Is Meucci Making a Comeback

lfigueroa

lfigueroa

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I note that Chohan is playing with a Meucci nowadays, with an impressive display v Lunda a few days ago.

They are also sponsoring some other top flight players. Normally I would discount player endorsements but maybe there is something there to consider…

Anyone played with their recent models?

Lou Figueroa
 
I bought an entry level Meucci cue last Black Friday and I totally loved it before it was stolen. Excellent low deflection wood shaft, with a nice taper and perfect amount of responsiveness for me.

I see people using them at league night and in pool halls quite often, though I only know of a handful of pros who use them (such as Billy Thorpe).

Also, apparently they're getting so many orders that they have months backup for pretty much all of their cues if you order them straight from Meucci.
 
Vietnamese player Phuc Long Nguyen spotted with what appears to be a Meucci Diamond Ebony

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Think most Pro level Players, Play with Cue that a FREE, or They are Paid to Play with. Maybe everyone should sell their SouthWest's, BlackBore's, Gus's, and Barry Cue's. Move on to a CueTech, as I think SVB uses one, CueTech.

CueTech must be magic asc SBV uses one, or could it be SBV uses one because CueTech offer SBV the most money to use their Cue.
 
CocoboloCowboy said:
Think most Pro level Players, Play with Cue that a FREE, or They are Paid to Play with. Maybe everyone should sell their SouthWest's, BlackBore's, Gus's, and Barry Cue's. Move on to a CueTech, as I think SVB uses one, CueTech.

CueTech must be magic asc SBV uses one, or could it be SBV uses one because CueTech offer SBV the most money to use their Cue.
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That’s exactly what is happening with young and new players, they want CueTec and don’t care about these fancy expensive cues.

All the big collectors are old and dying, all the big cue makers are old and dying.
Young cue makers find it hard to survive economically, they will stop eventually.

Pool cues will become just like any sporting equipment, you’ll buy performance from big companies.
Might not happen next week, but that’s the future.

Inlays and points and splices all had at first a construction reason, later they became a simple tools of esthetics.
You can get these esthetics today with high quality decals/overlays on high performance cues for a fraction of the price.
 
skor said:
That’s exactly what is happening with young and new players, they want CueTec and don’t care about these fancy expensive cues.

All the big collectors are old and dying, all the big cue makers are old and dying.
Young cue makers find it hard to survive economically, they will stop eventually.

Pool cues will become just like any sporting equipment, you’ll buy performance from big companies.
Might not happen next week, but that’s the future.

Inlays and points and splices all had at first a construction reason, later they became a simple tools of esthetics.
You can get these esthetics today with high quality decals/overlays on high performance cues for a fraction of the price.
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Up and coming player have figured out there is NO Magic Cues, they would play with a Players SP is the money was right. Also they who are rising stars have figured out Skill, and Poll IQ. Be the no skill player with Big Fancy Cue.

Big Collectors like Glen Family, Steve Eisner, and Will Prout to name their are all getting old. One has already dies.

Cue Collecting like Pool is chaging directions.

Yes there are few old school rooms, but most pool today in being played in mule-use venues catering to Booze, Dart, Sports on TV, Loud Music, and last Pool.

Maybe the young up coming player will form association, make demands on Tournament promoters, to escrow prize money, and quit being treaded ike Bush League Athletes.

Hopefully these young gun will put some of their winning away to aoild a GoFundMe, for the Greatest Pool Player Ever who died broke, and never put something away for that rainy day.............HOPE.
 
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RickLafayette said:
Is Meucci making a comeback? As far as service goes, a resounding NO. Don't get me started on their service. There's enough documentation elsewhere on this site.
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I also wasn't impressed with the service I received when I sent a shaft back to them to get a dashed joint ring put on it ,
I even gave them the model number of the cue and yes it was a extra shaft but still I had hoped they wouldn't let me down which they did I almost as badly as FedEx shipping but that story I'll save for another day .
 
lfigueroa said:
I note that Chohan is playing with a Meucci nowadays, with an impressive display v Lunda a few days ago.

They are also sponsoring some other top flight players. Normally I would discount player endorsements but maybe there is something there to consider…

Anyone played with their recent models?

Lou Figueroa
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I know you are referring to playability, Lou. My answer is Yes! And I love it. I have a new Gambler. Love the PRO shaft and whatever tip they use. The fit and finish is perfect. And it's not expensive, so while I take good care of all of my cues I'm not anxious if it gets a little ding or scratch. I've also used it in combat against players better than myself, playing even one pocket, and held up.
 

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I can recall a time (maybe early 80s) when the majority of all pros were playing with a Meucci. We all owned one at one time. Personally, I always thought they played great. Then there was a period when they fell out of flavor and you'd be made fun of for buying or playing with a Meucci. Now I see a lot more Meucci cues again and folks stopped making fun of them. So yes, I think they are on the comeback!
 
I've owned a few of the Meucci Originals (block letter logo, not the script style logo) back in the day...I thought they played OK, but were a little "whippy"....I don't know how their current cues compare, but if I was after a production cue, I think I'd consider a few other makers, over Meucci...
 
lfigueroa said:
I note that Chohan is playing with a Meucci nowadays, with an impressive display v Lunda a few days ago.

They are also sponsoring some other top flight players. Normally I would discount player endorsements but maybe there is something there to consider…

Anyone played with their recent models?

Lou Figueroa
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Not I. 1993ish M3 is my only one.
 
fjk said:
Then there was a period when they fell out of flavor and you'd be made fun of for buying or playing with a Meucci.
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that never happened here, in sweden. when they came they were the coolest cues (and some say best playing), and if someone whips out an old meucci now it's still quite cool. i was never a big fan, but design wise they've always been better looking than most production cues
 
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