Any NEW Meucci players?

[Matt_24]

I have to say, I just picked up this brand new Gambler with the Jokers at my local MEUCCI dealer, and I love it. The fit, finish, and playability are excellent. I owned an early 2000s gambler 20+ years ago and it was hot garbage. I think the ferrule lasted a week before cracking after average play. The new MEUCCI team is doing a nice job. I love the feel of the pro shaft. Who else is using one of the new Meucci’s for their playing cue?

 

[Lowell]

I bought a Meucci last year (a rainbow stained ANW-1) and I totally loved that thing, but it got stolen unfortunately.

The Pro shaft is my favorite shaft so far.

 

[JPB2]

Good looking cue. I sorta rotated my BMC casino cue out and have been playing with something else, but the Meucci isn’t going anywhere and could be called up from the practice squad. I like the Pro shaft and the quality of the cue is good. I know there was a post about recent customer service. I haven’t had to have repair work done and ordering an extension and joint protectors from them went fine. That was maybe 2 years ago tho, not 2 months. Anyway, I think you’ll enjoy the cue.

 

[PNWLocal]

I really like the Pro shaft, think they play great. I've ordered 2 custom order 3/8x10 shafts from them over the last year for 2 different cues. They fit perfectly and delivered within their stated lead time when ordering. I think it's great you can customize any of their shafts.

 

[Lowell]

Speaking of their shaft, it seems to be low deflection while providing a perfect (for me) level of feedback.

It has that nice "plink" sound from a properly hit cue ball.

 

[garczar]

The Pro shaft is nice but i just hear way to many horror stories of dealing with them. If looking for a new cue Meucci would be way down if not off the list altogether. I think their designs in general are really bad/ugly. I had a few old Originals yrs ago that played great and looked classic. New stuff with all the paua shell are horrid. Whatever floats-ur-boat i guess.

 

[Matt_24]

The Pro shaft is nice but i just hear way to many horror stories of dealing with them. If looking for a new cue Meucci would be way down if not off the list altogether. I think their designs in general are really bad/ugly. I had a few old Originals yrs ago that played great and looked classic. New stuff with all the paua shell are horrid. Whatever floats-ur-boat i guess.

I liked this model because it reminded me of their old school designs with new quality/playability.

 

[Sooner32]

I don't have any new Meucci's but I have a few Meucci Originals. I have a DH-1 at Proficient right now. I also have a pretty nice 84-5 with a decent original shaft that's 13mm. I ordered The Pro shaft with the matching ring work (from a reseller) that should be here Friday, so I guess I have 1/2 of a new Meucci.

I haven't played with any of The Pro shafts yet but look forward to it.

 

[JasonATX]

I like Meuccis for the most part, but not a fan of a cleared linen wrap. I had a really nice 97-15 that I wish I wouldn't have gotten rid of.

 

[Sooner32]

I like Meuccis for the most part, but not a fan of a cleared linen wrap. I had a really nice 97-15 that I wish I wouldn't have gotten rid of.

In the late 80's and early 90's I had several, and that cleared over wrap always annoyed me. I thought my Joss with linen felt way better. Today, they don't bother me as much and when getting one refinished I am going cleared over because that's the way I remember seeing them everywhere.

I recently was given a 84-4 with a solid white wrap. It is not perfect but if it wasn't cleared over I bet it would be a mess with a white wrap.

 

[skor]

this thread makes me want to get a Meucci, at leat for trying the Pro shaft, lord knows I don't need another cue or wooden shaft...
A friend of mine had the SE9 (SE IX), always thought it was a beautiful cue and it played great, old shaft, pre dots. When he sold it, I couldn't afford it, later I was sorry I didn't get it.
When I started playing pool at NYC bars back in the mid 90s, a guy there had a cue that looked like the HOF2, I always loved those white points and the logo style with the big M...
Also not a big fan of the coated grip, and the stories about their customer service and warped cues being sent, all this make me stay away but who knows, all it takes is one boring night, one too many beers and internet access....