Difference's between a Tascarella and Searing cue
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I would get the Searing.
I have a shaft and it is great. But the big advantage is the most desirable cue right now is Searing. Lots of folks are able to get stuff from him, but I am not anybody and don't have any contacts to get anything. His reputation is he is perfectionist.
Tascarellas are great cues, but pretty available. I am not impressed with most of his inlay work, in fact, I have seen some that were downright disappointing. I have owned a couple and they played great, but resell was only okay. I think his shafts are excellent and the taper great as well.
Both great cues, but given the choice, I would get the Searing. If I was going to get a Tasc, I would either get one with no inlay work at all, or get one that has ebony, and the inlays are in ebony part of the cue.
Best of rolls,
Ken
batalarms
Ebony Hoppe Fanatic
Absolutely agree with Ken.Dennis is the best builder on the planet at this time.His cues go up in value,while Tascy's sort of hold their value,and maybe go up some over time.Tascy plays great,Searing's play even better.The wait for a Tasc is reasonable,but getting a cue from Dennis takes longer 'cause he works by himself.Pete Tascarella has Pete Jr. to help him and the wait is shorter.The price is quite different.Searing cues cost more,but IMHO they are worth more.The work in a Searing cue is just amazing.His inlays are second to none,and his shafts play just super.I could go on,but you get the idea.I am lucky that I live near Dennis and I go to his shop for service work.Even his shop and equipment are top shelf.And he makes a great cup of coffee 
Marc
Marc
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I have played with a half dozen or so Tascarella cues. They are excellent cues, both in playability and workmanship. I have played with two Searing cues. Perhaps it is hard to imagine, but they are a cut above anything else I have tried. Even my wife instantly recognized the difference in detail vs. my own fine cues. Playability is second to none in my opinion. That is why Searing cues are so expensive and difficult to acquire. My advice is not to try one unless you are prepared to pay the price.
JMO
JMO
every information you seek is quite easy to learn, apart from the hit.
Tascarella cues are easier to get and are much cheaper than Searing cues.
Workmanship is both at a very high level.
I recently had a chance to play with a Searing, a Mobley and a Tascarella, and personally, I prefer the Mob, then Tasc, then Sear. It's just my opinion. maybe I don't like leather wrap and the Searing has it, Mob has Cortland wrap and Tasc has linen wrap. all three cues play awesome and are among the best I have played with.
Tascarella cues are easier to get and are much cheaper than Searing cues.
Workmanship is both at a very high level.
I recently had a chance to play with a Searing, a Mobley and a Tascarella, and personally, I prefer the Mob, then Tasc, then Sear. It's just my opinion. maybe I don't like leather wrap and the Searing has it, Mob has Cortland wrap and Tasc has linen wrap. all three cues play awesome and are among the best I have played with.
Both awesome cues......depends on whether you like 4 vowels or 3 vowels.
TommyT, for what it's worth, I know what I've read about them, but that's it.
Maybe I should have said that I just got a Tasc ( hit maybe 1 rack of balls) and I'm considering trying to get a Searing. I shouldn't have asked how hard it was to get a Tasc, that I know.
I should have leaned more toward the Searing. I wanted comparison's between the 2.
So I wanted people's opinions that have used both for their opinions.
I hope that answers your question.
Thanks again for all the replies.
Maybe I should have said that I just got a Tasc ( hit maybe 1 rack of balls) and I'm considering trying to get a Searing. I shouldn't have asked how hard it was to get a Tasc, that I know.
I should have leaned more toward the Searing. I wanted comparison's between the 2.
So I wanted people's opinions that have used both for their opinions.
I hope that answers your question.
Thanks again for all the replies.
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I live local to Dennis and he does all of my cue work. Great guy! I have hit balls with 3 of his cues. My sparing partner that I play at least once a week has one that was originally made for the Miz. Every cue of Dennis' that I've played with is an outstanding playing cue. Lively with a real solid hit. You feel the cue ball but the cue doesn't really vibrate. They don't "ping" (some people like the ping). I'm able to move the cue ball real easy up and down the table with his cues. Easier than any cue I've played with. Hard to explain.
I own a Tasc hoppe and had a Tasc shaft on an old Joss West. Both the hoppe and the shaft play very stiff and ring when you hit the cue ball. It sounds kinda like thumping a coffee cup. Lots of feedback and vibration. You can really feel the hit. My Tasc plays extremely stiff, and I like it.
Having said all of that, I would go with the Searing if you can afford and find it. I'm local and have been on Dennis' list for years with no signs of him ever making a cue for me. You will likely have to buy on the secondary market for an arm, leg and your first born.
I own a Tasc hoppe and had a Tasc shaft on an old Joss West. Both the hoppe and the shaft play very stiff and ring when you hit the cue ball. It sounds kinda like thumping a coffee cup. Lots of feedback and vibration. You can really feel the hit. My Tasc plays extremely stiff, and I like it.
Having said all of that, I would go with the Searing if you can afford and find it. I'm local and have been on Dennis' list for years with no signs of him ever making a cue for me. You will likely have to buy on the secondary market for an arm, leg and your first born.
Appreciate the info Woof. I've been checking on getting a Searing and your right about the price. I found a super one, but don't know if I want to spend that much money. That's why I want as many opinions as possible. But realistically because I have no way of trying one, I'm going off what people say so that's why I appreciate the feedback from people that know.
P.S. And I'm not throwing in any of my grandkids on the price. lol
P.S. And I'm not throwing in any of my grandkids on the price. lol
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batalarms
Ebony Hoppe Fanatic
It's like driving/owning a Beamer (BMW) or a Benz.Both excellent quality and engineering.IMO,the Benz is a little better,and costs more.Of course some will choose the Beamer.It's more affordable,and also a great car.If you are going after a BIG cue,Searing is at the top of the "food chain" Status is very high on both.Like Woof said,if you can afford it,Searing is a great choice.Good luck.
Marc
Marc
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If I had a choice, I'd wish for more wishes. I know it's normally against the rules, but if I were the king of the universe, I'd change the rules.
I mean, if you're really struggling which of these two cues you want, you don't have an issue. You cannot go wrong with either choice.
Freddie <~~~ and don't believe any of the false rumors
Agreed. Both are excellent cues. One guy is a two man shop and therefore can produce more, that should not be a penalty. As far as inlays and quality, well one uses CNC the other doesn't and it shows. But guess what, neither did Gus, or George and quite frankly that doesn't hurt either of those two.
But these are two great traditional cue builds.
JV
dom_poppa
Banned
It's Bimmer.
Not everywhere, but you're not incorrect either.
Freddie <~~~ bimmer, beamer, coupe, bike....
About $2k more & a couple years more for a new Dennis.
