Any good American made cues under 400 dollars?

[RBC]

All LD shafts that I know of are made in China. This includes Predator and OB shafts anyway. I would look for a custom cue that is made by a well respected cuemaker. Stay away from production cues and your resale value will be higher a few years down the road. You are looking at a plain jane cue @400 if you do this. You might want to watch the used market or save a few more hundo and shop for a new cue around $600.00. something that is truely a custom cue is the way to go.

GoBilliards

I think you have us confused with someone else. All OB Cues and OB Cue Shafts are made in the USA. As a matter of fact, we make all the cue shafts, and the OB 2012 line here in Plano, Texas. The J-line is made by Joss in Maryland.

Thnaks

 

[Celophanewrap]

All LD shafts that I know of are made in China. This includes Predator and OB shafts anyway. I would look for a custom cue that is made by a well respected cuemaker. Stay away from production cues and your resale value will be higher a few years down the road. You are looking at a plain jane cue @400 if you do this. You might want to watch the used market or save a few more hundo and shop for a new cue around $600.00. something that is truely a custom cue is the way to go.

I've never researched it, but I was under the impression that the McDermott 'I' shafts and the G-Core were American made. Dominiak makes his own 'D' shafts in New York I think with logs harvested in New York and I believe the original Predators were all American made.

 

[americanfighter]

there are 2 things i dont like about ld shafts.

1.believe it or not they threw my aiming off. at my age i dont want to learn aiming all over again or take the time to adjust my aiming.

2. ld shafts feel dead. especially 314 and z2 shafts. mc dermott i2 or i3 are not as bad as predator though. the g core feels most like a standard maple shaft to me.

I completely understand that. You play for somany years aiming one way you would have to change habits and aiming. I haven't been serious for too long so I didn't have any habits and aiming to change.

Not had much experience winch bad feel in the shaft. I have tested a predator and didn't like it but my hxt isnt too bad.

 

[snipershot]

I dont play with a LD shaft anymore, but if i did, i would definately use an OB classic. You cannot, under any circumstances, go wrong dealing with Royce. A year or two ago there was a thread where people were discussing the ferrule on the OB shafts and some people (including myself) preferred some white at the end of their shaft. Royce joined the discussion and said he he would try to develop something we would like and a few months later, he introduced the OB classic shafts. Thats what i call customer service. I promise predator doesnt listen to the players like Royce does. Ok, im done with my sermon. Lol. Thanks Royce!

Joe

 

[63Kcode]

I'd recommend two guys and they are active forum members as well,

1. Ryan Theewen (Rat cue on Mueller) ... he post on AZ as ratcues.

http://www.muellers.com/Rat-Custom-Pool-Cues.html

2. Larry Vigus .. he post on AZ as 63Kcode

I have both of these guys' cues. For the money, they are solid playing cues and they are solid people to deal with.

For $400, you may get solid PJ, no point cues from these guys for sure ... I think Larry might give you pointed cues for just a bit more.

Thanks! I can get you a pointed cue for pretty close to your price or might be able to get you a merry widow with an OB shaft for your price. Would have to check with Royce to be sure of the price on the shaft. OB shafts are made in the US. I can guaranty that. Been there seen that!

I have also seen Rats work. You can't go wrong there either.

Larry

 

[Chopdoc]

GoBilliards

I think you have us confused with someone else. All OB Cues and OB Cue Shafts are made in the USA. As a matter of fact, we make all the cue shafts, and the OB 2012 line here in Plano, Texas. The J-line is made by Joss in Maryland.

Thnaks

I just want to say that although I am not an LD guy everything I have heard about OB is good. Not just their products, but their service. And they are American Made. Their business affiliation with JOSS speaks volumes I think.

Also, noting the connection with JOSS, I also want to point out that there have been nasty rumors that JOSS imports their cues. Not true. JOSS are American Made, in fact they export cues. There have even been counterfeit JOSS cues from Asia, even recently on Ebay one company was using the JOSS name on their cues calling them "JOSSII".



OB Cues, solid reputation, solid products, American Made.


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[hang-the-9]

I would not even get a different cue.

I got my son a HXT cue, the higher end wood-to-wood model.

Every single player that tried it, really likes how it plays. I play with a Ned Morris cue, a friend with a Mike Webb, and another with a older high-end McD. That's about $2,500 worth of cues. Every one of us has compared that $140 Players cue, shaft and tip very well to the cues we have. I like how the Players hits better than my early 90s Joss with a 314 1s gen shaft, and equal to the original Joss shaft. My friend with a McD said he can draw much easier with the Players shaft and tip than with his. We all like the hit of the cue and shaft, it's solid and with enough feel behind it to make it feel like you are hitting with something live and organic instead of a stiffened up plastic part.

I have to say when I first started hearing about this HXT cue/shaft I though it was just a push to sell the, but after trying my son's cue, I'm sold on it. I am going to order a Players HXT shaft for my Ned Morris, probably the "skinny" model. Can't beat a decent shaft WITH a Kamui tip for under $100. I have to say "decent" rather than "good" because the wood quality used is not the best, but better than most budget sticks.

 

[TheNewSharkster]

Take a house cue at random from the wall. If you can't run ten balls with it, no cue at any price will do anything for your game. Spend the money with an instructor.

Dave Nelson

Don't listen to this guy. If you want a cue you should get a cue. Having consistent hit with your cue will help your game.

My vote goes to Joss or Jacoby. I have owned several of both and never had any problems.

