Ed Prewitt Cues
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thekid said:
A lot of people ask that question, and the answer is fairly simple.
1. Very high quality wood/materials
2. Very high quality of workmanship
3. VERY high demand relative to available cues
Prewitt cues are masterfully constructed and are highly sought out by collectors and players, therefore, they are priced at a premium.
I have one of those cues you mention, ebony with fancy rings at all locations, ivory flat faced joint. Keep in mind, this is just one man's opinion.
I have played with and owned a number of custom cues such as Chudy, Capone, Black Boar, Southwest, Scruggs, Bender, Hercek, Bluegrass, Ned Morris, and others, all I bought the Prewitt cue last January and have been playing with it ever since. It is completely subjective, but his cue seems to have the best combination of power, control, and feedback of any cue I have previously used. A few weeks ago, I took all of my cues down to the poolroom and hit will all of them. My favorite is still the Prewitt.
It is true that $2K is a lot to spend for a "plain" cue, but if you examine the cue joint, rings, and wrap with a jewelers loupe, you can see that the workmanship in Ed Prewitt cues is among the most precise and flawless available. If you look at my avatar, you can see that each ring is a band of ivory set with 48 paua stones, bound by two rings of sterling silver. Simple from a distance, but elegant in person.
Hope this information helps you-
I have played with and owned a number of custom cues such as Chudy, Capone, Black Boar, Southwest, Scruggs, Bender, Hercek, Bluegrass, Ned Morris, and others, all I bought the Prewitt cue last January and have been playing with it ever since. It is completely subjective, but his cue seems to have the best combination of power, control, and feedback of any cue I have previously used. A few weeks ago, I took all of my cues down to the poolroom and hit will all of them. My favorite is still the Prewitt.
It is true that $2K is a lot to spend for a "plain" cue, but if you examine the cue joint, rings, and wrap with a jewelers loupe, you can see that the workmanship in Ed Prewitt cues is among the most precise and flawless available. If you look at my avatar, you can see that each ring is a band of ivory set with 48 paua stones, bound by two rings of sterling silver. Simple from a distance, but elegant in person.
Hope this information helps you-
You will get pretty subjective answers to any playability questions you ask about any cuemaker, and really wont be any closer to knowing if it would suit you.
If you are thinking of putting 2k down on a players cue then I would find someone in your area who has one of Ed's cues and would let you hit a few racks with it.
If tossing down 2k without trying a comparable cue first isn't a big deal I would suggest contacting jazznpool (Martin) or visiting his website (http://www.westerncue.com). If you don't find what you are looking for there he can have Ed build it.
-Mike
If you are thinking of putting 2k down on a players cue then I would find someone in your area who has one of Ed's cues and would let you hit a few racks with it.
If tossing down 2k without trying a comparable cue first isn't a big deal I would suggest contacting jazznpool (Martin) or visiting his website (http://www.westerncue.com). If you don't find what you are looking for there he can have Ed build it.
-Mike
SphinxnihpS
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Currently EPs are the most overpriced cues on the planet.
Hmm, I dunno.SphinxnihpS said:
Would a $2000 no points cue be that overpriced if it sells for the same price used compared to a $500 pointed cue but sells for half the price in the used market?
JoeyInCali said:
No, but you can get a pretty nice pointed Mottey, White, Gina, Capone, Gilbert, Judd and some others for 2K. I have never hit with one of Ed's cues but I have seen a few and discussed them with many people.
Like other posters, I think a person would really have to like the hit to spend that much on a plain cue. Hell, you can get a great looking plain Harris with custom JPs for well under $1,500.00. Market value on some cuemakers is driven by their style on their upper end cues. Some are just great players and have nothing fancy, including the name. And BTW, Prewitt is not a big name, and there are plenty of his cues around. Hard to get cues, try Tascarella, Showman and Searing.
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Deadon said:
God... If you are listening or reading the forum....
