Searing Cue
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Looks like the OP updated his original post and has received his cue. Glad it got resolved and hope others get their cues back too.
I didnt see that
Okay…….I have to ask……..why is one of Searing’s cues so highly praised and prized over any other highly talented
cue maker? His veneers & points aren’t extraordinary, nor are the rings or inlays. He doesn’t create designs that can’t
be made just as sweet by a top named cue maker. I won’t bother posting cue maker names that can compete but IMO,
there are. Regardless, no matter how great anyone thinks he is as a cue maker, he rates F when it comes to customer
service and common decency in how to interact with customers. Now I’m basing this on what others have posted as
I’ve never had any dealings with Mr. Searing. Nonetheless, what has been written is highly condemnable, at least IMO.
Back to his cue making, I’d welcome having it explained why he makes cues better than another top name cue maker.
Does he have a private forest where he gets his wood or use crafting techniques that are a secret method that’s been shared with him? He makes gorgeous, highly praised cues, or so I’ve read. So what makes his cues so special that any pool cue
enthusiast would indulge his rudeness and inconsideration that have been described in this thread? Is he really that good?
cue maker? His veneers & points aren’t extraordinary, nor are the rings or inlays. He doesn’t create designs that can’t
be made just as sweet by a top named cue maker. I won’t bother posting cue maker names that can compete but IMO,
there are. Regardless, no matter how great anyone thinks he is as a cue maker, he rates F when it comes to customer
service and common decency in how to interact with customers. Now I’m basing this on what others have posted as
I’ve never had any dealings with Mr. Searing. Nonetheless, what has been written is highly condemnable, at least IMO.
Back to his cue making, I’d welcome having it explained why he makes cues better than another top name cue maker.
Does he have a private forest where he gets his wood or use crafting techniques that are a secret method that’s been shared with him? He makes gorgeous, highly praised cues, or so I’ve read. So what makes his cues so special that any pool cue
enthusiast would indulge his rudeness and inconsideration that have been described in this thread? Is he really that good?
People are a sucker for his stuff.... and take his arrogant crap. He ain't that good. People buy into him.
i don't know what he charges for a "base" (does he still make them?) cue at this time, back in the day they were in the same ballpark as B Szam, Blk Boar, etc.
Dennis earned his bones based on the quality of the raw material he used and his execution was PERFECT, without fail.
if you look at some of his embellished.cues closely his intricate cnc work is as good as it gets.
last, but not least, they aren't readily available on the secondary market, as the majority of us know
Lol. I missed that update aswell and had even sent Andy a couple PM's.
I visited his shop unannounced and got my cues back.
Most all of the other things mentioned in this thread upto and including filing a report with the local sherrif didn't work so I went and got them back myself.
This was not me being a tough guy, cause I'm not, I just calmly walked in, explained who I was and walked out with the cues an hour or so later after Dennis did some of the work that I had originally sent them over for.
You handled it properly. I’m sure Dennis was happy you’re done and he’s clear. Dennis’ fault is he is a poor manager.
I think once you talk to him you get reeled in by his passion about cues and the man can talk to a novice about cue building and not make you feel stupid. I think Dennis is a spur of the moment guy, if you have his attention and he likes you he seems to be spot on. He flat out told me "no way" he could take a cue order years ago, but was a pleasure to deal with in my experience of sending my cue and getting it back in a timely manner with a custom built "S" shaft and some mods to the joint, according to him, not sure exactly what that means. However, the used shaft I purchased here from a member played far superior to the new shaft he made for me. Still have it, now I am wondering if its the ivory ferrule, the new one was not. Only ivory shaft I ever used, so maybe Bava is onto something.
