Another Deano Cue review
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I really like the cue and would probably add a cork wrap to it,im sure it plays very solid. 
Bassmaster said:
The joint screw looks a lot like a Starkey, which is an awesome hitting cue as well.
cool another winner so far folks like em and we have the same ole thread detracters who like to here themselves talk again.
.i think the thread was started for reason of telling about his new cue and he likes it ,but some folks just have to post everything negative - i guess it tells of their personality in life as well. thanks for pics and cue review 
i also find it funny some folks say it cannot hit like a scruggs, or top customs so i will ask why can't it ? why can't a cue made right not hit as good or better then a real expensive one ?? give one logical reason ? i already know the answer but do share im bored and want a good laugh
so far folks like em and we have the same ole thread detracters who like to here themselves talk again. .i think the thread was started for reason of telling about his new cue and he likes it ,but some folks just have to post everything negative - i guess it tells of their personality in life as well. thanks for pics and cue review i also find it funny some folks say it cannot hit like a scruggs, or top customs so i will ask why can't it ? why can't a cue made right not hit as good or better then a real expensive one ?? give one logical reason ? i already know the answer but do share im bored and want a good laugh
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Well, I've never hit with one of these cues, but I can take one look at that taper and tell you right now I'd hate it. The point being is that hit is indeed subjective. You'd be better served talking about the construction, fit, finish.
what does it take to get you guys happy?everyone who bought the cue is happy,they are the only ones who could provide testimony in a court of law,then along comes manoth and says your honor it just can't be because i don't think it could be. Lets face fact you wanted your fellow az people to respond,they did in large numbers.
you were afraid it wasn't an honest offer yet the customers are happy.
I have never said a prototype would sell for $1500,that will be our introductory level custom cue.
I may be wrong but you guys are acting like you think you are smarter than all of these people who bought the cues,tried them out,and liked them.
I am inviting the critics to admit the fact that their fears were unfounded,I don't ask them to say the cue plays good without trying it,but how can they deny it without hitting it.
The fact is,the cues are not available now,we have done what no other cue maker has ever done,we have submitted our cue at a reasonable price to be tested.We put our money where our mouth is.In my day this was considered an honorable way to do things.
you were afraid it wasn't an honest offer yet the customers are happy.
I have never said a prototype would sell for $1500,that will be our introductory level custom cue.
I may be wrong but you guys are acting like you think you are smarter than all of these people who bought the cues,tried them out,and liked them.
I am inviting the critics to admit the fact that their fears were unfounded,I don't ask them to say the cue plays good without trying it,but how can they deny it without hitting it.
The fact is,the cues are not available now,we have done what no other cue maker has ever done,we have submitted our cue at a reasonable price to be tested.We put our money where our mouth is.In my day this was considered an honorable way to do things.
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deanoc said:
GOOD POSTING
Mr Dean some folks are 100 % full throttle negative and it will never change . the reviews speak the whole truth . no worries
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I'm sure these cues are fine for those who bought them but do you really think they would come on here and trash something they paid 300 bucks for and then never be able to unload them to someone else.These cues will not sell well on ebay and basically there az specials. 300 bucks aint alot but they would be pretty stupid to say they hit like sh%t and then try to sell them here in a few months. I'm happy for all those involved with this venture and hope they keep these cues for ever. I hope Deano realizes that probaly 80% of the custom cue collectors dont even give a crap how they play,there pieces of art work and it will be interesting to see what kind of work these new 1500 models have in them .
Poolhawk said:I'm sure these cues are fine for those who bought them but do you really think they would come on here and trash something they paid 300 bucks for and then never be able to unload them to someone else.These cues will not sell well on ebay and basically there az specials. 300 bucks aint alot but they would be pretty stupid to say they hit like sh%t and then try to sell them here in a few months. I'm happy for all those involved with this venture and hope they keep these cues for ever. I hope Deano realizes that probaly 80% of the custom cue collectors dont even give a crap how they play,there pieces of art work and it will be interesting to see what kind of work these new 1500 models have in them .
why would someone not be honest >? hell anyone can sell a cue anywhere ,az boards are notthe be all and end all of sales lol. I think most folks who have nothing to gain from lying usually tell the truth
if the cue did not hit well they could and would be honest about it atleast i would , nothing to gain from lying except being an ass.i would certainly hope the majority of azers are honest , and the ones ive had dealings with are and the ones that i see as not then i will pass YMMV
Just A Couple Of Comments
I'm new to this forum but a few of the regular posters know that I play the game well enough to speak with some credibility.
