After great John Davis,who is best cue blank maker now?

[ghj26563047]

Thanks

 

[garczar]

Andrew Rounceville, hands down imo. Super craftsmanship. Diveney uses a lot of his stuff. He worked with John prior to his passing. Get in line or catch him at a cue show before he sells out which is usually in the first hour.

 

[garczar]

Prather also does fine work. Not quite AR-speed but still damn nice.

 

[7stud]

Check out Kelly Peterson (mvp cues):

If you examine the following area on a cue made from a JD blank:

...you will notice a big difference. Modern blank makers get a much tighter/neater fit with the forearm.

 

[garczar]

Check out Kelly Peterson (mvp cues):

If you examine the following area on a cue made from a JD blank:

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...you will notice a big difference. Modern blank makers get a much tighter/neater fit with the forearm.

He does great stuff. He's not taking any orders is he?

 

[garczar]

Forgot about Shelby Williams. Another top notch guy.

 

[garczar]

Another that i've never seen but heard good things about is Ernie Omori. Lives in Seattle area iirc. He's "Ernie eyeocues" here on AZ.

 

[Tennesseejoe]

I got one of his last ones...special order...Alex Brick finished it. OB Classic shaft.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

Ernie omori was always my top favorite
But it’s been impossible to get him to sell anything the past 5 years

I’ve had several of his blanks
Always had the longest sharpest points

Especially his veneered fs with butterflies wow what incredible work should be seen but so few out there

 

[Bishop]

Prather also does fine work. Not quite AR-speed but still damn nice.

I’ve done a number of cues with Prather blanks. One thing I like is that if I need to make a purchase there’s almost always stock to choose from.

 

[lfigueroa]

Check out Kelly Peterson (mvp cues):

If you examine the following area on a cue made from a JD blank:

View attachment 727022

...you will notice a big difference. Modern blank makers get a much tighter/neater fit with the forearm.

I have a JD blank finished by PFD and there are some small flaws at the points.

However, it is a super solid hitting cue that is currently my player while I give the girls (two Gina’s) a well deserved rest.

Lou Figueroa
looks ain’t everything

 

[jalapus logan]

Check out Kelly Peterson (mvp cues):

If you examine the following area on a cue made from a JD blank:

View attachment 727022

...you will notice a big difference. Modern blank makers get a much tighter/neater fit with the forearm.

I'll second both Kelly Peterson and Andrew Rounceville. I have a Rounceville blank finished by Kelly Peterson. Fantastic craftsmanship, it's my main player and I'll never sell it.

 

[Black-Balled]

Another that i've never seen but heard good things about is Ernie Omori. Lives in Seattle area iirc. He's "Ernie eyeocues" here on AZ.

His are my favorites, of the currently active folks

 

[measureman]

For simple 4 prong spliced blanks Schmelke is a good choice.
I've heard some "high end" makers use them in their sneaky petes.

https://www.schmelkecue.com/pool-cue-making-supplies/cue-butt-stock-4-prong-spliced.html.html

 

[ghj26563047]

UP!!!

 

[Texas Carom Club]

its still ernie imo