Best "production cue" builder

Shooter08

Shooter08

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Recently had a customer ask me about Mezz cues, I have never shot with one. In my opinion Schon makes the most consistent of what most of you call a production cue from what I have personally tried. I have also heard nothing but positives about the Jacoby Hybrid Edge cues our customers have purchased. In your opinion if you had to recommend a production cue with LD technology or not i.e. Schon made by one company, price not being a issue what would it be. I'm not looking for a mixed match, so no Schon/predator combos. One "production" maker of the complete cue. Input is appreciated. Thx
 
:Dschon for more than 20yrPERIOD......................WHEN OB AND ALL THE REST GOT 20 PLUS YEARS OF STRAIT? ROLLING CUES TO SHOW AND THE THOSANDS OF PLAYERS TO BACK UP THAT CLAIM THEN THEY CAN AT BEST ATEND THAT DEBAT.............flu fly da killa
 
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Shooter08 said:
I am not familiar with Mezz, where are they made and what turns people on to them.
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I've never shot with one but Mezz cues are made in Japan (they are a Japanese company, these are not being outsourced) and I beleive have a very high level of fit and finish. Consistent product with all the details right. I've heard they hit great and have very nice LD shafts as well.

To pick a best, I think you have to decide what qualities make them the best. Schon has a great history and track record of producing cues with a really nice hit and a consistent feel and balance from one to the next. Not sure anyone else has done it so well for so long. But, in my experience, they are a little lax on the fit/finish details sometimes.

When it comes down to it, the only production cues I've given much thought to recently are Schon and Mezz. Decided to go with Schon, as you know.

OB seems to be doing some nice things as well, they have a surpringly nice classic look about them, I could see them gaining ground in the coming years as well.
 
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Without knowing your spending parameters, I will recommend McDermott
as being the everyday working man's (woman's) production cue.

If we are talking over $300.00, I whole-heartedly recommend my good friend
David Jacoby to anyone wanting a high quality cue at a reasonable price,
as I consider them to be a few notches above the average production cue.
 
Is Jacoby production? They make a lot of cues but they seem to make a significant number of custom cues, one-offs, etc. I don't see a lot of catalog model cues coming out of there and being kept in stock at dealers. I've always considered them a high output custom cue company.
 
Being cheeky - Southwest

Being realistic - I think Mezz are making the best production cues at the moment.

I have tried quite a few, Predator, Meucci, McDermott, Universal and Adam. Mezz are definitely ahead of this bunch for finish, design and shaft qaulity.

Some of the sharp pointed OB cues look very nice, but I have not played with one. I have used the OB1 shaft a few years ago, and hated it though.
 
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Mezz cues are great. They are made in Japan under mezz miki. Miki has been making cues since the sixties. A lot of the Adams and malis that were made in Japan were made by the miki company so they have been making cues for 50 plus years. They have a great selection of ld shafts as well as standard maple shafts. I personally play with a mezz. And if it can take the abuse that mika imminen gives his mezz and win the tournaments he has with it then it's good enough for me.
 
As far as production cues go...I'll have to say Mezz. I've got one and the quality of materials and workmanship cue rival some customs. Not too mention they play very well.:thumbup:
 
I'm surprised that Joss isn't getting more mention here. I stopped through Dan's shop a few years ago. He showed me their latest cue construction, and I have to say they're doing things inside cues that only custom makers are doing. As far as consistency, their manufacturing technique pretty much assures it. And, with Mezz's pricing being completely out to lunch, I'd be buying a Joss, with their standard non-LD shaft, and would stick an OB on the end of it.

All Joss cues are cored with a one piece maple core. But the core is shaped in such a way that only the forearm and butt sleeve are sleeved onto the maple core. No A joints in the cue means long term stability. And the core is straight grain maple, so the cues will balance out pretty much the same, regardless of wood selections in the cue.

Pechauer also makes an excellent cue for the money. I haven't looked at the OB Cues yet. I'd love to hear what's going on inside the cues, as that is what is appealing to me. Any aftermarket performance shaft can be stuck on the end of my cue. I want to make sure that the butt of the cue won't have any popping rings, or any major warpage in the butt end. Any time a manufacturer can come up with methods that fight any of the above issues, I'm a fan.
 
I'm a McDermott fanboy and love the lifetime warranty including but not limited to warpage. So if you are looking for a affordable cue that would be my choice.

I've also heard great things about OB and there customer service is some of the best I've seen too. I haven't shot with one though.

If you want to pay a little more Pechauer's look great and I've shot with a couple and like the feel of them.
 
Shawn Armstrong said:
I'm surprised that Joss isn't getting more mention here.
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Joss seems to be regarded pretty well and I've seen some nice cues from them, but they have some designs that just look a little off to me and I'm never sure what to think about their use of flamed birch instead of maple on so many of their cues. Don't see many other makers using birch and I have to wonder why that is.
 
Shawn Armstrong said:
I'm surprised that Joss isn't getting more mention here. I stopped through Dan's shop a few years ago. He showed me their latest cue construction, and I have to say they're doing things inside cues that only custom makers are doing. As far as consistency, their manufacturing technique pretty much assures it. And, with Mezz's pricing being completely out to lunch, I'd be buying a Joss, with their standard non-LD shaft, and would stick an OB on the end of it.

All Joss cues are cored with a one piece maple core. But the core is shaped in such a way that only the forearm and butt sleeve are sleeved onto the maple core. No A joints in the cue means long term stability. And the core is straight grain maple, so the cues will balance out pretty much the same, regardless of wood selections in the cue.

Pechauer also makes an excellent cue for the money. I haven't looked at the OB Cues yet. I'd love to hear what's going on inside the cues, as that is what is appealing to me. Any aftermarket performance shaft can be stuck on the end of my cue. I want to make sure that the butt of the cue won't have any popping rings, or any major warpage in the butt end. Any time a manufacturer can come up with methods that fight any of the above issues, I'm a fan.
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I play an entry level Joss with a medium tip and love the hit. I second the Joss. Funny you should mention it but my OB 2 plus with soft Kamui black 11.75mm should arrive today and I will stick it on my Joss.
 
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