OK, I just got a priviate e-mail asking who is who in cuemaking. I'll decline on this one also. [ I do know of quality production and truly custom cuemakers].
If you follow these instructions, you may not go wrong choosing a cuemaker.
1. How long has he been making cues?
2. What pro has endorsed him?
3. Did he pay the "pro" for the endorsment?[ is the pro really a PRO]?
4. Can he the "cuemaker" play?
5. Have you seen his products?
6. Find out if his customers are happy with there cues?[ consider who your talking to, some folks will steer you to a cuemaker who will pay them a commision].
7. Who taught him how to build cues?
8. How many people work for him in his cue shop?
9. How many cue does he build in a year?
Ask all the questions you can think of. Fire at him as fast as you can. If he stumbles, look some other place.
I personally know of several cuemakers, [or wanta be's] who can not make 2 balls in a row, much less make a bridge. They sell high end cues, because they are pretty.
I was visiting with a friend a few years ago, and a so called "cuemaker" was ask, if he could throw a ball. His reply was sure, if you open the door. True story. One other time, I was privey to a conversation, and another so called "cuemaker" was ask how do you make a cue play not so hard, the Lady wanted a soft hitting cue. His reply, was, I would change tip and put a soft one on it for you. Please, cuemakers my butt.
There are a lot of so called cuemakers in it for the money only. They are clueless on "how to" build cues.
HINTS,
You do need to have respect for his ability to build you a quality product that plays well.. His reputation in cuemaking needs to be "up there"....He needs to know what he's talking about.
There are many names out there, some can and some can not build what you need. Again, it's your cash. Better to be safe than sorry. Watch out for those bargin basement priced cues. Try buying American and support our country. It cost just a little more to go "FIRST CLASS".
see ya
Blud
If you follow these instructions, you may not go wrong choosing a cuemaker.
1. How long has he been making cues?
2. What pro has endorsed him?
3. Did he pay the "pro" for the endorsment?[ is the pro really a PRO]?
4. Can he the "cuemaker" play?
5. Have you seen his products?
6. Find out if his customers are happy with there cues?[ consider who your talking to, some folks will steer you to a cuemaker who will pay them a commision].
7. Who taught him how to build cues?
8. How many people work for him in his cue shop?
9. How many cue does he build in a year?
Ask all the questions you can think of. Fire at him as fast as you can. If he stumbles, look some other place.
I personally know of several cuemakers, [or wanta be's] who can not make 2 balls in a row, much less make a bridge. They sell high end cues, because they are pretty.
I was visiting with a friend a few years ago, and a so called "cuemaker" was ask, if he could throw a ball. His reply was sure, if you open the door. True story. One other time, I was privey to a conversation, and another so called "cuemaker" was ask how do you make a cue play not so hard, the Lady wanted a soft hitting cue. His reply, was, I would change tip and put a soft one on it for you. Please, cuemakers my butt.
There are a lot of so called cuemakers in it for the money only. They are clueless on "how to" build cues.
HINTS,
You do need to have respect for his ability to build you a quality product that plays well.. His reputation in cuemaking needs to be "up there"....He needs to know what he's talking about.
There are many names out there, some can and some can not build what you need. Again, it's your cash. Better to be safe than sorry. Watch out for those bargin basement priced cues. Try buying American and support our country. It cost just a little more to go "FIRST CLASS".
see ya
Blud