Dale Perry cue, bear with me....

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So I recently picked up one of Dale's cues on the Bay, at an amazing price for a custom cue. It came with the Stage IV upgrade shaft. First off, I have been playing pool consistently for about 15 years. I've owned every custom cue out there with the exception of a few. Southwest, Capone, Scruggs, McDaniel, Tad, Searing, Gilbert, Tascarella, etc. Some I loved, some I sold within a couple of weeks. Man I wish I still had the mid 90's Scruggs I sold about 4 years ago. I recently sold my last high end custom, a Gilbert, because I needed the money, and wanted something cheap, with a custom feel. I've heard bad and good things about Perry's cues, and regardless of the "value" argument, and him "selling out," I am very impressed with this cue. I won't say it's the best, but far from the worst in the above list. It doesn't hit stiff, doesn't hit soft, just hits crisp. The shaft and taper is excellent. The execution of the butt, while CNC work, is spot on. The balance is excellent, and I couldn't be more pleased. I already purchased a more fancy cue of his, and looking forward to playing with it as well. For those considering a purchase, the value is incredible, if it is to be used as a playing cue.
 
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Good Choice,!!

Yeah,,,,I know I've mentioned this before but ''Eddie Taylor's'' prized 1961 ''Rambow'' came with 3 shafts, one of which was built by Dale Perry,,it plays as good, if not better than the authentic 1961 [ now Very well aged] ''Rambow'' shaft,,,,,,

Dale knows cues,,,,!!

Alan,,,,,,,:thumbup:
 
Here's my story with DP cue.

I picked one off Ebay a month ago regardless of some bad reviews on here about its quality like ferrule comes loose or joint 's off the center and I was hoping the one I am getting is a good one without defects.

I was really happy when I received the cue in my hands. It's gorgeous as it looks in the picture. I got some compliments from other ppl for its look. Nothing to complain about the appearance so I quickly checked for defects. Sadly, the joint looks like it was originally off the center and DP had attempted to fix it. That didnt make me feel sad for too long but I am still slightly sad until now.

I gave the the cue some hits. It doesn't hit stiff as some said. It's kinda soft to me, not really but a bit crispy. The cue is well balanced but the taper is weird. It doesnt support my follow through completely. The tip is somewhere btw hard and medium, i got a lot of miscue with it.

I specified the weight to be 18oz but I can feel that it's a bit lighter than other 18oz cues. Not sure if DP did something to the joint to lighten the cue or not.

Finally, I have just played with it for 4-5 times so I can't certainly say that I like or dislike DP cue. But in total, I am a bit dissatisfied. It's worth the money for a nice looking cue. I will update this review as I play with it more.
 
Not a lot of posts on this thread yet, but I just want to compliment you guys on posting honest opinions without getting into insulting those who disagree.

May this continue...
 
Here's my story with DP cue.

I picked one off Ebay a month ago regardless of some bad reviews on here about its quality like ferrule comes loose or joint 's off the center and I was hoping the one I am getting is a good one without defects.

I was really happy when I received the cue in my hands. It's gorgeous as it looks in the picture. I got some compliments from other ppl for its look. Nothing to complain about the appearance so I quickly checked for defects. Sadly, the joint looks like it was originally off the center and DP had attempted to fix it. That didnt make me feel sad for too long but I am still slightly sad until now.

I gave the the cue some hits. It doesn't hit stiff as some said. It's kinda soft to me, not really but a bit crispy. The cue is well balanced but the taper is weird. It doesnt support my follow through completely. The tip is somewhere btw hard and medium, i got a lot of miscue with it.

I specified the weight to be 18oz but I can feel that it's a bit lighter than other 18oz cues. Not sure if DP did something to the joint to lighten the cue or not.

Finally, I have just played with it for 4-5 times so I can't certainly say that I like or dislike DP cue. But in total, I am a bit dissatisfied. It's worth the money for a nice looking cue. I will update this review as I play with it more.

