getting a new cue.
- Thread starter $moneyshooter$
- Start date
I can't tell if you're joking. You're not going to pick up a Scruggs SP for $350. But his former partner, Bob Frey is making them again at that price range.$moneyshooter$ said:thanks for the input,i think im going with a sneaky pete by tim scruggs
Fred
I would recommend Mezz with Hybrid Pro 2 shaft.. With ur budget u should only be able to get plain janes, the EC series to be exact.. To me, Mezz cues are one of the top production cue makers right now, right along the line of predator.. Just MHO only..
VIProfessor said:
I could never agree with someone named "cubwin". Maybe soxwin though. Cubwin is an oxymoron as those two words do not go together. Someone who says that cannot know much about cues. j/k
I have a Dominiak cue. He is very good to deal with and makes a very nice cue for the price. You won't get the same value anywhere else. I am sure the other cues mentioned here are also good choices, and it boils down to personal prefernece. Value wise though, Dominiak is hard to beat.
mantis99 said:
I'm a optimist is all. Like the underdog, might bet on the long shot.
I've seen on scruggs sneaky this year for under 4, and it was pretty beat up. I may in fact buy it for 4 beat up and all. Usually they are going for 5-6 this year, sometimes higher.
wolfgang said:
I would have to second this! These cues are phenomenal players...particularly if you like a stiff playing cue...and these are definitely stiff! These are not made from blanks, but rather, Keith uses a finger-splicing full splice technique. He also uses Radial pins in these cues. Plus, the finish on these cues is pretty heavy duty. I own one of these cues, albeit, a fancier version, and I could not recommend them more, and a great way to get into a custom cue.
There is one here for immediate availability:
http://www.new2youqs.com/cues/josey.html
It is the Indian rosewood one that is mid-page. I can tell you that the rosewood cues from Keith's shop are a pretty rare bird. And it is absolutely in your price range @ $375, new. The shaftwood on these cues is outstanding...and mine is still as straight as the day I got it.
Also, if there is an interest...give Keith a call, as sometimes he has a couple on the rack, as his shop is close to a military base, so he occasionally has some cues on hand.
1.800.514.CUES
I can tell you, these are a lot of cue for the money...and I do not forsee parting with mine, as I am just shooting too darn well with!
Lisa
Last edited:
I think I will always play with some type of low deflection shaft. Having said that I would have to recomend a predator sneaky pete. The predator 5k1 and 5k2 are a little bit on the top of your price range but they might strike your fancy more than the sneaky. If not a predator then I would say a schon, joss, mezz, maybe a viking. I was not impressed with the new Mc D's and most of the other production cues are just rubbish.
Eric.A.
Eric.A.
I vote for keeping the McDermott and throwing on a predator 2 shaft. The feel is fantastic and it play's completely different than with the original
McDermott shaft. I threw on a Z shaft on my McD.
Paul.
McDermott shaft. I threw on a Z shaft on my McD.
Paul.
Today I went to a billiards retail outlet and tried out the Predator demo cue with a 314-1 shaft, as well as the Z-1 shaft. I currently own a Joss cue and try as I might, I just couldn't see a significant performance improvement using the Predator cue and the 314 or Z shaft over my Joss cue.I rack balls said:
A week ago I tried out a friend's Predator cue with the 314-1 shaft and was impressed enough with the cue that I thought I might buy one too. I'm baffled why I can't duplicate the experience that I had with my friend's Predator cue using the Predator cue at the billiards retail outlet.
$moneyshooter$
get hustled
i took every thing into consideration and ordered the predator sneaky pete 4 points,no wrap,wood to wood...i trust your guys advice on how it plays...thanks!
zcat27 said:
WOW!!! I have never heard or seen these cues. I checked them out and am blown away by the look of them with THAT price. I do not get it. What else can anyone tell me about these. They appear to be an OUTSTANDING value. I am planning on giving a call to them this week to find out more.
As far as playability, what would you compare these to?
Poolpro,
They are definitely the best value for the money. Call Bill. You won't be dissapointed. I have one on order with him now. He has a business selling woods to cuemakers so the woods he has access to are first class. He also has what he calls the Dominator shafts which are the laminated maple shafts like Predators.
They are definitely the best value for the money. Call Bill. You won't be dissapointed. I have one on order with him now. He has a business selling woods to cuemakers so the woods he has access to are first class. He also has what he calls the Dominator shafts which are the laminated maple shafts like Predators.
I would get a Predator,used or new doesnt matter,for around $400 you can get a nice sneaky or a used fancier predator.I think there is an 8 point with wrap on Ebay right now for less $400 and its new.
S
Scottster
Guest
You've got one of the best cue makers in the country in your home state.. Jeff Olney.
Look around, you can find an Olney plain jane cue used for the price range you are looking for and it will last a lifetime. Or you can go the production route first, then hit with one of his cues. Maybe then you will appreciate the hit and quality of his cues even more.
Look around, you can find an Olney plain jane cue used for the price range you are looking for and it will last a lifetime. Or you can go the production route first, then hit with one of his cues. Maybe then you will appreciate the hit and quality of his cues even more.
