3/8 x 10 flat faced wood/wood

[alstl]

I've played exclusively with a Schon since I got it about a year ago, not long after I retired and started playing again. I hit some balls with a Coker about a week ago, standard Coker with phenolic sleeve, wood/wood 3/8 x 10. It was different from the Schon, and I like the Schon, but I liked the way the Coker hit.

What other cuemakers make a solid hitting 3/8 x 10 jointed cue for a reasonable price (Southwest is out of my price range).

Thanks

 

[bruin70]

i don't think SW usesa 3/8 10.

anyway, as long as you are particular about your shaftwood, there's a ton of cuemakers out there. any cuemaker can turn a bad cue if you don't know what you want.

 

[bells]

Gilberts...................

I've played exclusively with a Schon since I got it about a year ago, not long after I retired and started playing again. I hit some balls with a Coker about a week ago, standard Coker with phenolic sleeve, wood/wood 3/8 x 10. It was different from the Schon, and I like the Schon, but I liked the way the Coker hit.

What other cuemakers make a solid hitting 3/8 x 10 jointed cue for a reasonable price (Southwest is out of my price range).

Thanks

The first cuemaker that pops into my mind that uses 3/8x 10 is Andy Gilbert. Gilberts are a great cue and fairly priced at this time. I have owned several of Andys cues and have been impressed with all of them. Cokers make a good playing cue but sometimes thier work gets a lil too sloppy for my money.

 

[MrLucky]

Plenty

I've played exclusively with a Schon since I got it about a year ago, not long after I retired and started playing again. I hit some balls with a Coker about a week ago, standard Coker with phenolic sleeve, wood/wood 3/8 x 10. It was different from the Schon, and I like the Schon, but I liked the way the Coker hit.

What other cuemakers make a solid hitting 3/8 x 10 jointed cue for a reasonable price (Southwest is out of my price range).

Thanks

from Jacoby to McDermott and hundreds in between!

 

[JLITALIEN]

I've played exclusively with a Schon since I got it about a year ago, not long after I retired and started playing again. I hit some balls with a Coker about a week ago, standard Coker with phenolic sleeve, wood/wood 3/8 x 10. It was different from the Schon, and I like the Schon, but I liked the way the Coker hit.

What other cuemakers make a solid hitting 3/8 x 10 jointed cue for a reasonable price (Southwest is out of my price range).

Thanks

In terms of a production cue the first that comes to mind is the McDermott. When you are talking about custom cues there are a plethora of cue makers that use a "big pin" with a "wood to wood" flat faced joint. By the way Southwest actually uses a 3/8x11 pin. The 3/8x11 is my favorite pin and I use a BCM cue (Bryan Mordt). He makes a great cue and has very reasonable prices.

I would suggest that when you are looking for a cue with a hit like the Coker, look for one with one of the following pins: 3/8x10, 3/8x11 or radial. They will provide a hit like the one you are looking for.

Merry Chritmas!
-Jimmy

 

[RBLilly]

McDermott

I been using the McDermott 3/8 x 10 wood to wood for several years and you can get those for under $200

So if you like the way that hits, you will probably like the way the McDermott hits. I also put a sniper tip and it feels even better than the standard triangle tip.

So just something to think about.

 

[Cornerman]

I've played exclusively with a Schon since I got it about a year ago, not long after I retired and started playing again. I hit some balls with a Coker about a week ago, standard Coker with phenolic sleeve, wood/wood 3/8 x 10. It was different from the Schon, and I like the Schon, but I liked the way the Coker hit.

What other cuemakers make a solid hitting 3/8 x 10 jointed cue for a reasonable price (Southwest is out of my price range).

Thanks

I'm going to warn you that a Coker may not hit the same as other cues that have a 3/8ths-10 or other big pin into wood. If a Coker is built to feel like a South West, then I agree that a McDermott is going to be something closer to what you want. Or... a Coker (imagine that).

Other cuemakers like Gilbert, IMO, don't make a cue that hits like a South West. It's not all about the pin and joint.

Fred

 

[alstl]

I'm going to warn you that a Coker may not hit the same as other cues that have a 3/8ths-10 or other big pin into wood. If a Coker is built to feel like a South West, then I agree that a McDermott is going to be something closer to what you want. Or... a Coker (imagine that).

Other cuemakers like Gilbert, IMO, don't make a cue that hits like a South West. It's not all about the pin and joint.

