Does any of the Asain cue makers make a good quality cue?

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justinb386

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I would like to hear some opinions of some of the Asian cue makers (production companys) that make a good quality (good hitting cue).

Actually, maybe I should just hear some opinions about some of the Asian cue makers (production companys) that make a good hitting cue, because I assume that none of them are of really great quality.

I would like to know if there are any production companys (or cue makers) that are not well known (like Players for example is very well known), because I know how most of the well known cheaper brands play.

I am also curious how some of the Asian made McDermott, Viking, Meucci (I forget if they started an Asain line of cues), and how some of the other higher end brands (that started importing their lower end lines of cues from Asia) play?

Thank you for your helpful opinions.
 
I think the Adam line of cues play very well for the $
I had a plain Jane Helmstetter that hit very nice for me, just not quite as well as my Pechauer or Joss so it had to go:D
 
Sorry about my silly typo error of the word Asian (because I never learned how to type, lol), so I hope that nobody will make fun of me about that mispelling.

Thanks.
 
I have purchased several cues from Jian Ying. When you get a bad one it sucks, sucks beyond belief. The good ones play really good. The common thing though is I've had to change the tip immediately on several of them. The tips sometimes it seems petrified. They have even begin to produce an l d shaft called a y core. the price is reasonable and they have a wide selection. I don't think they're a real high quality but for the price they play pretty good:smile::smile:
 
I would endorse anything made in Japan simply because after having lived there for 19 years, I know first hand about Japanese work ethic, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. Adam Cues, Musashi (by Adam), and Mezz cues would compare to almost any custom cue maker when it comes to construction, and materials, and quality control. In my opinion, the only shortcoming would be that with the exception of the Musashi line of cues, you can't get a 1 of 1 cue like you could with a custom.

dave
 
Yeah, I know that Adams / Helmstetter, and Mezz cues are very high quality. I never actually knew (until recently) that Mezz cues are made in Japan, but that did not surprise me. I assume that most cue makers from Japan make a high quality cue, but I only know of the 2 (Adams / Helmstetter, and Mezz). Are there any other Japanese cue companies (or cue makers) that make a good quality cue? I am guessing that all of the Japanese cues are very expensive, and I was more curious about the lower end cues. Thank you for all of your help.
 
justinb386 said:
Yeah, I know that Adams / Helmstetter, and Mezz cues are very high quality. I never actually knew (until recently) that Mezz cues are made in Japan, but that did not surprise me. I assume that most cue makers from Japan make a high quality cue, but I only know of the 2 (Adams / Helmstetter, and Mezz). Are there any other Japanese cue companies (or cue makers) that make a good quality cue? I am guessing that all of the Japanese cues are very expensive, and I was more curious about the lower end cues. Thank you for all of your help.
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Keith-Andy in Japan makes a great custom cue. One of the best IMHO.

Also, I've heard that the very top of the line Mezz Exceed cues are built with some of the the tightest tolerances out of any cue maker, custom makers included.
 
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I have a Chinese made McDermott Genuine that I love the hit of, but the build quality is not so good.

I tried a mate's Fury the other day and was very impressed, especially as it was their entry level cue and only cost around $50. Very solid indeed.

Frankly, although I've limited experience of Asian and American made cues, I'd say the disappointing ones are made in America.
 
I have been playing with a KF cue from Kaofa in Taiwan for several years. Good workmanship and playability.
 
A lot of the brands in the US really don't reveal what company made the cue and sometimes they are sourced from different companies. The example I like is the old Biagio. There were at least three manufacturers involved and a wide spectrum of quality depending on which manufacturer made the cue.

If you want to know beyond Miki-Mezz and Adam I would say the guys actually in Asia could tell you more specific info about who is making better cues.

I can say that wherever McDemott is getting their cues seems to be good and I hear the Asian Vikings are pretty good. But I do not know who makes them.

I have researched some of this and have some company names, but it would be of little use in this conversation I think.
 
I like 'em, play really nice I think. They seem to play well for many Pinoy's, until the "sponsorship" thing kicks in?

And they are ultra "cheap", not quality wise, but value wise. Pinoy's take pride in their National Sport, including Cue Makers. Labour is cheap, lot's of exoctic tropical wood, harvested leaglly or not?

It's way cheaper to FEDEX, bang for the buck. But understand, anytime a Pinoy gets money in his hands...ya ain't getting it back "implied" warranty or not.

Don't know about the ROC, or China, but I'm sure there are great local cues there as well at decent prices, considered labour costs, and the love for the game?
 
I'm not sure who or what. We will get one of our friends in the Philippines to pay us in Cues instead of money for hosting his website.
 
I agree with the comment about Fury. I bought an $85 cue just to have as one I could throw in the car instead of my normal playing cue. Hits solid. I find myself using it as my normal cue now.

They have number of model lines depending on the price range and in-lays versus over-lays; joint styles, etc.
 
RobMan said:
I agree with the comment about Fury. I bought an $85 cue just to have as one I could throw in the car instead of my normal playing cue. Hits solid. I find myself using it as my normal cue now.

They have number of model lines depending on the price range and in-lays versus over-lays; joint styles, etc.
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Yeah...but that's the brand, not the manufacturer...and they make a lot more cues than just Fury I bet.

In fact a lot of the import brands that people see as different are actually made by the same company and are really very much the same.

I believe Fury is made by Licos in Xiamen. I believe they also make Delta Cues and Players Cues...among others.....

EDIT: I have been informed that what I thought was made by Licos is actually made by Kao-Kao. Kao-Kao makes Fury. Apparently Licos is a company started by people formerly with Kao-Kao, that's how I was misled on the matter.

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I have a Lucasi. I have had it for 3 years now and it is still straight and the finish still looks great. It plays very good. A lot of people who try it are suprised how well it plays.
Pretty good cue for the money.
 
It is hard to estimate product quality by contract manufacturer alone.

In contract manufacturing the buyer (Fury, Players, etc) specifies everything from materials used, hours of workmanship, tolerances allowed and so on.

The same contract manufacturer can make an excellent performing cue...or a piece of junk that you wouldn't use as a bridge stick. It all depends on the specs chosen by the buyer.

Most buyers choose the "lower end" of the contract manufacturer's abilities and materials since they are trying to deliver a cue at a particular price point in the first place.
 
Chopdoc said:
Yeah...but that's the brand, not the manufacturer...and they make a lot more cues than just Fury I bet.

In fact a lot of the import brands that people see as different are actually made by the same company and are really very much the same.

I believe Fury is made by Licos in Xiamen. I believe they also make Delta Cues and Players Cues...among others.....

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I think John Barton said once that Fury cues were made right there in his neck of the woods in China.

JC
 
Are the Quest cues any good (compared to other asian imports, not including Japan).

Is the quality any good, or are the junk?

Thanks.
 
A friend of mine had a SW copy, no name or logo on it anywhere.
That cue played real good. 2 shafts and j/p's for a hundred or two
 
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