I would suggest Jeff Olney or Troy Downey for a big pin, flat faced style cue. Best bang for your buck IMO.
You can get a good Olney on the secondary market but, a long wait for a new one.
You can get a New Downey with two shafts through Mueller Recreational Products in about 4 to 6 months. He builds several models under $1k and they are excellent cues. Troy flies way under the radar in the cue maker world.
If you want “Old School” steel jointed, piloted joint type of cue, the best ones I’ve ever laid my hands on are from Garten Bierbower. I believe you can get a player from him for about $1k. Less if you can find a gently used one.
My vote goes to a Pechauer Pro which will run somewhere between 5 and 8 hundred. Worth every penny. :grin:
I think there probably a little more but i,m not sure...mine is in 95% condition,really great shape,and thats about what they go for on secondary market,give or take .i said 650 because thats what i would take for mine. They REALLY play good. I know you,re a cue guy and just reading your posts,i think you are a lot like me and judge a cue by how they PLAY first and aesthetics second...with joey cues you get it all because he really pairs good hitting woods together and premium shafts. For the money,he just builds top notch players.I have never read a bad review of his cues,only how much people regret getting rid of them lol...
What would be the worst cue over $1,000?
i got some money freed up , been out of pool for a while . i have 2 80ties meucci , i play with a schon .
what is best cue custom for 1,000 bucks ? i hope to get alot of replies from the pros here . im pretty much a 4 number player. but now im getting my daughter in pool . she loves it . she loves my cue , so i want one for me lol .
ive heard good things about rick howard , but i dont think he is in that price range .
You might be able to pick up a Paul Dayton. In my opinion never got his due. RIP
What would be the worst cue over $1,000?
Here's a candidate: http://www.mcdermottcue.com/mcdermott_intimidator.php
I agree with Pechauer. They will make anything you want. They bought their own timberland. They select their own trees. They built their own mill and process their own lumber. They built their own machine shop and make all joints and screws in-house. Mr. Pechauer inspects and signs every Pro series cue before it goes out. Everyone likes different things and I've never owned a cue from a true custom builder, but I've tried or owned cues from most (not all of course) production companies and for me no one does a better job than Pechauer and at extremely reasonable prices. Great customer service and a lifetime guarantee that includes warping.My vote goes to a Pechauer Pro which will run somewhere between 5 and 8 hundred. Worth every penny. :grin:
That’s a cool cue but, it rolls like crap!Here's a candidate: http://www.mcdermottcue.com/mcdermott_intimidator.php
i got some money freed up , been out of pool for a while . i have 2 80ties meucci , i play with a schon .
what is best cue custom for 1,000 bucks ? i hope to get alot of replies from the pros here . im pretty much a 4 number player. but now im getting my daughter in pool . she loves it . she loves my cue , so i want one for me lol .
ive heard good things about rick howard , but i dont think he is in that price range .
Do you believe there is a difference between a $200 cue and a $1000 cue, other than price? The inserts and glued in pieces don't make you a better player. A great player could play with a curtain rod.i got some money freed up , been out of pool for a while . i have 2 80ties meucci , i play with a schon .
what is best cue custom for 1,000 bucks ? i hope to get alot of replies from the pros here . im pretty much a 4 number player. but now im getting my daughter in pool . she loves it . she loves my cue , so i want one for me lol .
ive heard good things about rick howard , but i dont think he is in that price range .