Fred

Actually I've never hit with a southwest, I can't afford one anyway. I just happened to hit with a Coker a week ago and liked it. I had a McDermott but the butt was larger diameter than I like, and it has a ss joint. For an ss joint I prefer my Schon to others I've played with.

Cokers seem reasonably priced for the workmanship, but i've noticed that some of the Cokers posted for sale don't generate a lot of interest for some reason.

 

[NINEBALLART]

I have a Coker and it has a fantastic hit...Everyone that has said, "let me hit with your Coker", loves it....One friend of mine went right out and got a Coker after using mine, and he loves his....It is also a beautiful piece of Cocobolo wood.
If you like the Coker hit, then why are you looking for another cue with the same pin???? Jerry Olivier also makes a great cue with a 3/8 x 10 pin that is reasonablly priced...
Just my opinion though.....

 

[thecure]

I have a Coker and it has a fantastic hit...Everyone that has said, "let me hit with your Coker", loves it....One friend of mine went right out and got a Coker after using mine, and he loves his....It is also a beautiful piece of Cocobolo wood.
If you like the Coker hit, then why are you looking for another cue with the same pin???? Jerry Olivier also makes a great cue with a 3/8 x 10 pin that is reasonablly priced...
Just my opinion though.....

Carolina cues have a great hit .contact art@ art@carolinacues.com great prices ..

 

[daytonajoe]

Cure, When you come on Thusday we can go play for a while so plan accordingly!! still coming ?? gotta figure out how many cases to take up to Chicago??

Joe

 

[thecure]

Cure, When you come on Thusday we can go play for a while so plan accordingly!! still coming ?? gotta figure out how many cases to take up to Chicago??

Joe

yes call me

 

[alstl]

I have a Coker and it has a fantastic hit...Everyone that has said, "let me hit with your Coker", loves it....One friend of mine went right out and got a Coker after using mine, and he loves his....It is also a beautiful piece of Cocobolo wood.
If you like the Coker hit, then why are you looking for another cue with the same pin???? Jerry Olivier also makes a great cue with a 3/8 x 10 pin that is reasonablly priced...
Just my opinion though.....

I guess because I haven't played with cues like that and just because I like the Coker exclude other cues of the same genre from being better.

 

[Scottster]

Jeff Olney Cues, currently the most insane bargain for one of the best cues made PERIOD

 

[matcase]

Cousins...excellent workmanship, very solid crisp hit in my experience. Not to pricey either. All joint types will privide a nice hit if the cue is made well. Good luck

 

[buddha162]

Look for cues with a flat-faced joint config, with phenolic collars. The actual pitch/thread of the pin is pretty meaningless, imo...3/8-10, 3/8-11. 3/8-14, radial, etc.

But collar material, even joint configuration (piloted, flat-faced) contributes less than you might think to a cue's feel.

-Roger

 

[Cornerman]

I've played exclusively with a Schon since I got it about a year ago, not long after I retired and started playing again. I hit some balls with a Coker about a week ago, standard Coker with phenolic sleeve, wood/wood 3/8 x 10. It was different from the Schon, and I like the Schon, but I liked the way the Coker hit.

What other cuemakers make a solid hitting 3/8 x 10 jointed cue for a reasonable price (Southwest is out of my price range).

Thanks

One last thing. If you try a Mike Webb cue, I'm 96.3% sure you'll buy it (if you have the funds). And you'll look back at this post and laugh.

Fred

 

[Travis Bickle]

Actually I've never hit with a southwest, I can't afford one anyway. I just happened to hit with a Coker a week ago and liked it. I had a McDermott but the butt was larger diameter than I like.

Cokers seem reasonably priced for the workmanship, but i've noticed that some of the Cokers posted for sale don't generate a lot of interest for some reason.

People are down on them, apparently, because too many of them are being produced? Mine is from 6/03 and I got it later that year, which I think is before there was talk of "mass" production. Perhaps you'd be better off with a cue from a few years back, but I couldn't say, not having hit with any new ones.

I also like the hit and have felt no desire to switch. How much? Well, I hit some with a friend's Kersenbrock not long after I got it, and, while I liked that classic, I didn't like it any BETTER. Or maybe even quite as much ... though if anyone wanted to lay one on me, I'm sure I could get used to it!

And if you don't like a fat butt, Coker's also a good choice. Good luck.

 

[Quesports]

Jerry Olivier; His cues are well built solid players and the secondary pricing is very reasonable. I have two and both play virtually the same as far as the feel of the hit is concerned.
Dan