 

[poolplayer2093]

All LD shafts that I know of are made in China. This includes Predator and OB shafts anyway. I would look for a custom cue that is made by a well respected cuemaker. Stay away from production cues and your resale value will be higher a few years down the road. You are looking at a plain jane cue @400 if you do this. You might want to watch the used market or save a few more hundo and shop for a new cue around $600.00. something that is truely a custom cue is the way to go.

Wow really man???? why would you jump up and say something that isn't true. If you don't know what's what don't open your mouth and give people bad information.

OB shafts aren't made in China. they go out of their way to reassure customers that their equipment is made right here in the U.S.A.! that's why their customer service is outstanding and from what i hear they're even open to little custom adjustments if you want something slightly different than the usual stock specs

 

[jhanso18]

keithkues.com

plain janes and sneaky petes, $395 or less

 

[americanfighter]

Thanks for all the information guys. right now I have been looking at Joss and OB. My friend said Pechauer may be worth the extra money and he said he could get me a good deal on it. What are your opinions on Peachauer?

 

[americanfighter]

pechauer P04 for $350 is this a good deal?

 

[SKILLZELITE]

Made in the USA...

http://www.usacues.com/

Above are USA made cues,, there are many more than the ones listed in the link, but its a start,, I'd recommend Dominiak cues as far as cue in the link go..

The link below is a list of "American Cue Makers Association" members..

http://www.cuemakers.org/roster.php


I'm not saying all cues, and cue makers listed in the links I've provided will be priced at $400 , but I'd Imagine you'll find some willing to compensate you with your set price...


Best of luck with your search.. :smile:

 

[TheThaiger]

Don't listen to this guy. If you want a cue you should get a cue. Having consistent hit with your cue will help your game.

My vote goes to Joss or Jacoby. I have owned several of both and never had any problems.

'That guy' has a lot of experience, and should be listened to. If you can't run 10 balls with a broomstick, your priorities lie elsewhere.

 

[Celophanewrap]

pechauer P04 for $350 is this a good deal?

The Price is probably a little better than average, Pechauer makes an outstanding product but ultimately what it's worth is at your discretion. For instance, I don't like Meucci's. The finest Meucci to me wouldn't be worth what I might pay for it at any price, other people might find it priceless. You've (or your friend) has to like it, if you find "that cue" whether it's a Pechauer or a Viking it'll likely be priceless to you. Chopdoc I suspect would never part with his Joss, and I'm a Predator guy, which ever cue you settle on it's got to be your cue. A dollar sign won't make you a better player, quality can be found in many cues, pick yours.

 

[pwd72s]

Thanks for all the information guys. right now I have been looking at Joss and OB. My friend said Pechauer may be worth the extra money and he said he could get me a good deal on it. What are your opinions on Peachauer?

Good and well made cues...so are many of the other cues mentioned here. It's really a subjective thing...what feels good to you.

 

[j13smiley]

pechauer P04 for $350 is this a good deal?

the great thing about pechauer is you essentially get the same cue regardless of price. the price is related to the amount of decoration / inlays the cue has. the cheaper cues simply have less decoration - they will play just as well as the more expensive ones.

the only difference between the jp series and the pro series is the joint. for a normal player this makes no difference.

the cue you quoted is probably a $400 cue (new, retail price). if you're buying it new that's a pretty good deal. if you're buying it used i might try to get it a little cheaper.

 

[KRJ]

yeah but that would take away from the Sneaky aspect of the cue (which is what i really like) because of that big black joint at the bottom of the LD shaft. Is there a good LD shaft out there without compromising the "sneaky" look of the sneaky pete?

What exactly is the "sneaky" part u need,,,, r u a hustler ?? Heck, if some dude wanted to play me money with a "house cue", do u really think anyone could not tell he was playing with a sp with or without the wood to wood joint?

I've been playing pool for decades and thank goodness I ran across OB shafts....bought a SP, and liked it so much i bought another OB for my carmeli. You will thank me after u do it.

Stan shuffett finally turned me on to the benefits of LD shafts, but I decided on the OB because of their quality and customer service....so take a plunge,,,,u will not regret it

 

[TheNewSharkster]

'That guy' has a lot of experience, and should be listened to. If you can't run 10 balls with a broomstick, your priorities lie elsewhere.

I don't really care who he is. Somebody makes a topic asking for suggestions on a pool cue and he tells the guy to use a house cue to test his ability. WTF....

 

[americanfighter]

What exactly is the "sneaky" part u need,,,, r u a hustler ?? Heck, if some dude wanted to play me money with a "house cue", do u really think anyone could not tell he was playing with a sp with or without the wood to wood joint?

I've been playing pool for decades and thank goodness I ran across OB shafts....bought a SP, and liked it so much i bought another OB for my carmeli. You will thank me after u do it.

Stan shuffett finally turned me on to the benefits of LD shafts, but I decided on the OB because of their quality and customer service....so take a plunge,,,,u will not regret it

I am not a hustler (gambling in pool will either make you poor or get your thumbs broken) but the thing is that if I play with friends or some small tournament with people that aren't very good (like at the university i go to) I would not want guys comming up and going wow that's a nice cue awesome man and have them wanting to try it if it's an expensive one (don't mind people handling my cue if I know they will handle it with care). I also don't want people thinking "look at that arrogant ass hole with a fancy cue." so if I am going to invest in a sneaky I want it to be prety undetectable.