New player. I want to start with a cue that won't cripple me. Max $150
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Mc Dermott, buy a new one.
Mc Dermott, buy a new one.
For McDermott, the price range is pretty wide. I'm assuming a good chunk of that is to account for artistic components, but is it safe to say that I could get the absolutely cheapest McDermott there is, and it's still going to be a great cue for me to learn on?
Don't know much about the Dominiak Sweet 16. Can you tell me about it?
Don't know much about the Dominiak Sweet 16. Can you tell me about it?
Check this out lots of cues in your price rangehttp://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=203743
mcdermott
brand new mcdermott star st7g Shipped $130
http://www.budgetcues.com/star-pool-cue-st7g.htm
brand new mcdermott star st7g Shipped $130
http://www.budgetcues.com/star-pool-cue-st7g.htm
How about an inexpensive custom.
This is one of my early cues. Not real fancy, but a great hitter.
$150 w/one shaft or $190 w/2 shafts
Specs:
Curly Maple forearm & butt sleeve
Salmon w/white spec linen wrap
Four Bocote points
Four Bocote ovals in butt sleeve
Bocote accent rings at butt & joint
Matching rings on shaft(s)
Black phenolic joint & butt cap
5/16-18 piloted joint
19.3 oz. (19 oz. w/second shaft)
Balance 18 1/2" (18 w/second shaft) from butt cap
13mm shaft(s) w/Titan ferrule
Emerald tip on first shaft
LePro tip on second shaft
This is one of my early cues. Not real fancy, but a great hitter.
$150 w/one shaft or $190 w/2 shafts
Specs:
Curly Maple forearm & butt sleeve
Salmon w/white spec linen wrap
Four Bocote points
Four Bocote ovals in butt sleeve
Bocote accent rings at butt & joint
Matching rings on shaft(s)
Black phenolic joint & butt cap
5/16-18 piloted joint
19.3 oz. (19 oz. w/second shaft)
Balance 18 1/2" (18 w/second shaft) from butt cap
13mm shaft(s) w/Titan ferrule
Emerald tip on first shaft
LePro tip on second shaft
have you though about having someone make a shaft for your butt.
You should be able to get a shaft made to your liking in that price range.
Look on the internet & find a cue maker & discuss it with him or her.
That way you will be shooting with something you helped develope.
Taper, tip size, ferrule & joint material.
In the future you can change things to fit your desire.
On your next shaft you might say "i think i would like to have a less stiff hit" & you will have something to compare it to.
Good luck in your search.
Slim
You should be able to get a shaft made to your liking in that price range.
Look on the internet & find a cue maker & discuss it with him or her.
That way you will be shooting with something you helped develope.
Taper, tip size, ferrule & joint material.
In the future you can change things to fit your desire.
On your next shaft you might say "i think i would like to have a less stiff hit" & you will have something to compare it to.
Good luck in your search.
Slim
McDermott D6
I have this McDermott that is right in your price range, I have 127 in it, make an offer over 100.00 and ir may be yours. It is in above average condition, a solid player and was made back in the 80's. The shaft does have a tiny bit of taper roll, nothing you notice until you roll it on a table. I would say a few .001 th. There are also a few finish chips/dings from normal use. Pm me if interested.
I have this McDermott that is right in your price range, I have 127 in it, make an offer over 100.00 and ir may be yours. It is in above average condition, a solid player and was made back in the 80's. The shaft does have a tiny bit of taper roll, nothing you notice until you roll it on a table. I would say a few .001 th. There are also a few finish chips/dings from normal use. Pm me if interested.
Mcdermott, Viking, Players, and Fury are in your price range and play great. Try a few and find out what plays best for you.
Evan
Evan
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=199045&highlight=Dale+perry
I've got a Dale perry for 125 shipped that I won in a raffle on here. Like new condition. It's been chalked and hit a couple times. Rolls straight together and apart.
I've got a Dale perry for 125 shipped that I won in a raffle on here. Like new condition. It's been chalked and hit a couple times. Rolls straight together and apart.
I have a lee peppers dufferin conversion. Right in your price range.
Oooh... also a nice offering.
LP defintely!!!
, Cant believe this a Bill Shubert, Lee Peppers, and Dominiak for a buck fifty. You need to jump on this. I dont know if i could make the decision. I think i might would have to buy all three if i had the money.:thumbup:Hey all,
Thanks to everyone that offered deals and/or advice.
I decided to go with the Dominiak. I agree with the poster who said he would have to buy all three customs I was offered. I only wish I had the money.
My new Dominiak Sweet 16 should be here a couple days. I can't wait!
Thanks again!
Rob
Thanks to everyone that offered deals and/or advice.
I decided to go with the Dominiak. I agree with the poster who said he would have to buy all three customs I was offered. I only wish I had the money.
My new Dominiak Sweet 16 should be here a couple days. I can't wait!
Thanks again!
Rob