What’s the worst cue you’ve ever bought?
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You need to describe what this cursed Szamboti looked like!In Detroit back in the late 70’s there was a Gus Szamboti that had at least a half dozen owners in a month that I know of personally, myself being one.
No one could play with it at all. It was a jinxy cue to say the least. Weirdest shit anyone ever saw. Nice looking cue, no one made money on it, it just kept getting sold and sold and sold. It was like there was a Gypsy curse on it.
Dean took it off your hands.
Earl Strickland -series?
Considering the praise, the worst cue I have ever owned was a Zylr cue, sneaky pete style. Constant taper, hit was dull but so stiff that it was quite difficult to get any action on the cueball plus it was deflecting a lot. Also, the shaft was warped. I bought it here in AzB and also sold it quite soon after acquiring it. I hope it made someone happy, who likes his stiffy.
Around 1995-96, I bought a brand new Longoni cue. After playing it with a couple of weeks, it started making a weird noise when shooting. My friend inspected the cue and effortlessly popped the ferrule out. Glued it back on and sold the cue immediately and bought a Bear cue which I used for almost a decade.
Biloxi Boy
Man With A Golden Arm
I would contact Shuriken and request a replacement. Given their circumstances over the last three years, it does not surprise me that some things might have gotten by them. But even at $100, I think they intended to supply good cues and not turds. Mine plays fine. I find adjusting to the 60" length to be a challenge, but that's on me.
Still have it. Still can.I would have just epoxied the weight bolt in, and called it a day.
Had the exact same experience with a Skip Weston cue. Great guy, and built a stunning cue for me...but it was an absolute dud. Couldn't sell it fast enough.
Good to "see" you're still around, Koop.
Same experience, brother. Guy was fantastic to deal with. Cue just hit like mud.
Hope you've been well.
Skip Weston.
There was a buzz in the forearm. Then the pin and ivory joint got loose.
Then there were more problems.
In the end Skip rebuilt it sent it back. I didn’t dare play with it and sold it in person to a cue flipper with full disclosure for way less than I paid.
Could not have been happier after it was gone…
Btw that cue was on the cover of his website, stunning looking cue!
There was a buzz in the forearm. Then the pin and ivory joint got loose.
Then there were more problems.
In the end Skip rebuilt it sent it back. I didn’t dare play with it and sold it in person to a cue flipper with full disclosure for way less than I paid.
Could not have been happier after it was gone…
Btw that cue was on the cover of his website, stunning looking cue!
Don't forget the cloth ....and the chalk
I had two Olney cues, both hit completely dead, no feel at all. Sold both of them. Also had a beautiful Purple Heart and Ebony Capone cue with ivory inlays. Had the same dead hit.
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I ordered a Willie Speed sneaky pete directly from him on here and it warped immediately and had a super brittle hit. People had talked him up so I was surprised.
I also had a Brian Prulhiere right when I was starting out, if anyone remembers him lol. I had bought it right before he got found out and shunned for basically making decal cues and acting like they had real points and veneers. I sold that at a loss on eBay I think.
I’ve had other cues that were clearly well made that I just didn’t like the hit of, like an Omen cue that felt stiff and dead. I absolutely love the way Lambros cues hit and play, but I had one that while being my favorite aesthetically that I’ve had (brown phenolic, nice birdseye, I liked the rings etc) it played like an absolute dog. I could not for the life of me make a ball with it. I also had a sneaky Pete of his with the ultra joint that I hated the hit of and I’ve seen passed around a bunch, so other people must feel the same I guess.
I also had a Brian Prulhiere right when I was starting out, if anyone remembers him lol. I had bought it right before he got found out and shunned for basically making decal cues and acting like they had real points and veneers. I sold that at a loss on eBay I think.
I’ve had other cues that were clearly well made that I just didn’t like the hit of, like an Omen cue that felt stiff and dead. I absolutely love the way Lambros cues hit and play, but I had one that while being my favorite aesthetically that I’ve had (brown phenolic, nice birdseye, I liked the rings etc) it played like an absolute dog. I could not for the life of me make a ball with it. I also had a sneaky Pete of his with the ultra joint that I hated the hit of and I’ve seen passed around a bunch, so other people must feel the same I guess.
I suppose my second Meucci Cue in the early 90’s is in contention. Inlays popped, points popped, and the butt cap fell off. I played with that cue for about 10 years and won about 50 tournaments.
I also had a Maximum by Meucci that the shaft warped. You could actually see the minor knot in the shaft that caused the warp
I got a cheap cue from Bert Kinnister, and I believe he said he made it. In restrospect, it was meant to be cheap… and it succeded. I suppose it would’ve been OK if I re-wrapped with real Irish linen and re-tapered the shaft.
I also had a Maximum by Meucci that the shaft warped. You could actually see the minor knot in the shaft that caused the warp
I got a cheap cue from Bert Kinnister, and I believe he said he made it. In restrospect, it was meant to be cheap… and it succeded. I suppose it would’ve been OK if I re-wrapped with real Irish linen and re-tapered the shaft.
Thanks for participation in the challenge! Your support is highly appreciated.
Warped shaft is a big issue. There are several cues available right now so if you send it back, we'll change it for a new one. In case of manufacturing defect.
There are many reasons of warping on a shaft. It is unlikely that you've got a warped shaft from a box. Moisture level, environmental temperature changings, leaning position for storing a cue, horizontal loads or impacts on a shaft and many more. It is possible to investigate when we have the cue on hands.
In general, it is wood, it has to be kept in a warm dry place positioned vertically or in a closed case to keep the moisture level stable.
Anyway, email me please and we'll figure something out: shurikencues@gmail.com
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Thank you for giving me an opportunity to post in this thread.
So as you can see proper finishing does matter and it may add a tangible value for a cue. We have a lot to offer for cuemakers and cue collectors. Such as custom unique recognisable cue blanks with your ownership and an infinite possibilities for developing your collection.
There are a couple of blanks ready to be shipped today.
Our finishing costs $200 per item.
There are several cues available in stock right now. You can find them on our website.
Butt diameter: 31mm.
Joint: Uniloc QR, Radial, 3/8-10. 21.33mm.
Tip: 12mm, fiber.
Weight: 600g.
Length: 30 + 30 inches
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To balance the reality, my cue was perfect and for $200 with the upgraded joint and gratuity, it was well worth it. Also, I feel like I helped take down Putin, I feel horrible for his people who are being forced to fight. I have to imagine they love their families and friends as much as we do. I do feel the World Cup made a lot of other countries realize as people we love them like or own. I’m leaving out additional comments to avoid being political!
same, meooshi, black dot shaft. previously owned by javelin thrower