Best All-Around Production Cue for ~$1000 (Value, Playability, Durability, Support)?

[manwon]

There is no accounting for the depth of ignorance certain individuals reveal on the internet. My belief it is related to anonymity. I try to not engage with such folks because they are beyond help -- they will not, or cannot, learn. GB Shaw said it all, "Never wrestle with a pig because you'll both get dirty and the pig likes it."

I try to give everyone a chance if they at first show their ass, but after that, I will never respond to them again. Every one makes mistakes, god knows I have made my share. I will say I totally agree with your sentiments on the subject.

Take care.

 

[DJKeys]

The Mezz website is not updated.
Better to reach out to dealers and see what they got in stock

I have done this. There are literally no Mezz play cues available, just Carom, Snooker, Break, and Jump. Of course, you can find some on Ebay. For example, one Japanese dealer has a new Ace 2184 for $4K. Price on Mezz USA is $1415 (sold out). Other used Mezz are going for very high prices.

On MezzUSA, one of the banners says they are limiting purchase to 2 cues per month per household!

-dj

 

[garczar]

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All EC-9 models have been sold out since Mezz put them on sale a year (2 years?) ago. And, all their other offerings have been listed as sold out for awhile.

sold out doesn't mean discontinued. they still make them.

 

[Glenee]

Predator P3

 

[JPB2]

I have done this. There are literally no Mezz play cues available, just Carom, Snooker, Break, and Jump. Of course, you can find some on Ebay. For example, one Japanese dealer has a new Ace 2184 for $4K. Price on Mezz USA is $1415 (sold out). Other used Mezz are going for very high prices.

On MezzUSA, one of the banners says they are limiting purchase to 2 cues per month per household!

-dj

This is in part what I meant about availability. Mezz to me is just unavailable. Only one I hit with seemed great. I am more of a production cue guy because the customs I have had didn’t overwhelm me with how great they played or how they were miles ahead of production cues. Disadvantages of custom have been availability, wait times, price vs play ratio. But in this situation I have seen some customs for 1500 I’d rather have than a Mezz. Once we get to unavailable or what I view as too expensive for a given production cue, I’d start looking a lot harder at going to Manwon’s “side.” I guess it depends on the individual, but 3-4 k for a Mezz, Predator, etc…. No.

 

[891014+1]

- Predator: a lot of good butts and you can apply some of the best shafts to it.
- Mezz: very solid, high end construction and favorite from several pro players.
- Cuetec: for me, they have some good cues for the money. Not to expensive.
-Peri: go to asia and see how many Chinese, Pinoys and other use them. Fabrication process is one of the best at use. The best peri cues are not the cheapest

 

[manwon]

- Predator: a lot of good butts and you can apply some of the best shafts to it.
- Mezz: very solid, high end construction and favorite from several pro players.
- Cuetec: for me, they have some good cues for the money. Not to expensive.
-Peri: go to asia and see how many Chinese, Pinoys and other use them. Fabrication process is one of the best at use. The best peri cues are not the cheapest

I am a retied soldier / expatriate living in South Korea and you certainly right Peri cues are top shelf. I am actually thinking about buying one of their 3-Cushion cues later this week.

Great information.