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cgriffin5 said:
Fancy & Pricy, but very Unique. Not too Sneaky...
Best Custom Sneaky?
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Fancy & Pricy, but very Unique. Not too Sneaky...
I have a Gilbert Jump/break cue. I will use it as my player when in a bar. Nice playing and will do it all, break, jump and shoot. Nice finish and quality material.
The sneaky's from Proficent Cue look interesting.
http://www.proficientbilliards.com/cuerepair.htm
Here is also a Scruggs sold at auction on Proficent's site
http://www.cueauctions.com/cgi-bin/auction/item.pl?item=2482
The sneaky's from Proficent Cue look interesting.
http://www.proficientbilliards.com/cuerepair.htm
Here is also a Scruggs sold at auction on Proficent's site
http://www.cueauctions.com/cgi-bin/auction/item.pl?item=2482
Al Romero / Bob Frey
If you live in the east see Bob Frey. If you live in the west see Al Romero. I totally agree with Fliedout.Fliedout said:
SP's
I played 19 years with a Huebler SP and liked it a lot.
One of the cues I have now is a Shurtz SP with SS joint,
and I really like it, excellent balance and feel. Bob Owen,
Gabe's Dad, makes them. Used to be prices for SP's from
Bob was $160 for wood-to-wood, $170 for phenolic joint,
and $190 for Stainless Steel joint. Look just like house
cue otherwise. Call 1-316-269-3844 and ask for Bob, here
in Wichita.
I played 19 years with a Huebler SP and liked it a lot.
One of the cues I have now is a Shurtz SP with SS joint,
and I really like it, excellent balance and feel. Bob Owen,
Gabe's Dad, makes them. Used to be prices for SP's from
Bob was $160 for wood-to-wood, $170 for phenolic joint,
and $190 for Stainless Steel joint. Look just like house
cue otherwise. Call 1-316-269-3844 and ask for Bob, here
in Wichita.
mikepage said:
Well my Josey "sneaky pete" came. I've been buying cues for a while, keeping the ones that I like best. So I've got some other real fine hitting cues--the top of my list has a Scruggs pete, a schon, two Diviney petes, a Sherm, a Layani, and a Schuler.
The Joseys just leaped over the pack.
pictures at
www.fargopool.com/jcweb.html
The two cues have nearly identical hits--the feeling of the wrap is the main difference. They are stiff but not out of this world stiff. I like the sound feedback. It seems clean and crisp, at one frequency like a good percussion instrument. There is quite a lot of feedback to the rear hand--in a good way to me.
mike page
fargo
mikepage said:
Are there pics of the rest of your collection anywhere? Would love to see the Divineys and the Schuler, esp.
Favorite SP
I feel that the TS SP cues hit extremely well. If you pay attention you can find a good used TS SP on Ebay for $350 to $400. For the $$$ investment I don't think you can go wrong here.
If you want to spend less $$$ I would look at Mike Stacey's SP. I have a J/B/P cue of Mike's and the 3/8-11 pin hits very nice too! In time I think Mike's cues should appreciate in value.
Al Romero makes a very nice looking SP but I didn't like the way it hit!?
GOOD LUCK!
I feel that the TS SP cues hit extremely well. If you pay attention you can find a good used TS SP on Ebay for $350 to $400. For the $$$ investment I don't think you can go wrong here.
If you want to spend less $$$ I would look at Mike Stacey's SP. I have a J/B/P cue of Mike's and the 3/8-11 pin hits very nice too! In time I think Mike's cues should appreciate in value.
Al Romero makes a very nice looking SP but I didn't like the way it hit!?
GOOD LUCK!
Another SP to consider
I also feel that Pat Diveney makes an awesome playing cue. He is better known for his "Butterfly" cues. Pat uses a radial pin which hits nice too!
Here is a fancier version.....gorgeous work Pat!
Happy Hunting!!!
I also feel that Pat Diveney makes an awesome playing cue. He is better known for his "Butterfly" cues. Pat uses a radial pin which hits nice too!
Here is a fancier version.....gorgeous work Pat!
Happy Hunting!!!
Zylr Sneaky Petes. They play great and are gaining in value. The downside is you have to wait 6 months to a year to get one from Kerry and they cost $500-$600 with one shaft and a low gloss finish.
For affordable SP's that play very well I recommend Ned Morris. The Josey SP's and Diveney's that I have hit with played very well too.
-Andy
For affordable SP's that play very well I recommend Ned Morris. The Josey SP's and Diveney's that I have hit with played very well too.
-Andy
Sneakys
Scruggs and Zylr are the two best hitting sneaky's ive ever tried. As for reasonably priced Ive heard good things about Mike Stacey, Bludworth, and Al Romero. As for rarely seen Ive heard great things about Kikel and Nitti sneakys.
Scruggs and Zylr are the two best hitting sneaky's ive ever tried. As for reasonably priced Ive heard good things about Mike Stacey, Bludworth, and Al Romero. As for rarely seen Ive heard great things about Kikel and Nitti sneakys.
Zylr, Scruggs and Prewitt for me.
Jim Buss made some nice sneakies as well.
Zylr is the only one I know who makes them with staghorn collars.
Jim Buss made some nice sneakies as well.
Zylr is the only one I know who makes them with staghorn collars.
I currently have a Scruggs sneaky on Ebay (Item# 7212337465) with a starting bid under $300 that you might be interested in. I also have two Zylrs, which might possibly (as previously mentioned) be the best sneakies available. PM me if you would like more info. on the Z's...
Steve
Steve
mikepage said:
that's why i hooked up with keith years ago because his work is not only phenomenal but the end result is always consistent. the hit of his cues from $300 to $10,000 are the same and as well they should be. you're also right about the "frequency" which produces the controlled feel on the rear hand. i'm glad we share the same thoughts on Keith's cues
Pat Diveney. For 300-350 you will simply not find more cue for the money period. The butterfly splices really set the cues off and they all play. I've owned several and they are all good players and people will come from accross the room to see what you're holding. I realize that's not the idea of a Sneaky Pete, but I see less and less true sneakys these days. Pat is a super nice guy to deal with and will do anything to accommodate your request no-matter how strange. The hit is nice and crisp with an amazing amount of touch and feel, not too stiff or loose, just really moves the ball predictably. I agree with many of the other posters suggestions as well, but buying a new cue from the builder is how it should be done, you will usually be much happier with the experience and it gives you the chance to get the cue just like you want it.