I may have got lucky. My shaft fits to the joint flush, and the ferrule seems to be quality. I agree the tip is a little on the hard side, and I plan on slapping a Kamui Medium on there next week. I actually like the taper, but maybe that's because i'm coming from a Gilbert who usually does his taper more conservatively. I like the action I get on the cue ball, and spin seems to come more easily than the Gilbert, even with a harder tip.
 
i wish i had the same experience with DP cues. i bought one off of ebay almost 2 years ago, thinking a i would get a decent low end cue to play with when i go to unfamiliar places. the cue i got was very nice looking but after a few weeks of playing i noticed the shaft would start to come loose. this didnt really bother me too much as i mean i knew i was getting a cheap cue, but then in another few months ring work started coming loose as well. i guess bottom line is you get what you pay for.


TL/DR > it is what is. you buy a cheap ass cue and odds are you are gonna get a cheap ass cue in your hands.
 
I've owned every custom cue out there ... Southwest, Capone, Scruggs, McDaniel, Tad, Searing, Gilbert, Tascarella, etc. I recently sold my last high end custom, a Gilbert...

Please explain to me how you can be a poor college student and still own all these high-end cues at different times?? And 4 years ago you regret selling your Scruggs? Were you in Middle School then?

Just Wondering...KP
 
I think we have more than a few "non-traditional" students on the forum. Why does he have to be so young to be a college student?

I was a non-traditional student myself.


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So I recently picked up one of Dale's cues on the Bay, extremely cheap....came with the Stage IV upgrade shaft. First off, I have been playing pool consistently for about 15 years. I've owned every custom cue out there with the exception of a few. Southwest, Capone, Scruggs, McDaniel, Tad, Searing, Gilbert, Tascarella, etc. Some I loved, some I sold within a couple of weeks. Man I wish I still had the mid 90's Scruggs I sold about 4 years ago. I recently sold my last high end custom, a Gilbert, because I needed the money, and wanted something cheap, with a custom feel. I've heard bad and good things about Perry's cues, and regardless of the "value" argument, and him "selling out," I am very impressed with this cue. I won't say it's the best, but far from the worst in the above list. It doesn't hit stiff, doesn't hit soft, just hits crisp. The shaft and taper is excellent. The execution of the butt, while CNC work, is spot on. The balance is excellent, and I couldn't be more pleased. I already purchased a more fancy cue of his, and looking forward to playing with it as well. For those considering a purchase, the value is incredible, if it is to be used as a playing cue.

I won my DP in a raffle. I have $5 invested in the cue so I really couldn't care less if it was a good cue. It plays well. Great cue with excellent feel. In fact, I have a buddy that uses it instead of his cue when he plays at my house.
 
Back in the early 90's, DP cues were some of the more sought after cues out there because they were made well, and they were great players. So many of us know first hand that Dale (when he wants to) can make one hell of a cue.

dave
 
Please explain to me how you can be a poor college student and still own all these high-end cues at different times?? And 4 years ago you regret selling your Scruggs? Were you in Middle School then?

Just Wondering...KP[/QUOTE

I'm in my 30's. Spent 4 years in the Army, and 10 years in the private sector working in sales. Felt corporations sucking the life out of me, so I decided on a change. P.S. Even if I'm an 18 year old college student, 4 years ago would put me as a freshman in high school. I know math is hard though, so I'll give you a pass. Thanks for the substantive question though!!
 
At the 2010 ''Hopkin's SBE'' , I was somehow seated at the same table with the likes of Bill Schick, Tony S [from that ,,,oh yeah,,,''Black Boar company out somewehere in MD. , Mike Bender, Roy ,The late great Wilie Jopling and Dale Perry,,,,,How I got at that table to this day I don't know,,,,

Anyway,,,with the drinks flowing and the party starting,,,annecdotes turned toward cuemakers doing work on ''Celebritie's cues"",,,

Bill Schick related a story of his crafting a new cue each Christmas for ''Eddie Taylor'',,,and then Dale picked up on the story of him being approached to make a shaft for ''Eddie Taylor's , prized 1961 ''Rambow'',,,[ By the way,,the Eddie Taylor interview is in One Pocket.org about Eddie and his cues are mentioned },,,,Dale had us all in hysterics [ Like I said,,the ''beverages'' were plentiful, about how nervous he was to handle, let alone spin that ''sucker in the lathe,,,,after all,,,it was Eddie's all time favorite cue, his 1961 ''Rambow'',,,,,Now What if I spun it and it went ''POOF'',,,???