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If you knew nothing about cues and all you did was hit with them, you'd find that Dennis cues would be on top of the list for playability and general craftsmanship. I mean, I played with literally over one thousand cues plus over the course of two decades (buying and selling), and when I said his cues play well, I meant they play really well. As soon as you pick his cue up, the balance is dead on, and you know the cue will play well. I bought one of his shafts at SBE for 600.00 with the original joint protector, and Dennis matched it to my playing cue (I had him cut into my ivory joint to match his shaft pilot).....it is sitting in my case next to my Gus Szamboti shaft....must be over 10 years now. I didn't care about the value of the cue that's stuck with Dennis; I cared more that I lost a damn good playing sneaky cue that I wish I had back in my case. The combination of his wood selection and his attention to detail, his execution and processing steps, etc.....I don't know what else he does, but his cues play well. Dennis's higher-end cues are a modern classic of what a Gus Szamboti would have evolved into.....if that makes any sense.
Dennis has always been solid. Maybe I have been lucky. The last interaction with him was a tip install on one of his shafts, it went as smooth as silk.
I'd normally just scroll past comment's like this and pass it off as ignorance but you said it as more matter of fact so that shows me you just don't know anything about his work, and/or just don't know what you're looking at... As for creating designs that could be made "just as sweet" by any top name cue maker, well sure they may be able to design BUT then comes execution. Very view can or want to execute them like he does.
Yes... The market says that
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I hope Dennis is doing well? And getting the cues returned to thier rightful owners?
Hopefully, any money owed he can refund or come to a agreeable resolution with the other party.
Dennis, if you see this continue to work on yourself. Reach out for some help if you need it. Life throws alot of things at us all!
Take care Buddy
Hopefully, any money owed he can refund or come to a agreeable resolution with the other party.
Dennis, if you see this continue to work on yourself. Reach out for some help if you need it. Life throws alot of things at us all!
Take care Buddy
His veneers are not flat pieces of dyed wood.
They are V shaped woods he cuts and dyes himself. That's why you don't see a vertical line where they meet at the top.
His inlay over inlay is second to none.
The internals are pretty much perfect.
If I need a magnifying glass to appreciate his workmanship, and given the asking price for even his basic 4 point cue designs sans veneers, I gotta say, IMO, he’s overpriced versus the great quality other cue makers offer. I stand alone it looks like whilst others sing his praises but I am not awed by his cue making, let alone his customer service that has been publicly scorned on Az. I’ll concede that he makes very handsome cues but so do many of his cue making peers. Everyone has an opinion and that’s mine. I merely question the justification on the high asking price for Searing cues versus other cue makers.
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Prices still keep.going up.
And it will be ridiculous once he retires.
I'm just talking about the cues. Not gonna go into the other stuff.
Ask any cue maker you know who's not jealous of him and has good knowledge.
Most will tell you why his cues command what they command.
And you really need a magnifying glass to check the insanity of his cues.
Those dots you see are actually diamonds over diamonds inlays.
Inlays line up shaft down to the E ring.
Seamless veneers.
That's what they said 5 years ago.
Prices still keep.going up.
And it will be ridiculous once he retires.
I'm just talking about the cues. Not gonna go into the other stuff.
Ask any cue maker you know who's not jealous of him and has good knowledge.
Most will tell you why his cues command what they command.
And you really need a magnifying glass to check the insanity of his cues.
Those dots you see are actually diamonds over diamonds inlays.
Inlays line up shaft down to the E ring.
Seamless veneers.
You sound like a Searing admirer……that’s fine…..I’ll place Joel Hercek on the same shelf as Searing.
Joel’s cues are just as pretty, as well made and he answers his phone when you call him. He always has
for me. Knowledgeable pool players often have a favorite cue maker. Yours is Dennis whereas mine is Joel
I handled a JH and it is a beautifully made cue. If I wanted a high end that is the one.
That's not a fair comparison
But it's the difference between a bespoke, coachbuilt luxury hypercar, and a Corvette C8
The C8 might win in a race, but the status and luxury of the other is unparalleled
I'm not advocating for one over the other, but there are differences down to the finish and polishing of each bolt
Actually, I just tried to answer your question what makes Searing cues special.
Hercek, having lineage to Spain is of course great.
Petersen is actually my favorite maker of all time.
I don't play much anymore.
I just make sticks.