Sandbagger
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Just curious if anyone has recently purchased a Ernie Martinez cue and how do you like it?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Ernie Martinez cues
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I live in the Denver area and there are a lot of his cues here.
I don't have one but have tried quite a few.
He makes a good looking cue like a lot of others but the one thing his cues all have in common is a perfect neutral balance.
They just seem to glide like they are not affected by gravity.
If you have a chance to buy one do it,the only problem is that they seldom come up for sale,that's how much people like them.
I don't have one but have tried quite a few.
He makes a good looking cue like a lot of others but the one thing his cues all have in common is a perfect neutral balance.
They just seem to glide like they are not affected by gravity.
If you have a chance to buy one do it,the only problem is that they seldom come up for sale,that's how much people like them.
Sandbagger
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I live in Littleton and would like to support a local guy.
Ernie takes a lot of time making a cue.
He lives off of every day repairs and such that bring him instant income.
Ernie is a great guy to deal with as well.
A friend of mine had a cue made a couple years ago by Ernie.
He told him roughly what design he wanted and during the build Ernie changed the design a bit and added some extras all with my friends blessing.
In the end Ernie hit it out of the park.
My friend said he just should have told him how much he wanted to spend,give a basic design and let Ernie have at it.
He told him roughly what design he wanted and during the build Ernie changed the design a bit and added some extras all with my friends blessing.
In the end Ernie hit it out of the park.
My friend said he just should have told him how much he wanted to spend,give a basic design and let Ernie have at it.
If it doesn't work out with Ernie you might try another great local builder Chris Byrne.
Chris builds a more fancy cue then Ernie if that interests you.
Chris builds a more fancy cue then Ernie if that interests you.
Sandbagger
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That's what I want a Merry Widow... no bling. Just a great cue.
Not surprising at all.
I once played a long session of 9 ball with a borrowed Ernie sneaky Pete.
A true sneaky wood to wood joint ,no rings nothing as simple as can be.
Oh my it had that unknown Ernie magic and I tried to buy it but the owner said I let you play with it but you cant buy it.Rats!
Funny thing is whenever there's a thread about "your top 5 cue makers" which is every 6 months or so I don't remember Ernie's name being mentioned.
I guess there are a lot of real good local makers around the country that don't get wide spread recognition.
I guess there are a lot of real good local makers around the country that don't get wide spread recognition.
No doubt. Cody Cash in Wichita(PK Cues) is an up-n-comer who does really nice work at fair $$. Great guy to deal with. Straight-shooter, does what he says.
Sandbagger
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Got a message from Ernie... he's not taking any orders until he's caught up... didn't say when that would be.
I live in Littleton and have a couple you could hit with if you just want to try one!!!
Let me know,
Greg
Let me know,
Greg
Hot Pockets
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I have one that I am thinking of letting go of. It is such a beautiful cue and p[lays just as beautifully. It is a 1996 cue with 6 points of Cocobolo and Purnumbuco and Ivory spears at the tips. The wrap was done by Ned Morris and he is a master at wraps. By far (in my opinion) the best in the buisness. I have 2 shafts, one never played with, both 13mm. The cue is 60" long and I believe it is 20 oz. PM me if you are interested!
