MIROPHAN said:

Custom or built from a custom shop CAN not be more expensive than a production cue. Price out a Cuetec or Predator with 2 shafts, with their premium models, it is easy to get to $1500-2k. I did this and ended up with a Merry Widow from SugarTree for less with 2 shafts.

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tableroll said:

Most pool players have said to give up on aiming systems and stick with ghost ball and intuition which comes with a lot of table time. But I think a straight stroke is also a key.

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PDX said:

Those who remember Eddie Wheat and those that do not could be a deciding factor for entry.

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Darvader said:

Two cues for sale, both purchased new by me in 2017.

*FOUR POINT—Blue, gold and natural veneers, ivory ferrel, birdseye maple, ebony points, Delrin butt with Irish linen (the good stuff). Virtually flawless, lightly played example made by the old master in 2017.
Specifications:
Butt diameter: 1.286”
Butt weight: 15.4 oz
Shaft 1 weight: 3.8 oz
Shaft 2 weight: 3.8 oz
Pin: 5/16x14
Price: $2500 firm (no trades)

*BUSHKA—Green, gold and natural veneers, mother-of-pearl inlays, Bushka rings, ivory ferrel, Delrin butt, with Irish linen (the good stuff).
Virtually flawless, lightly played example made by the old master in 2017.
Specifications:
Butt diameter: 1.251”
Butt Weight: 15 oz
Shaft 1 weight: 4 oz
Shaft 2 weight: 4.2 oz
Pin: 5/16x14
Price: $3700 firm (no trades)

Note: Immaculate original Whitten tan ostrich/brown leather case not included but can be negotiated if both cues are purchased.

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Hail Mary Shot said:

I did my research and have some friends that helped me along the way. it also helped to try out some of their cues, how they felt, what's the composition, balance, etc... from there, I narrowed my selection to 4. depending on what's available in their inventory.

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WildWing said:

Good to hear from you. I had the impression that Bobby's first cue of this rendition had acrylic in the buttsleeve. I'm guessing you still have it, and it's a great cue to have. I wasn't sure if Bobby travelled to you or somewhere else to get the cue of this thread. There are some other great renditions of this cue as well.

All the best,
H

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Black-Balled said:

I don't think they believe it is your money.

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jasonlaus said:

Because for the most part, cues lose $$$ the second they are bought, just like most cars and everything else.

It's fine if you don't care about $$$ but absolutely ignorant if you're not selecting from a very few cues and makers and I mean very very few.

Also, everybody thinks when their maker dies the price will go up, this is so wrong its almost laughable.

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