Quality Cues said:Nitti hands down. Chris is a good guy and one hell of a cue maker. Pass on the Blackcreek.
Blackcreek by far. He plays pool with us sometimes and is about the friendliest person you'll ever meet. I think Nitti makes a great cue but market is pretty soft on them right now.Dawgie said:If you could have either of these cues, which one would choose?
Poolhawk said:To say pass on the Blackcreek shows your total lack of knowledge on cues. Nitti makes a very nice cue but there both even at best and Nitti has been at it alot longer and hit his peak awhile ago.Travis was one of the hotest cuemakers at vf and maybe your comparing one that you got in a trade but I've seen Nitti's cue's sit forever for sale here and on ebay. I'd bet amillion if you had one for sale (Blackcreek)it would be advertised as the best cue ever made like all the rest you try to deal.![]()
Quality Cues said:Nitti hands down. Chris is a good guy and one hell of a cue maker. Pass on the Blackcreek.
lenoxmjs said:Mike why would you ever say somthing like this especially in a public forum. I agree with one of the other posters in that they are even at best. I personally would give the edge to Travis. I think you should explain your opinion or Apologize.![]()
I personally think that Travis's finish is in a class of it's own. The finish looks liquid and almost 3 dimensional. To knock Travis is a huge mistake on your part. Travis is young and still evolving but is comming up with some new and creative designs. He also sweats the balance and playability aspect in his cues. One of the Blackcreeks I used to own was the second best playing cue I've ever had. (wish I had it back).
Travis is on his way up IMO.
Chris's work is also very good. His inlay work is second to none and razor sharp. I was impressed with his cues at Valley Forge and enjoyed talking with him. I can't comment on his playability as I have never hit balls with one as the Nitti's belong to my partner Jamie.
We have both available on our sight and I don't feel you can go wrong with ethier maker. Blackcreeks do seem to sell faster and resell better than the Nitti 's but that is about the market and has nothing to do with the quality of the cue.
Dawgie said:a9ballbr8k, I agree with you but I don't play in a hall where players buy these types of cues. At best the most expensive cue that my friends play is about $800 or so. I really don't have the opportunity to play with both of these cues. That is why is I am asking the question as to what would be preferred by most the the posters on this thread.
It seems that Blackcreek squeaks by Nitti by a small margin. This gives me the general info. I was looking for and helps me make a decision.
Thanks to eveyone that gave me feedback, info., and opinions. I appreciate this very much. Thanks again - Dawgie.