Nick Varner cues... Any Good?

ShanksMcShankly · May 13, 2013

Hi AZB,

I'm looking at buying this Nick Varner jump/break cue. It doesn't look too fancy but definitely looks to be in good condition. I might be able to get it for around $75. I don't know the model number but it looks to be a nice rosewood with maple wrap. I can't put pics up now but I might be able to put some up laters.

I am unfamiliar with Nick Varner's cues. I know he's a champion and I expect it will be of decent quality. It would be nice to hear AZB's opions of NV cues.

How would you rate the quality of Nick Varner cues?
How much would you pay for a NV break cue?

Thank you for all your help AZB. It's always appreciated :thumbup:

ShanksMcShankly · May 13, 2013

here's a bad pic but that's all I could get. I hope this helps.

Thanks all

woody_968 · May 13, 2013

I do not own one, but have played some with one of Varners sig line cues and it seemed to play well. I don't think your gonna get hurt if you can get it for $75.

Woody

Ken_4fun · May 13, 2013

woody_968 said:
I do not own one, but have played some with one of Varners sig line cues and it seemed to play well. I don't think your gonna get hurt if you can get it for $75.

Woody

How hurt can you get spending $75?...

Ken

woody_968 · May 13, 2013

Ken_4fun said:
How hurt can you get spending $75?...

Ken

I don't know, lets play some and find out :grin:

fathomblue · May 13, 2013

I don't have any experience with the particular line of NV cues you're looking to buy, but I do have a Nick Varner Signature 1-piece house cue that my Dad uses to shoot with at my house (I sometimes use it to break with at home, as well) and it's super, super solid for a budget piece. I think I gave $35 for it, brand new, and then added a Jerry Powers leather break tip that is impregnated with phenolic. So, I have about a $55 investment and it'll probably last forever.

If the one you're looking at is in good condition, I'd ask to hit with for just a minute or two. Maybe try a jump. Then if you like what you feel, make your decision.

Lock N Load · May 13, 2013

ShanksMcShankly said:
Hi AZB,

I'm looking at buying this Nick Varner jump/break cue. It doesn't look too fancy but definitely looks to be in good condition. I might be able to get it for around $75. I don't know the model number but it looks to be a nice rosewood with maple wrap. I can't put pics up now but I might be able to put some up laters.

I am unfamiliar with Nick Varner's cues. I know he's a champion and I expect it will be of decent quality. It would be nice to hear AZB's opions of NV cues.

How would you rate the quality of Nick Varner cues?
How much would you pay for a NV break cue?

Thank you for all your help AZB. It's always appreciated :thumbup:

Nick Varner cues are very good cues. I like them. Price does not sound too bad to me.
Many Regards,
Lock N Load.

Ken_4fun · May 13, 2013

woody_968 said:
I don't know, lets play some and find out :grin:

You got action.

Lets start out at $75 a game one pocket at Highpockets Memphis.

Bring the Meucci....:thumbup:

Ken

woody_968 · May 13, 2013

Ken_4fun said:
You got action.

Lets start out at $75 a game one pocket at Highpockets Memphis.

Bring the Meucci....:thumbup:

Ken

Ya got me, I'll find a Meucci to use. Course were gonna have to post up several games to get me to drive that far.

Ken_4fun · May 13, 2013

woody_968 said:
Ya got me, I'll find a Meucci to use. Course were gonna have to post up several games to get me to drive that far.

Hell Im going to give you free room and board...

Ken

CrownCityCorey · May 14, 2013

Nick Varner Cues are a great value! Good quality construction and inlay work (on some models). Good shaft wood, hugely important, and a nice taper - with Everest tips on them to boot!

I used one when I cashed at Turning Stone earlier this year.

Oh, and I am Nick's West Coast distributor on these - contact me about wholesale/dealer opportunities.

Renegade_56 · May 14, 2013

I'd put Varners on the level of Players and Kaisers. Sometimes you find a decent shooter but there will never be much value there.

Fatboy · May 14, 2013

they are great cues for the $$$,

justinb386 · May 27, 2013

Does anyone know what cue company makes Varner cues? Are they imported from China? Just curious.

poolandpokerman · May 28, 2013

I just happened to play with a NV cue yesterday and was surprised how well it played. I was traveling and went over to play with a friend and he lent me the cue. The cue felt and hit good as far as I am concerned. Tom

Fatboy · May 28, 2013

ShanksMcShankly said:
Hi AZB,

I'm looking at buying this Nick Varner jump/break cue. It doesn't look too fancy but definitely looks to be in good condition. I might be able to get it for around $75. I don't know the model number but it looks to be a nice rosewood with maple wrap. I can't put pics up now but I might be able to put some up laters.

I am unfamiliar with Nick Varner's cues. I know he's a champion and I expect it will be of decent quality. It would be nice to hear AZB's opions of NV cues.

How would you rate the quality of Nick Varner cues?
How much would you pay for a NV break cue?

Thank you for all your help AZB. It's always appreciated :thumbup:

yes they are great cues for their price point, cant go wrong with them, quality is very good.

ShanksMcShankly · Jun 1, 2013

Thanks for all the input guys, it's always appreciated.

I got the cue delivered last week and I've been hitting a few breaks and jumps with it. It's a decent quality cue, definitely not crap construction. There are a couple bubbles in the finish around some of the rings that could have been done better but all in all it looks good. The hit though is not exactly my cup of tea...

It hits good and all just not what I'm used to I guess. I like the jump on it but the break feels really different from my regular break cue. I have been using a Billiards Warehouse first gen break cue with the one piece phenolic ferrulle/tip. I really like that BW cue, I would say it feels like a more solid hit but doesn't hit as hard as the NV.

So now I'm on the fence on whether I want to keep the NV or sell it off as I was planning to sell the BW...

I guess I'll have to take more time to get used to NV but right now I'm leaning towards the BW...

Seems like only time will tell this story, meanwhile I'm open to offers :winknudge:

Poolshootindon · Jun 1, 2013

Nick Varner Cues

I believe they are made in China.

I have played with a lot of cues in my days.

Cheap price does not always mean cheap quality.

And visa versa.

Don

DrCue'sProtege · Apr 11, 2016

I was at Nick's store the other day. He had what appeared to be an Ebony and Ivory cue that looked really nice. I was tempted to buy it. But I didn't want to spend $600+ at this point in time so I had to pass.

r/DCP

Direwolf · Apr 11, 2016

I bought that same model j/b for my son a couple of years ago and it worked very well for him. It broke solid and jumped well too. We sold it off about 2 months ago because I gave him an Alex Brick j/b. Otherwise he'd still be playing with it. Can't go wrong at that price, well built and does what it's made to do!

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