I WANT... no.. wait.. I NEED one of those! Please make it happen...
very much thanks! Amen!
chris
PoolSleuth
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Bamacues said:
I believe their is a could be bought today supply of EP's Cues at IndyQ, and our Own JazzNPool (Martin) Web-sites. but EP's ringwork is stunning.
Deadon said:
Deadon said:
No offense but you haven't shot with his cues, you havent seen very many, the only thing you are bringing to this thread is uninformed opinion. Not to mention first you stated you were unfamiliar with his work, then you stated you had seen a few and discussed them with MANY people?
Make up your mind?
-Mike
MikeH said:
Seen means I have looked at the work on the cues and handled them. Appearance, quality of work and components is easily done without hitting balls. It isn't rocket science to know that Ed Prewitt is not a premier cuemaker at this time. Look in the 3rd edition, ask dealers, talking to people that know the cues. That is not uninformed, agreed I haven't had the opportunity to hit with one, and that the only thing I don't have an opinion on because I have not. I am experienced with cues, I play with a Searing, just bought cuedoc's Showman, Ginas, Tascarellas, Motteys, Whites and many many more. I have hit with them all, and others. I am familiar with the market and what drives it. Many cuemakers keep their prices higher to maintain the value of their high end cues, some don't. My point was that for someone that is concerned about playability, there MAY, and I believe there is, be better options than spending 2K on a player.
Ed Prewitt cues are certainly very nice, his reputation for design and workmanship are becoming better known. His high end cues are extraordinary in design and the workmanship is excellent. I have seen it and again thats what I think. That is not an uninformed decision. As noted by other posters they can be found readily on the internet and this forum. Perhaps one of the forum members that has one might give thekid an opportunity to hit with a Prewitt. I certainly would like to do so, in fact I almost bought one from Roy just because I hadn't hit with one. Just too much money for a plain cue for me, regardless of the hit.
Excuse me if I was unclear in the original post, I try to only answer what I think about the question without posting the exact details on my experience with cues. Perhaps you are a Prewitt owner and I understand your feelings for the cues, as I use the Searing and often meet players that have no clue as to the quality of the cue until they hit with it. To that, I agree, I have not done with the Prewitt, but if you send me yours, I will.
And I'll send it back, promise!
Deadon,
Great post, but you are touching the playability issues again in your first paragraph, which is what thekid was asking about initially, but which is unfair to judge/generalize on the playability of a certain cuemaker's work if you have not actually been able to play w/ one.
$2k is a lot of dough to drop without knowing how a cue is going to hit, heck $500 is a lot to pay if you are buying blindly.
I always suggest people get in hand as many cues as possible from a potential maker before spending their hard earned beans on a cue if they are not able to play with the one they are considering buying before forking over the cash.
Dennis, Pete, Richard, Paul, James....etc all make great cues IMO as well.
Is Ed on the same level as all of them? IMO no, Pete, Dennis, James (Don't have a Showman) make a cue that better fits what I like/require in a playing cue. But this is just my opinion based solely on my preference.
Additionally, I think Ed's cues exceed cues from some of the makers you listed, however again this is simply my opinion based solely on my preference.
I wasn't trying to offend you, I was just wondering why initially you posted that you not very familiar with his work then posted lots of biased opinion on the matter.
Surely, I will send you one of my EP's to test hit...right after you ship that Showman to moi.
-Mike
Great post, but you are touching the playability issues again in your first paragraph, which is what thekid was asking about initially, but which is unfair to judge/generalize on the playability of a certain cuemaker's work if you have not actually been able to play w/ one.
$2k is a lot of dough to drop without knowing how a cue is going to hit, heck $500 is a lot to pay if you are buying blindly.
I always suggest people get in hand as many cues as possible from a potential maker before spending their hard earned beans on a cue if they are not able to play with the one they are considering buying before forking over the cash.
Dennis, Pete, Richard, Paul, James....etc all make great cues IMO as well.
Is Ed on the same level as all of them? IMO no, Pete, Dennis, James (Don't have a Showman) make a cue that better fits what I like/require in a playing cue. But this is just my opinion based solely on my preference.
