.

Keith gave Jack his specs: skinny butt, 4-ounce shaft, long professional taper, et cetera. Jack worked dilligently, and over the course of the next month or so, he and Keith exchanged phone calls talking about the cue which was in progress. One pleasant day, Jack phoned Keith to let him know the Madden cue was finished and was en route, giving Keith the UPS number as well as the day the cue would arrive at our front door.

Keith opened a long tubular-shaped box. The cue stick was wrapped in a lot of protective material. Keith couldn't tear it off quick enough, and then he saw it, a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. It sure was a beauty. Keith grabbed one of the shafts that Jack made for this cue, screwed it on, and as soon as Keith held this Madden cue in his hands, a broad smile came across his face. He immediately said that this Madden cue felt better in his hands than his beloved Balabushka which was stolen from him years ago.

The very first time Keith got to shoot with this Madden cue was at an IPT qualifier in Frederick, Maryland, the same weekend in which Keith received the cue. Keith was the IPT challenge table player. First up to bat was a Reno Open Champion and One-Pocket phenom by the name of Cliff Joyner. Keith barbecued Cliff, running a 6-pack from jump street. Cliff didn't know what hit him, but Keith sure did. After every game, Keith would look over at me on the rail, holding his Madden cue, saying, "I'm now a dangerous man. There's going to be a new sheriff in town."

They say it's the player and not the cue stick, but let me tell you, a player can't be all that he can be without a professional cue. This Madden cue will never leave Keith's side. There are some secret ingredients that make this Madden cue very special, but it's something that money cannot buy.

Keith's Madden cue is not only a real beauty, but it was truly a labor of love. Jack poured his heart and soul into this cue, and there will NEVER be another one like it. :smiling-heart:

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Hey JAM, does Keith still happen to have this cue. Tried PMing however couldn’t let me start a pm convo. Thanks