Cue Collecting Ground Floor
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Tucker and Barnhart.
I would say Haley as well, just based on pics I've seen of his work, and his reputation among people I respect, but I've never hit with one.
I've only hit with one Barnhart - sp - but his workmanship is flawless and he has some great design ideas. I can't imagine his cues not taking off.
I've owned several Tuckers, and know they'll go up, up, up in the long run - he makes very few, quality is fantastic, and he has the unique ability to use various joint/pin combinations to still get the play he is looking for.
I would say Haley as well, just based on pics I've seen of his work, and his reputation among people I respect, but I've never hit with one.
I've only hit with one Barnhart - sp - but his workmanship is flawless and he has some great design ideas. I can't imagine his cues not taking off.
I've owned several Tuckers, and know they'll go up, up, up in the long run - he makes very few, quality is fantastic, and he has the unique ability to use various joint/pin combinations to still get the play he is looking for.
I know these two are at least *fairly* well known, but I would have to add Steve Klein and Jeff Olney to the list, especially with the work they are doing now.
It seems like a lot of cuemakers start out making OK cues (and I'm not trying to imply their previous work was just average), but then all of a sudden it's like something clicks and their work just takes off. The difference in play and artistry are night and day different.
I would say as soon as you see that drastic a change, it's time to start ordering cues... in bulk if possible!
It seems like a lot of cuemakers start out making OK cues (and I'm not trying to imply their previous work was just average), but then all of a sudden it's like something clicks and their work just takes off. The difference in play and artistry are night and day different.
I would say as soon as you see that drastic a change, it's time to start ordering cues... in bulk if possible!
BPG24 said:Kind of shocked at that choice, Manwon
I have met Bill several times, played with a few of his cues. Some of the early cues were so stiff that no one in the pool room could draw the ball with them.
I hit with a few more about 2 years ago and I have to say that they played much better. I have always heard that his construction was a good as any, but I am curious what about his cues would make them collectible?
Funny/crazy guy. Good pool player as well.
It could happen. Billy Webb cues ARE stiff, and they aren't my first choice as players, but they do play great if that's the hit you like. His workmanship is also really good and he has some great butterfly designs.
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runscott said:
I am telling you that some of those early cues were unplayable
We had some pretty good players there and many of them had big strokes. (not Larry Nevel big) They couldn't move the ball much at all with them.
Anyway, I have only heard great things about the quality of construction. The newer cues play alot better too. He also uses some really interesting wood combos even on the non butterfly models. Some of them look amazing
Looks like I should have bought several while they were $300 per cue. I have seen them selling on here and Ebay for $600+
I hope Manwon is right, I like Bill. He is a real character
BPG24 said:I am telling you that some of those early cues were unplayable
We had some pretty good players there and many of them had big strokes. (not Larry Nevel big) They couldn't move the ball much at all with them.
Anyway, I have only heard great things about the quality of construction. The newer cues play alot better too. He also uses some really interesting wood combos even on the non butterfly models. Some of them look amazing
Looks like I should have bought several while they were $300 per cue. I have seen them selling on here and Ebay for $600+
I hope Manwon is right, I like Bill. He is a real character
I've only hit with his newer ones - hit was consistent. As far as too stiff to get good draw, I've never heard of that - I like a stiff cue and I can draw just fine. I don't think the non-butterfly Billy Webbs will be anywhere near as collectible, but I agree on the wood combos - saw a really wild-looking one with both ivory and pink ivory that I should have bought. The prices are amazingly low for his cues right now - they can only go up.
I think that Paul F Drexler's quality execution and out-of-the-box designs may one day get him the attention that he deserves. He does have a cue on display in the Smithsonian by the way, but his cues don't seem to be popular on this forum.
I'm interested to hear other's opinions on whether Josey belongs on this list.
I'm interested to hear other's opinions on whether Josey belongs on this list.
Mr Hoppe said:
THOSE ARE BOTH GUYS THAT MAKE NICE CUES, BUT BECAUSE OF SOME OF THEIR TECHNIQUES/METHODS, DON'T GET THE RESPECT OF THE COLLECTORS. KEITH'S NEW STUFF WITH THE SHARP SPLICED POINTS, AND SHARP INLAYS HAS A CHANCE TO BECOME RESPECTED AMONG COLLECTORS.
JUST MY 2 CENTS.
Mr Hoppe said:
Could be...you are aware that Keith Josey has gone back to making cues with needle sharp points? The one I bought recently is definitely a player...I've unfortunately already given it a chip and a ding, but it shoots so well I can't not play with it.
Lew Stone had my vote!
LEW STONE! (SLC, UT) I Know he doesnt do a whole lot of cues, but his work is Moving ART!
LEW STONE! (SLC, UT) I Know he doesnt do a whole lot of cues, but his work is Moving ART!
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