Additionally, I think Ed's cues exceed cues from some of the makers you listed, however again this is simply my opinion based solely on my preference.
I wasn't trying to offend you, I was just wondering why initially you posted that you not very familiar with his work then posted lots of biased opinion on the matter.
Surely, I will send you one of my EP's to test hit...right after you ship that Showman to moi.
-Mike
Ed's execution/workmanship is second to noone.
There's no doubt about that Joey. Not many cuemakers operate on the level of precision and quality control of Prewitt. Athough I like and have owned Szamboti and Szamboti clone cues, Prewitt's designs are, for the most part, distinctly his.
The EP 5-ring paua shell ring cue isn't really a run of the mill, "plain jane." There's fine detail in the cue that, I think, is apparent to those who look. There are 48 paua dots in the large rings alone that have to be glued in by hand. They're not simply slices off a ring billet!
Fortunately, there are many choices in the cue marketplace today. Even if they could afford one, Prewitt cues are not going to appeal to everybody. Prewitt cues are becoming more popular here in the USA, especially among people who appreciate and will pay the going price for a distinctive cue of extraordinary quality. I do know that I'm looking way forward to having my pointed/veneered EP cue completed.
Martin
The EP 5-ring paua shell ring cue isn't really a run of the mill, "plain jane." There's fine detail in the cue that, I think, is apparent to those who look. There are 48 paua dots in the large rings alone that have to be glued in by hand. They're not simply slices off a ring billet!
Fortunately, there are many choices in the cue marketplace today. Even if they could afford one, Prewitt cues are not going to appeal to everybody. Prewitt cues are becoming more popular here in the USA, especially among people who appreciate and will pay the going price for a distinctive cue of extraordinary quality. I do know that I'm looking way forward to having my pointed/veneered EP cue completed.
Martin
JoeyInCali said:Ed's execution/workmanship is second to noone.
PoolSleuth
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If I was a Richman I would like to buy an EP, from Martin....
I myself used to buy 2 brand new EP cues from Martin and I also purchased 2 brand new EP shafts from him recently. Let alone the craftmanship but the shafts that Ed builds are really the top quality. As far as I know several pro players in Taiwan are playing EP during serious games, which also prove the playability of the cue.
If I am going to get a Ep I'll go straight to Martin, he wraps up cues in a professional manner, which is the way I do appreciate.
Matt
If I am going to get a Ep I'll go straight to Martin, he wraps up cues in a professional manner, which is the way I do appreciate.
Matt
How come??
It seems most here agree that Ed Prewitt's cues and workmanship are held in high regard. With that thought in mind I was wondering how come poohalljunkie7's slightly older Ed Prewitt cue did not generate much interest? Jazz was the only bidder on the 2nd auction. The first auction fell short of the $2000 reserve by about $54. The cue is in good condition and is much more ornate than the more popular plain janes with 8 sliver veneered points and birds eye maple windows in the butt sleeve.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=120017086081
It seems most here agree that Ed Prewitt's cues and workmanship are held in high regard. With that thought in mind I was wondering how come poohalljunkie7's slightly older Ed Prewitt cue did not generate much interest? Jazz was the only bidder on the 2nd auction. The first auction fell short of the $2000 reserve by about $54. The cue is in good condition and is much more ornate than the more popular plain janes with 8 sliver veneered points and birds eye maple windows in the butt sleeve.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=120017086081
Cory, Just my opinon...that Ebay EP cue is a model that is 5-7 years old and the cue is a bit lacking in elements of design (no other silver inlay other than veneers) and the wood combo is not real popular. If the cue had the paua shell rings and, or other decor elements (some nice inlays in points and rear other than maple boxes) going for it there would have probably been more interest. Additionally, most true cue afficianados have know about Prewitt for a while but others are just beginning to learn more about what he has to offer. Lastly, the paua shell dot rings are actually a lot of work. The 5 ring model is anything but a plain jane. The jeweled rings give that cue some pizazz and class. Its a Prewitt trademark that nobody else does...yet.
Martin
Martin
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