In 2005 Don Owen and Royce Bunnell began OB Cues based on a quality product proudly built in the USA, Texas to be exact. A lot of things have changed over the years including Shane Sinnott joining the OB team in 2012 and the passing of Royce in 2015. In order to keep Royce’s legacy alive, Don and Shane decided to keep OB and its legacy of a great quality product growing strong. As with all change, good and bad, people can grow uneasy and rumors begin. Here at OB we aren’t interested in the rumors however we do want to make sure our loyal fan base understands what is happening here in Texas.
OB products have changed through the years. The way we build shafts now is not the same as when we first started, in 2005. We have made many changes along the way and we will continue to make changes. The way we build cues (handles) now is also different than in 2012 (when we first started building handles). Discovering and adopting improvements in methods and materials is important to any successful company. The quality of our products has always been and will continue to be a top priority. Thankfully the demand for OB cues and shafts continues to grow and we believe that growth relates, at least in part, to the quality standards we maintain.
We recently hired a production consultant, Dale Perry, to come in for 1 week to help us make some positive changes in our production department. For those who don’t know, Dale has been building cues for almost 30 years, was one of the founding members of the American Cuemakers Association and one of its board members for several terms. In 1 week, Dale and the OB team were able to find and implement multiple changes to machines, processes and productivity while never once decreasing the quality, durability or performance of any of the OB products.
However, when forming an opinion of our company and our products, should you take our word for it? Should you listen to rumors? We suggest that you decide for yourself and the best way to do that is to try an OB Cue or OB Shaft. They are proudly made in America by a team of dedicated people whose livelihoods depend on you, the pool player. We will continue to do everything in our power to earn your business and your respect.
Shane Sinnott, President & Don Owen, Co-founder
OB products have changed through the years. The way we build shafts now is not the same as when we first started, in 2005. We have made many changes along the way and we will continue to make changes. The way we build cues (handles) now is also different than in 2012 (when we first started building handles). Discovering and adopting improvements in methods and materials is important to any successful company. The quality of our products has always been and will continue to be a top priority. Thankfully the demand for OB cues and shafts continues to grow and we believe that growth relates, at least in part, to the quality standards we maintain.
We recently hired a production consultant, Dale Perry, to come in for 1 week to help us make some positive changes in our production department. For those who don’t know, Dale has been building cues for almost 30 years, was one of the founding members of the American Cuemakers Association and one of its board members for several terms. In 1 week, Dale and the OB team were able to find and implement multiple changes to machines, processes and productivity while never once decreasing the quality, durability or performance of any of the OB products.
However, when forming an opinion of our company and our products, should you take our word for it? Should you listen to rumors? We suggest that you decide for yourself and the best way to do that is to try an OB Cue or OB Shaft. They are proudly made in America by a team of dedicated people whose livelihoods depend on you, the pool player. We will continue to do everything in our power to earn your business and your respect.
Shane Sinnott, President & Don Owen, Co-founder
