I am trying to sell two cues and planning to use a portion for a new playing cue. I was hoping to spend $1,000 or less. I am looking for a very solid, stiff but “softer” hit. Any recommendations? I was thinking McDermott with a CF shaft, or a Pechaeur with a CF shaft. I appreciate any feedback. Thanks.
Best playing cue under $1,000
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I'm a fan of Schon if you're going production cue, but it may not match what you're looking for. I actually really like the Cuetec cues if you are going a CF shaft, at least a Cuetec shaft on it that is. I think Jacoby also might be good to look at with a CF shaft.
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Mezz or custom cue.
I cant imagine to spend $1000 on other production cue
Mezz or custom cue.
I cant imagine to spend $1000 on other production cue
Players sneaky pete 75 bucks
There was a gorgeous Scruggs Sneaky Pete on the Forum and it was in your price range.
In fact, there was more than one & you’re far better with a cue from Tim than lots of others.
In fact, there was more than one & you’re far better with a cue from Tim than lots of others.
You might get over 100 differences of opinion on this thread.
My vote for a "production" cue would be a Mezz.
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Buy a Becue.
Carbon fiber butt and carbon fiber shaft.
Carbon fiber butt and carbon fiber shaft.
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I would highly recommend you get a Pat Diveney cue. His cues are the best cues I ever had the opportunity to play with, and they do have a soft, but very solid hit to them, in my opinion.
They have an amazing feel to them too, in my opinion. They just feel amazing.
Skyler Woodward used a super nice Diveney for many years, up until he was sponsored by Meucci.
Many other very high level players chose to use a Diveney too.
I can't imagine there are any better hitting cues available for under a $1,000.
You could get a nice Diveney sneaky, with one of his Kielwood shafts, for well under a $1,000.
By the way, I have never hit with a CF shaft, but I can't imagine they have a Soft hit to them.
I would just choose standard maple, if you like a Soft hit.
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Quoted for truth. Or, get a Lucasi SP for around $125.
If you're looking in the custom market, there is no better playing cue sub $1k than a Scruggs SP. If you like STIFF cues, then get a Barnhart player for around the same price as the Scruggs.
I recommend all cues not yet mentioned.
No need to speed close to $1000 for playability.
ANY good production butt will work... <$300 for something fairly nice
Then get a LD good shaft ... which is in the $200 to ~$400 range.
So ~$700 and you've got the best playing setup.
People's preferences will differ, but no need to pay anymore than that for function.
ANY good production butt will work... <$300 for something fairly nice
Then get a LD good shaft ... which is in the $200 to ~$400 range.
So ~$700 and you've got the best playing setup.
People's preferences will differ, but no need to pay anymore than that for function.
I am glad you made that suggestion, proves a point.
Hit as many as you can and go with the one that feels the best. I didn't know a bunch about cues or makers...outside of Meucci and Mcdermott, so I had pretty much a ":blind taste test" a few years ago. I spent a few weeks hitting a dozens of cues at league. Hit Mezz, Shon, Mcdermott, Huebler, Adams, Lucasi...the one I cam back to over and over was the one with the weird name...Pechauer. Just felt right to me. Got 4 now. Bonus was when I found out how customer friendly they are and how much they do to support up and coming players.
Good luck in your search.
Good luck in your search.
