Brunswick Titlist Price??

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thubosky

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Hi,



I'm wondering how much is a decent price for a WIllie Hoppe one-piece Titlist cue. Looks like the label is green but in poor condition. Some of the tips of the points are lifting up a little, and the whole cue is really really dark like dark brown. I beleive the hardwood is a brownish color so pretty sure its not ebony. Sighting down the cue it has a warp towards the tip.



Just holding the cue feels like its a beast. It doesnt have a tip on it, but I am wondering how much to pay for it, and if it can be converted if I ever wanted to with the condition of the tips of the points lifting up a little? Also how do these cues hit as a one piece???

I'm going through a phase where I shoot better with one piece house cues then my own personal cues sometimes so I figure this cue should hit a ton.

Thanks,

Tim
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sorry, no cue hits a "ton". Some aluminum baseball bats with high tech alloy and fiberglass handles, but a wooden pool cue, nah.

Most folks think cues hit good or bad. Not really sure how one is gonna pocket balls more than another cue unless you got a really crapping tip and miscues a lot. I have a guy on my team when he starts shooting bad he grabs a different cue out of his case... damn his mechanics and consistency... it must be the cue :rolleyes:
 
thubosky said:
Hi,

I'm wondering how much is a decent price for a WIllie Hoppe one-piece Titlist cue. Looks like the label is green but in poor condition. Some of the tips of the points are lifting up a little, and the whole cue is really really dark like dark brown. I beleive the hardwood is a brownish color so pretty sure its not ebony. Sighting down the cue it has a warp towards the tip.

Just holding the cue feels like its a beast. It doesnt have a tip on it, but I am wondering how much to pay for it, and if it can be converted if I ever wanted to with the condition of the tips of the points lifting up a little? Also how do these cues hit as a one piece???
I'm going through a phase where I shoot better with one piece house cues then my own personal cues sometimes so I figure this cue should hit a ton.
Thanks,
Tim
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ChicagoRJ said:
sorry, no cue hits a "ton". Some aluminum baseball bats with high tech alloy and fiberglass handles, but a wooden pool cue, nah.

Most folks think cues hit good or bad. Not really sure how one is gonna pocket balls more than another cue unless you got a really crapping tip and miscues a lot. I have a guy on my team when he starts shooting bad he grabs a different cue out of his case... damn his mechanics and consistency... it must be the cue :rolleyes:
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value estimate?? thanks
all cues hit the same?? interesting
 
thubosky said:
value estimate?? thanks
all cues hit the same?? interesting
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Did I say all cues "hit" the same ? Nope. But that "feel" is not gonna make balls, and it sure is not gonna make you miss balls.

Mechanics, with aiming, speed and spin is what is gonna make balls and win games.... not a one piece or two piece cue. Gotta be a reason all the PRO's do NOT use the same type of cue, but they all do the other stuff extremely well :)

PS: I have a Willie Hoppe Pro Model. I also have a Schmelke when I play on Valleys and don't wanna scratch the Hoppe on metal trim :)
 
ChicagoRJ said:
Value: depends on the year and condition. $150 to $300 imho
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Thanks and the wood is hard to tell since the whole cue has a dark patina. The shaft part even looks dark like Purple Heart almost. I would say the butt wood is not ebony, rosewood, or oak. Possibly purple heart but I think it is one of the other brownish woods they would have used. I can get this cue, another older one piece with rosewood or ebony butt wood, and an orange looking valley supreme for $100-$130.

Would this be a good deal?
 
cuesblues said:
I bought 4 in poor condition for $300
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I bought three in poor condition for $12 about ten years ago at a flea market in Loveland. I was thrilled to get them even though their condition is so rough.

One is Brazilian rosewood and a fantastic example. The right cue maker might have enough tricks in his bag to make a player out of it.
 
Cuebuddy said:
I bought three in poor condition for $12 about ten years ago at a flea market in Loveland. I was thrilled to get them even though their condition is so rough.

One is Brazilian rosewood and a fantastic example. The right cue maker might have enough tricks in his bag to make a player out of it.
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I bought mine last year at Hanks><:smile:
 
thubosky said:
Hi,

I'm wondering how much is a decent price for a WIllie Hoppe one-piece Titlist cue. Looks like the label is green but in poor condition. Some of the tips of the points are lifting up a little, and the whole cue is really really dark like dark brown. I beleive the hardwood is a brownish color so pretty sure its not ebony. Sighting down the cue it has a warp towards the tip.

Just holding the cue feels like its a beast. It doesnt have a tip on it, but I am wondering how much to pay for it, and if it can be converted if I ever wanted to with the condition of the tips of the points lifting up a little? Also how do these cues hit as a one piece???
I'm going through a phase where I shoot better with one piece house cues then my own personal cues sometimes so I figure this cue should hit a ton.
Thanks,
Tim
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In the condition you mention, probably $150 to $200 if it's straight and has the decal. The cue can be refinished by Scot at Proficient - you can call him for a price. He did 2 26 1/2's for me and they came out amazing.

The points issue should be dealt with. the refinish should do it if they are just coming up a little. When they stick up at the ends, they tend to get caught on something and snag - then the ends tear or break off and the repair is prohibitively expensive.
 
and a replacement decal is around $25 or $30. Which finishes off a nice refinish job :)
 
thubosky said:
Thanks and the wood is hard to tell since the whole cue has a dark patina. The shaft part even looks dark like Purple Heart almost. I would say the butt wood is not ebony, rosewood, or oak. Possibly purple heart but I think it is one of the other brownish woods they would have used. I can get this cue, another older one piece with rosewood or ebony butt wood, and an orange looking valley supreme for $100-$130.

Would this be a good deal?
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well, without seeing it, and seeing the condition... you're only risking a hundo... prolly worth the gamble imho.
 
ChicagoRJ said:
well, without seeing it, and seeing the condition... you're only risking a hundo... prolly worth the gamble imho.
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Thanks. I figure it is worth the risk too. I just think the history behind the cue is really cool, being so old and everything. Also, the balance of it and weight just feels great the way it is so I'm thinking I'll like how it hits but it needs a tip so i cant try it out until I buy it.

And I don't know if it could be how the house cues are fatter or the balance or feel or deflection properties, but I can always seem to pick one up and I can shoot great with one. They sort of help me with my fundamentals. My stance, grip, and stroke seem to come together whenever I use one. I heard Lambros or some other cue makers try to emulate the pure hit of a one piece house cue.
 
I guess I should add that it has willie hoppe engraved or burned into the forearm of the cue. Did all Titlists have this? And would this make it worth more? The label is green, but not much left of it.
Thanks,
Tim
 
Bump up for pictures added! Maybe I can get a better evaluation with some pictures now .
Thanks,
Tim
 
Looks convertable to me. Might need to lift the points and inject some glue in them with a syringe. I'd say 175.00-250.00 if its fat and straight.
 
deadnutz said:
Looks convertable to me. Might need to lift the points and inject some glue in them with a syringe. I'd say 175.00-250.00 if its fat and straight.
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Thanks for the info. It seems really fat, my buddy forgot to measure it when he took the pics. But sighting down it you can see it's warped towards the tip end. Not sure how much that affects the value? My friend said said in 75% condition it's worth $275. He said a guy told him that. We are just trying to find a fair price for both of us.
 
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