By "4 number player" do you mean an APA 4? Schon is a very good cue especially the older ones. No guarantee you would get a better cue for $1,000.
best cue up to a 1,000 dollars
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By "4 number player" do you mean an APA 4? Schon is a very good cue especially the older ones. No guarantee you would get a better cue for $1,000.
Post a thread in the WTB category stating your budget and what you have in mind for a cue.
If you haven’t decided yet, don’t ask cue sellers to help you figure that out by bringing offers.
Simple ex., wrap or wrap less? Which do you prefer? Pretty much everyone has a preference.
Being more clear maximizes your time and hopefully promotes a better response on your thread.
The more you can share, even of a general nature, about what you want helps. If you don’t know,
well, that is a horse of an entirely different color. But generally, most players know what they want.
Since main forum allows for gen’l pool related threads, post there but also mention your WTB thread.
Meanwhile, think about any cue-makers that already interest & watch to see if any cues get offered up.
If you haven’t decided yet, don’t ask cue sellers to help you figure that out by bringing offers.
Simple ex., wrap or wrap less? Which do you prefer? Pretty much everyone has a preference.
Being more clear maximizes your time and hopefully promotes a better response on your thread.
The more you can share, even of a general nature, about what you want helps. If you don’t know,
well, that is a horse of an entirely different color. But generally, most players know what they want.
Since main forum allows for gen’l pool related threads, post there but also mention your WTB thread.
Meanwhile, think about any cue-makers that already interest & watch to see if any cues get offered up.
Bought my Josey in 2007. Still my playing cue. Just don't see any need to look elsewhere. 'Nuff said.
"Pros" like pro players, or "pros" of trying 100 cues a year? Pro players can play with anything, they are likely sponsored so the opinion is biased.
Do your homework, the secondary market is choc-full of cue deals. A lot can be had in your price range.
JV
Do your homework, the secondary market is choc-full of cue deals. A lot can be had in your price range.
JV
It came because one needs not spend $1,000.00, a $300.00 McDermott will work, if the guy just want something to play with that is a Player & simple.
McDermott makes expensive stuff, but it the same basic product, with bell & whistles.
I can attest that Josey makes a nice cue. I used a Josey sneaky for 2 years when I returned to the game.
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For under 1000...hard to beat “joey”cues...joey bautista from California...i have one right now thats purpleheart handle with birdseye maple forearm and buttsleeve with fancy rings and stag?joint and shaft collars...i just don,t think you can buy a better cue( mine is around 650) and if you would have asked me a month ago i would have said josey or rick howard merry widow....I actually think joey cues play better,!
True - his current cue is a Schon. I wouldn't guarantee a huge upgrade in how the cue plays for $1,000 unless the Schon is warped or something.
I read that but was thinking he just want a second player. So that why I chimed in what I did.
Truth is you can only use one Cue at a time.
If you'd like to try out a carbon fiber set-up, I have a becue available.
Natural born naked with two of the white shafts - a 5.1 (11.8mm tip) and a Prime (12mm tip) +joint protectors, an extension, and glove for $1,000.
If you're interested pm your email address to me and I'll send you some pictures.
Good luck in your search.
Harry
Natural born naked with two of the white shafts - a 5.1 (11.8mm tip) and a Prime (12mm tip) +joint protectors, an extension, and glove for $1,000.
If you're interested pm your email address to me and I'll send you some pictures.
Good luck in your search.
Harry
I think there probably a little more but i,m not sure...mine is in 95% condition,really great shape,and thats about what they go for on secondary market,give or take .i said 650 because thats what i would take for mine. They REALLY play good. I know you,re a cue guy and just reading your posts,i think you are a lot like me and judge a cue by how they PLAY first and aesthetics second...with joey cues you get it all because he really pairs good hitting woods together and premium shafts. For the money,he just builds top notch players.I have never read a bad review of his cues,only how much people regret getting rid of them lol...
"Best" is mostly a matter of opinion based on individual preferences. If you can provide what you like in a cue we can give you much better direction. Such as
1. Do you like a softer hit or harder hit?
2. What level of stiffness do you like in a cue ? ( some zip. medium, stiff, very stiff)
3. What type of balance?
4. What sound do you prefer?
5. Does it require and extension?
6. Is LD really important in the cue?
7. Is production OK or does it need to be a true custom form a cue maker?
8. How fancy does it need to be for $1000
9. Type of joint
Answer those questions and I think I and several others could recommend a cue that you would be happy with.
Its always been hard for me to find a custom for under $1k new. Also hard to find a used one too from a well known maker. I would recommend a plain jane Capone if he still offers it. Years ago he was selling plain jane's at a pick your wood w/ wrap for $700. Should of bought that a long time ago.
I would suggest Jeff Olney or Troy Downey for a big pin, flat faced style cue. Best bang for your buck IMO.
You can get a good Olney on the secondary market but, a long wait for a new one.
You can get a New Downey with two shafts through Mueller Recreational Products in about 4 to 6 months. He builds several models under $1k and they are excellent cues. Troy flies way under the radar in the cue maker world.
If you want “Old School” steel jointed, piloted joint type of cue, the best ones I’ve ever laid my hands on are from Garten Bierbower. I believe you can get a player from him for about $1k. Less if you can find a gently used one.
You can get a good Olney on the secondary market but, a long wait for a new one.
You can get a New Downey with two shafts through Mueller Recreational Products in about 4 to 6 months. He builds several models under $1k and they are excellent cues. Troy flies way under the radar in the cue maker world.
If you want “Old School” steel jointed, piloted joint type of cue, the best ones I’ve ever laid my hands on are from Garten Bierbower. I believe you can get a player from him for about $1k. Less if you can find a gently used one.
Jeff makes awesome cues. I sold mine in a moment of weakness when I needed money for a medical bill and it is the one cue I truly regret selling. I would buy it back in a flash.
Plus his cues have the added benefit of providing a solid triceps workout every time you screw it together.