Definition of "Players Cue"?

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I see the term "Players Cue" in the wanted/for sale section all the time. Another example is "Capone Player For Sale" or something along those lines.

What exactly is this trying to indicate?

Only a player would use this cue? Or is it suitable for anyone playing pool?

Or simply it is not a high end (expensive) cue?


thanks!
 
I'm rather new here but I'll take a stab at it.

A players cue is a cue that plays pool well. Some cues are works of art and should be kept in a case when not admiring them or showing them off once in a while. A players cue is something you could take anywhere to play pool with. Generally "player" cues are on the simple or plain jane side so you wouldn't risk damaging a high end cue.

example, 5000$ cue with 4 veneers, 10 points, 60 inlays and ivory, probably not a players cue.
but a 500$ sneaky from a cue maker that produces a solid hitting cue would be.
 
It's another term that has 20 meanings.

To me, all cues are players cues. But for some reason, the term has been used to describe many different cues.

If i had to make a classification of the term, it would be a plain cue with no points, a sneaky pete, or a pointed cue with no veneers or inlays....that's the way i see the term used the most.
 
Something that is affordable and made to use. It is not very fancy, not a showpiece, or work of art. Something that you can afford to get banged up. Usually a cue that will not really change in value much if it were played with or not.

Sometimes it may be a cue made by a reputable highly in demand cuemaker that is on the lower price range and usually a entry cue from their "catalog". It would be their basic no frill cue but still has their craftsmanship and methodology.

Now this is all subjective as it depends on your financial base on what you feel comfortable playing with.
 
Typically when I think of a players cue, it's one that is from a maker that typically makes very exotic, heavily inlaid cues, and the one for sale is more plain and more affordable for the average player vs the collector.

Jim
 
My definition

For me it is a cue that would not be worth significantly more after a recondition by the original maker. In other words worth $400 as is and after a reconditioning worth $550.
 
Agreed. It's a pretty relative term. All very good definitions/perceptions here. Rep for all. :)
 
BlackTide said:
I'm rather new here but I'll take a stab at it.

A players cue is a cue that plays pool well. Some cues are works of art and should be kept in a case when not admiring them or showing them off once in a while. A players cue is something you could take anywhere to play pool with. Generally "player" cues are on the simple or plain jane side so you wouldn't risk damaging a high end cue.

example, 5000$ cue with 4 veneers, 10 points, 60 inlays and ivory, probably not a players cue.
but a 500$ sneaky from a cue maker that produces a solid hitting cue would be.
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I have a cue like the first one mentioned and shoot with it all thime,but I preferr my sly players cue
 
Pretty much what everyone has said. Here is my interpretation:

A player's cue is a relatively simple looking cue with exceptional playing characteristics. Generally speaking, this is a cue that a person would take to play anywhere, such as leagues, bars, etc without the aprehension associated with taking a high-end cue to those places. The cue would exhibit great playability, so one would not sacrifice anything in that area. Sneaky petes fit the bill very well as do plain janes/merry widows. For some, a simple, unadorned 4 point cue would also be a "player's cue".

Joe
 
it's a fake "marketing" term, like "fine corinthian leather".

It hopes to IMPLY that a serious player would play with it, instead of some inlaid art piece.

You also see them called "plain jane" or "merry widow" although I have no idea where that one comes from.
 
Why was this thread moved to Ask the Cuemaker?

It belongs in the Wanted/For Sale section.

The main reason I started this thread was to enlighten myself as well as inform anyone selling their cue that may not understand the definition of what a "player Cue" is.

It is good information and does not belong to only the cue makers answering but anyone selling or will sell their cue.
 
I have a custom 4 point, 4 veneer, leather wrap, silver/turquoise wrap, ivory inlaid crosses, ivory joint "Players Cue." It's a fancy player but nontheless its a player. For me when I hear the term I immediately think of cues that play well not just look well. The woods in them are known for being great cue woods for players. The shafts are made with great shaft wood.

My best example I think South Wests are known for being excellent players cues. If you are buying it to sit in a safe it is not a players cue. If you are buying it to shoot some good pool, it is a player. Just my opinion on it.
 
Varney Cues said:
When I say players cue...I simply mean its not a j/b.:wink:
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Thank you Sir: There are Break cues, Jump/Break cues, Jump Cues and the cues you use to play the game: Players.

There are also Collector's cues that generally don't go to the pool room. But a lot of very fancy cues with many inlays go to the pool room and play very well if constructed properly.

Not all cues are intended to leave the display case.

Good Cuemaking,
 
Definition

I relate it to the same definitions used for women. Classics, collectibles,
plane janes, jumpers, ball busters, and of course the player. My favorite is the keeper. Seriously, another up for interpretation cue maker description.
I'm sure George and Gus called their cues, "cues".
 
I like to think of a "players" cue as a daily driver for a car. Something you don't mind putting mileage on and comfortable bringing it around anywhere. Any car can be someones daily driver, but lets get real, no ones crazy enough to use a Ferrari as a daily driver. I like to think of cues in the same fashion.
 
A player's cue is the one that's used to bring home the money that's spent on the cues that just sit around looking pretty.
 
i agree the term means many things

i feel a players cue doesnt mean plain or inlayed ect.

i think a players cue is a cue you can play freely with and dont sorry about dents dings scratches... just play

im sure gus didnt thing his cues would sell for 10K$ plus so of course he thought of his cues as players cues. if you went back in time to some of the owners of gus' cues and said "that cue will be 20k$ in 20 years" do you think they would play with them. bet most wouldnt :thumbup:
 
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