Dream cue
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My Post Didn't Recommend Any Cue-Maker
I intentionally omitted recommending any cue-makers, or cue features etc.
When you order a custom cue, unlike buying a pre-owned cue, you get to pick the most important stuff that entirely determines how the cue plays, such as the weight of the cue butt and shafts, type of shaft taper, shaft sizes and cue join type.
You don't have to just ask "Build me a cue that weighs between 19.0 and 19.5 ozs." Personally, that's almost akin to buying a production cue. Instead, you get to confer and work with the cue-maker on deciding what the specifications for your cue will be.
I've learned that having a cue built the way you want it is a lot more important than defaulting to the cue-maker's judgement or buying a used cue.......and if what you wanted in your cue posed any challenges, the cue-maker will surely let you know. Bob did that when he made my cue last year and gosh almighty, Jerry R. and I have been on the phone many times discussing my cue and changing things so he could deliver a cue that meets the cue specs I provided.
That's the greatest benefit of having a custom cue made......your cue won't be the specs of some previously owned cue you just bought and accepted. Instead, your cue will be contoured to your exact playing preferences.......it's no different than being fitted for custom golf clubs except that this time you get to fit yourself to your cue and you decide how it turns out.
Matt B.
I intentionally omitted recommending any cue-makers, or cue features etc.
When you order a custom cue, unlike buying a pre-owned cue, you get to pick the most important stuff that entirely determines how the cue plays, such as the weight of the cue butt and shafts, type of shaft taper, shaft sizes and cue join type.
You don't have to just ask "Build me a cue that weighs between 19.0 and 19.5 ozs." Personally, that's almost akin to buying a production cue. Instead, you get to confer and work with the cue-maker on deciding what the specifications for your cue will be.
I've learned that having a cue built the way you want it is a lot more important than defaulting to the cue-maker's judgement or buying a used cue.......and if what you wanted in your cue posed any challenges, the cue-maker will surely let you know. Bob did that when he made my cue last year and gosh almighty, Jerry R. and I have been on the phone many times discussing my cue and changing things so he could deliver a cue that meets the cue specs I provided.
That's the greatest benefit of having a custom cue made......your cue won't be the specs of some previously owned cue you just bought and accepted. Instead, your cue will be contoured to your exact playing preferences.......it's no different than being fitted for custom golf clubs except that this time you get to fit yourself to your cue and you decide how it turns out.
Matt B.
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Decisions, Decisions..
Matt, you have been having custom cues built since around 1984 I think, and that Runde Schon took two attempts and now does not meet your requirements as a player. 30 years later you have it dialed in, which is to be expected, when did you know exactly what you wanted in a cue. I just don't know, some cues feel great some feel good, I have to be 100% honest I had a Pro-h Pechauer that I loved and sold because my buddies have me grief over it at one point, how stupid is that. Although I used the cash to buy a early 80's Frey sneaky so I can't complain.
Matt, you have been having custom cues built since around 1984 I think, and that Runde Schon took two attempts and now does not meet your requirements as a player. 30 years later you have it dialed in, which is to be expected, when did you know exactly what you wanted in a cue. I just don't know, some cues feel great some feel good, I have to be 100% honest I had a Pro-h Pechauer that I loved and sold because my buddies have me grief over it at one point, how stupid is that. Although I used the cash to buy a early 80's Frey sneaky so I can't complain.
Interesting question
Apparently if a one man shop builds a cue it is custom. According to the standard of this site. Ie. Schon has three employees and they are production, yet Jacoby has 20-30 and they are custom. I am a dealer for both, the masses are asses. If I recall Scruggs had Bob and Mike building catalog cues, but they are custom, kinda odd. This is the only industry I know that if you are successful and sell alot of product, you suck.
Apparently if a one man shop builds a cue it is custom. According to the standard of this site. Ie. Schon has three employees and they are production, yet Jacoby has 20-30 and they are custom. I am a dealer for both, the masses are asses. If I recall Scruggs had Bob and Mike building catalog cues, but they are custom, kinda odd. This is the only industry I know that if you are successful and sell alot of product, you suck.
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Custom cues from any Maker could be a crapshoot
I have owned many cues starting back in the early 60s. Very few were special. A few had a feel of an extension of my body with an amazing feedback. At the top was my Cochran cue. At at advanced age when my skills had diminished, with no expectations I tested the cue and then put it in my safe. I broke a full rack and ran out all 15 with ease. Felt like I could not miss. A feeling of full confidence in my cue. Before that I would have to go back over 20 years to the 80s for a cue that special. I no longer collect cues, but if I wanted a $2500 or more player I would pick up a Scruggs made by Cochran in his last few years.
RIP Mike.
I have owned many cues starting back in the early 60s. Very few were special. A few had a feel of an extension of my body with an amazing feedback. At the top was my Cochran cue. At at advanced age when my skills had diminished, with no expectations I tested the cue and then put it in my safe. I broke a full rack and ran out all 15 with ease. Felt like I could not miss. A feeling of full confidence in my cue. Before that I would have to go back over 20 years to the 80s for a cue that special. I no longer collect cues, but if I wanted a $2500 or more player I would pick up a Scruggs made by Cochran in his last few years.
RIP Mike.