Helo me make Schmelke player... :)

brilliance

brilliance

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Help me make Schmelke for $150 or less.

This is model that I selected:
http://schmelkecue.com/billiard-cues/schmelke-cues/m010-shedua.html

Your job is to suggest:

- joint type
- shaft type
- pro-taper
- tip (I can send third party one)
- weight
- shaft diameter

Cue would be birthday present to a friends of mine, he is a local league/bar player, playing around 10 years. This would be his first cue.
He likes to use lot of spin and always complain about bar cues :)

Thanks
 
DAVE_M

DAVE_M

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Call them. You will get a cheaper price than on the website.

I ordered a Purple Heart 4-Prong Sneaky a few years ago. The only modification that I asked was for black phenolic joint collars. Cost me $119 Shipped. That's a player for $150 or less.
 
brilliance

brilliance

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hi

How does it play?

What shaft specs did you choose?

What is the best wood in terms of playability?
 
DaveK

DaveK

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I have three Schmelke sneakies, each with a different shaft taper. The Pro Taper shaft is my favorite. I find the Extended Pro Taper a little too soft, the the standard (conical) taper too stiff, but it makes a great break cue. Otherwise all cues are equal and use the Schmelke standadr joint (all with the same diameter so I can mix and match shaft/butts).

Dave
 
DAVE_M

DAVE_M

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brilliance said:
How does it play?

What shaft specs did you choose?

What is the best wood in terms of playability?
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I chose a 5/16x18 joint pin with brass insert in the shaft. The shaft was their standard pro taper with a 12.25mm tip, melamine ferrule, and the standard Schmelke tip.

The cue hit very stiff, but played well. It was balanced well even with a weight bolt.

Wood choice is up to you. It's all preference.

If it helps your decision any, I now play with an Ebony/Curly Maple full splice 4-prong cue with black phenolic joint collars and butt cap. It has a G10 3/8x10 joint pin and no weight bolt. There isn't a single piece of metal in the entire cue.
 
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bdorman

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brilliance said:
Help me make Schmelke for $150 or less.

This is model that I selected:
http://schmelkecue.com/billiard-cues/schmelke-cues/m010-shedua.html

Your job is to suggest:

- joint type 3/8 x 10; common fit with many other shafts
- shaft type Laminated if he likes to spin the CB
- pro-taper 10-12"
- tip (I can send third party one) no telling what he might like; Everest is a good all-around, in-between tip
- weight 19 0z
- shaft diameter 12.15 or 13

Cue would be birthday present to a friends of mine, he is a local league/bar player, playing around 10 years. This would be his first cue.
He likes to use lot of spin and always complain about bar cues :)

Thanks
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As per above.
 
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Catamount

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Shedua is a great wood for a one piece butt, and you can't beat the price.

Joint #4 3/8 x 10

19 oz.

Pro Taper

12.5 mm

Kamui Black Soft Tip

If you call them, you can also ask for a 1/2" ferrule (instead of the standard 1"), which will reduce deflection.
 
KCRack'em

KCRack'em

I'm not argumentative!!!!
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Catamount said:
Shedua is a great wood for a one piece butt, and you can't beat the price.

Joint #4 3/8 x 10

19 oz.

Pro Taper

12.5 mm

Kamui Black Soft Tip

If you call them, you can also ask for a 1/2" ferrule (instead of the standard 1"), which will reduce deflection.
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Yes, this.
 
Lou Bones

Lou Bones

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Catamount said:
Shedua is a great wood for a one piece butt, and you can't beat the price.

Joint #4 3/8 x 10

19 oz.

Pro Taper

12.5 mm

Kamui Black Soft Tip

If you call them, you can also ask for a 1/2" ferrule (instead of the standard 1"), which will reduce deflection.
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This is the way to go for sure at your price point.
 
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crazysnake

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This is what I got. 1/2 inch ferrule mated to a 5/16-18 pin. The taper is modified somewhere between a standard pro taper and a conical taper. The most important factor for me is the weight - mines is a 17 oz. I spent 170.00.
 
mortuarymike-nv

mortuarymike-nv

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same

Catamount said:
Shedua is a great wood for a one piece butt, and you can't beat the price.

Joint #4 3/8 x 10

19 oz.

Pro Taper

12.5 mm

Kamui Black Soft Tip

If you call them, you can also ask for a 1/2" ferrule (instead of the standard 1"), which will reduce deflection.
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Same as above.
 
brilliance

brilliance

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ih

Ordered today.

I took 13mm regular shaft with Schmelke soft tip since they dont carry Kamui or Moori anymore.

Not sure about Schmelke soft tips, are they any good?
 
brilliance

brilliance

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hi

Schmelke cue arrived and plays very good. its stiff and shaft does not bend easy

My friend is very happy with it, furthermore he won all 5 league matches last night :)

We ordered regular 13mm shaft and Schmelke tip.

So no laminated shaft, no extended pro-taper... he will upgrade tip soon even tough original tip is not that bad.

Thanks guys..
 
KRJ

KRJ

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brilliance said:
Schmelke cue arrived and plays very good. its stiff and shaft does not bend easy

My friend is very happy with it, furthermore he won all 5 league matches last night :)

We ordered regular 13mm shaft and Schmelke tip.

So no laminated shaft, no extended pro-taper... he will upgrade tip soon even tough original tip is not that bad.

Thanks guys..
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For the price, you just can't beat it. It will make all the shots that a cue that cost 10 times as much will make ;)
 
DAVE_M

DAVE_M

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ChicagoRJ said:
For the price, you just can't beat it. It will make all the shots that a cue that cost 10 times as much will make ;)
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Agreed.

Now that Summer is approaching and I won't be outside as much, I may have to order another :thumbup:
 
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