As Salamander said, the hit is very, very subjective and its hard really describe what a "good" hit is. What you like I may not and vice versa. Shaft taper is big factor. That taper does look a little annoying.
A wooden pin jointed cue hits very unique and is going to feel different than a conventional joint with metal in it.
If a player likes the hit of a cue, he will probably play better. Its a bit psychological.
Most people play better with a new cue, regardless of who made it. That first two or three weeks is like the "oh the wonder of you" in a new relationship. IMO, the newness and uniqueness of a cue needs to wear off for the review to be totally unbiased.
No one is going to spend $300 on a cue and then say its play like doo doo. Especially with all the naysayers that were bad mouthing this particular guy.
I'd be interested in trying one of these and will be watching EBay for one to come up.
And I Kid You Not!!
I'm new to this forum but a few of the regular posters know that I play the game well enough to speak with some credibility.
As Salamander said, the hit is very, very subjective and its hard really describe what a "good" hit is. What you like I may not and vice versa. Shaft taper is big factor. That taper does look a little annoying.
A wooden pin jointed cue hits very unique and is going to feel different than a conventional joint with metal in it.
If a player likes the hit of a cue, he will probably play better. Its a bit psychological.
Most people play better with a new cue, regardless of who made it. That first two or three weeks is like the "oh the wonder of you" in a new relationship. IMO, the newness and uniqueness of a cue needs to wear off for the review to be totally unbiased.
No one is going to spend $300 on a cue and then say its play like doo doo. Especially with all the naysayers that were bad mouthing this particular guy.
I'd be interested in trying one of these and will be watching EBay for one to come up.
And I Kid You Not!!
deanoc said:
i'd like to know who made this cue? who'll be making the non plane jane cues? now that he's gotten nothing but good reviews let's get his name out there
Poolhawk said:I'm sure these cues are fine for those who bought them but do you really think they would come on here and trash something they paid 300 bucks for and then never be able to unload them to someone else.These cues will not sell well on ebay and basically there az specials. 300 bucks aint alot but they would be pretty stupid to say they hit like sh%t and then try to sell them here in a few months. I'm happy for all those involved with this venture and hope they keep these cues for ever. I hope Deano realizes that probaly 80% of the custom cue collectors dont even give a crap how they play,there pieces of art work and it will be interesting to see what kind of work these new 1500 models have in them .
Agreed but why would people come on here and say that the cue does in fact have a great hit if it doesn't? Do you think that all the people who bought a Dean cue are so psychologically fragile that they need to lie about their experience with the "hit" in comparison to other cues that they own?
I have sold a plain jane Sneaky Pete at Derby City for $300. I did this three years ago when I was there and had several cues for sale. I had a sneaky pete that was made for me by a completely unknown maker - and I mean completely unknown. There wasn't even a logo anywhere on the cue. I was asked what I had for sale and I showed this cue among others and let the buyer hit with it. He came back and bought it without haggling. Some people buy for performance.
Life isn't all about the resale value either. It's about enjoying what you have every moment that you have it.
What is a pure run out worth? What is making the case 9 ball in a tough tournament worth? What is it worth to have a cue that feels like it's part of your hand? That is what the "hit" is and yes it is subjective but everyone who is more than a banger knows what the feeling is.
Anyone who trades here knows that IF they want to be able to do business here then they must be honest. If Dean delivered a cue that deserved to be trashed and someone else built it up and resold it then that person's reputation would be gone. Perhaps the reason the cues are getting good reviews is that they are worth the praise.
Cant we all just get along LOL
I sure wish every one would stop getting so upset about these cues. If the people like them than let them have there opinon. If they think it could out play a cue of higer cost than what harm is it doing if they think so.
Just relaxe and enjoy the website. Im not trying to start anything.
Dustin
I sure wish every one would stop getting so upset about these cues. If the people like them than let them have there opinon. If they think it could out play a cue of higer cost than what harm is it doing if they think so.
Just relaxe and enjoy the website. Im not trying to start anything.
Dustin
JB Cases said:
No John I do not work on Chinese import cues, they end up costing more in repairs than they cost to make
. So please have people send your Chinese Hustler Cues to some one else. Hey I got it, send them to MR. Varney he may work on them, I am uncertain for sure though. Have a nice night John
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