Sean...I used to think Schmelke cues were junk too...until I spent a day in their factory almost 20 years ago. None of their cues come from China...everything is made right there in WI. There are over 100 steps that go into making each cue that they make. For inexpensive cues they play really well...and they are American made.
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
Wonder if Schmelke made these in house or supplied from Taiwan.....