Man,,,,funniest line EVER from a cue maker that I heard,,,I'm trying to think of the pool room owner from the Fla, [ Tampa area I think] that owned the cue at the time,,,,,,,very Jewish last name,,,,,,,,Man,,,,,I know someone out there knows it,,,,,It'll come to me,, but what a great annecdote,, By the way,,,Willie Jopling was a story telling machine as well,,,,I miss him,,,,,but anyway,,, yeah,,Dale's a funny guy and a great craftsman,,,,,If he's good enough for ''Eddie Taylor's '' Rambow,,,,that speaks volumes on his work,,,,,,

What a funny ass night,,,,,I gotta post pictures of it,,,,,,!!

Alan,,,,,,,,,
 
So I recently picked up one of Dale's cues on the Bay, extremely cheap....came with the Stage IV upgrade shaft. First off, I have been playing pool consistently for about 15 years. I've owned every custom cue out there with the exception of a few. Southwest, Capone, Scruggs, McDaniel, Tad, Searing, Gilbert, Tascarella, etc. Some I loved, some I sold within a couple of weeks. Man I wish I still had the mid 90's Scruggs I sold about 4 years ago. I recently sold my last high end custom, a Gilbert, because I needed the money, and wanted something cheap, with a custom feel. I've heard bad and good things about Perry's cues, and regardless of the "value" argument, and him "selling out," I am very impressed with this cue. I won't say it's the best, but far from the worst in the above list. It doesn't hit stiff, doesn't hit soft, just hits crisp. The shaft and taper is excellent. The execution of the butt, while CNC work, is spot on. The balance is excellent, and I couldn't be more pleased. I already purchased a more fancy cue of his, and looking forward to playing with it as well. For those considering a purchase, the value is incredible, if it is to be used as a playing cue.

EXCELLENT CUES...
ALOT of Cue for the $$$$$
And I AGree,
SUPERB PLAYABILITY !
 
I think we have more than a few "non-traditional" students on the forum. Why does he have to be so young to be a college student?

I was a non-traditional student myself.


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Yep, me too. It only took me 8 years to get my degree and no I'm not a doctor or lawyer :smile: (just went part time for years while working)
 
Is it so hard to figure out that my question was addressing the fact that you said you were poor and still had owned cues worth thousands of dollars?

I understand the non-traditional student and their ages. It just made me wonder when someone says they are poor and have had all these expensive cues.

And if you were an 18 year college student then subtracting 4--let's see if you can do this (as a self-proclaimed math wiz) could that put someone in middle school? Hence my question--Duh!

I was just wondering!!

KP

Please explain to me how you can be a poor college student and still own all these high-end cues at different times?? And 4 years ago you regret selling your Scruggs? Were you in Middle School then?

Just Wondering...KP[/QUOTE

I'm in my 30's. Spent 4 years in the Army, and 10 years in the private sector working in sales. Felt corporations sucking the life out of me, so I decided on a change. P.S. Even if I'm an 18 year old college student, 4 years ago would put me as a freshman in high school. I know math is hard though, so I'll give you a pass. Thanks for the substantive question though!!
 
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As a youngster I knew another lad that was one heckuva trader. He started one day out with a cheap old pocketknife and at the end of the day owned a nice milk cow.

And he didn't live too far from Springfield. :D

I've owned several Dale Perry's, many of which I just bought for someone else that wanted one. Quality seems to be a big variable but mostly okay. The one I used myself for a few months was sold to player in Springfield. I never had a single problem with the cue (aside from changing the tip) but he has suffered nightmares with it. First the butt sleeve broke off right at the ring below the wrap. That revealed some very pithy wood had been used to join that butt sleeve to the handle and that very little glue had been used. The ferrule wasn't put on centered properly and he managed to pop it off. He had those things fixed by a local maker and that maker said it was one of the poorest assembled cues he had ever seen. Most recently the owner of that cue noticed the forearm had split on both sides beneath the joint sleeve. I don't think he's going to have it fixed again.

All of that very likely isn't the fault of the cue maker, but some of it surely is.

And still, if I had no cue and little money I would strongly consider a DP based upon my own experience.
 
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