Gotta try the OB-1 cue!

[nmpoolplr]

If you haven't heard the buzz...you GOTTA try the OB-1 cues! Not only do they hit really well, but if you get a chance to meet the people behind the cues, the Owen-Bunnell team makes their product even better! I recently have taken up one-pocket, and that shaft makes controlling the cue ball and spin so much easier.

Thanks to Royce Bunnell for the good luck in Vegas...I couldn't have done it without you

 

[BVal]

If you haven't heard the buzz...you GOTTA try the OB-1 cues! Not only do they hit really well, but if you get a chance to meet the people behind the cues, the Owen-Bunnell team makes their product even better! I recently have taken up one-pocket, and that shaft makes controlling the cue ball and spin so much easier.

Thanks to Royce Bunnell for the good luck in Vegas...I couldn't have done it without you

Do they make a full cue or just the shafts?

BVal

 

[ScottW]

I love mine.

BVal: just the shaft.

 

[BVal]

I love mine.

BVal: just the shaft.

That is what I thought - in the original post it said cues. Thanks for the clarification.

BVal

 

[Burtus]

That is what I thought - in the original post it said cues. Thanks for the clarification.

BVal

BVal,
They may have the other half of the cue sometime soon. I saw prototypes at Valley Forge. I have an OB-1 on a Lucasi and my dad has one on a Viking. They are fantastic shafts with customer service to match. Can't wait for the other half to become available.

Burt

 

[BVal]

BVal,
They may have the other half of the cue sometime soon. I saw prototypes at Valley Forge. I have an OB-1 on a Lucasi and my dad has one on a Viking. They are fantastic shafts with customer service to match. Can't wait for the other half to become available.

Burt

I have never used one but I am interested in trying one out. Nobody around here has one. At least not that I have seen. I just ordered my 314-2 on Friday and can't wait to get it. I have been using the Z-2 but I think it is a little too skinny for me. I wish someone I knew would buy an ob-1 so I could use it.

BVal

 

[rack'em zach'em]

Royce used to make custom cues...but now it's the just the OB-1 Shaft...and I have to say I'll never play without one again..it's the best shaft on the market bar none.

 

[thrasher789]

I have an OB-1 and also love it, definatly a good shaft.

 

[Ryan A.]

I have never used one but I am interested in trying one out. Nobody around here has one. At least not that I have seen. I just ordered my 314-2 on Friday and can't wait to get it. I have been using the Z-2 but I think it is a little too skinny for me. I wish someone I knew would buy an ob-1 so I could use it.

BVal

BVal where do you play? not that I can help you out, I don't have one. I was just curious seeing that you are from AZ.

Personally I think that they are nearly identical to the predator line. I did get the opportunity to meet the people behind ob-1 in Vegas. They did seem like good people.

 

[Burtus]

I have never used one but I am interested in trying one out. Nobody around here has one. At least not that I have seen. I just ordered my 314-2 on Friday and can't wait to get it. I have been using the Z-2 but I think it is a little too skinny for me. I wish someone I knew would buy an ob-1 so I could use it.

BVal

I tried the Z-1 and 314-1 before buying the ob-1. The Ob-1 hits more similar to the 314 than the Z. For the first week it took a little getting used to..... using less offset for similar engish (compared to the stock Lucasi shaft). The hit is so subjective I hesitate to try to explain it but will give it a shot. There is less deflection and more spin/engish with less offset. The hit feels real solid.
Burt

 

[BVal]

BVal where do you play? not that I can help you out, I don't have one. I was just curious seeing that you are from AZ.

Personally I think that they are nearly identical to the predator line. I did get the opportunity to meet the people behind ob-1 in Vegas. They did seem like good people.

I play mostly at Metro and some at Alexanders. Have played at every other pool hall here in Phoenix at least a couple of times. How about you? I am assuming you are in Arizona as well.
Oh and thanks for the help with the OB-1

 

[rack'em zach'em]

Not even close to the predator----please don't even insult the OB-1 by mentioning...Predator...in the same sentence....The OB-1 has a much smoother stroke to it...thanks

 

[BVal]

Not even close to the predator----please don't even insult the OB-1 by mentioning...Predator...in the same sentence....The OB-1 has a much smoother stroke to it...thanks

Not trying to argue at all - just wondering what you mean by "smoother stroke to it"?

Thanks,

BVal

 

[rack'em zach'em]

The OB-1 isn't as stiff and it has more flex in the the shaft....by smooth I mean the predator feels like a broom stick sometimes....as in stiff...some people like it...personally the only stiff cue I've ever like was one of my old Gilberts...

 

[Ryan A.]

mainly at Kolby's and Main St. I don't get out on the tournament seen much, but im always in action. Im sure I have seen you around. Occasionally, I'll make it up to Alexanders. I like Ron but don't enjoy playing on bar boxes much.

 

[BVal]

mainly at Kolby's and Main St. I don't get out on the tournament seen much, but im always in action. Im sure I have seen you around. Occasionally, I'll make it up to Alexanders. I like Ron but don't enjoy playing on bar boxes much.

They have a 9 foot diamond and 7 7 foot diamonds there now. I don't think they play anything like a barbox and play a lot closer to how the 9 footers play. JMO

Kolby's is nice - I used to play there alot back in the day. The last time I played at Main St. was in the Arizona All Around. My wife used to play down there a lot.

 

[PoolSharkAllen]

The OB-1 isn't as stiff and it has more flex in the the shaft....by smooth I mean the predator feels like a broom stick sometimes....as in stiff...some people like it...personally the only stiff cue I've ever like was one of my old Gilberts...

Hey, I'm offended! Last week, I just bought a 314-2 and it plays a whole lot better than a broomstick!

 

[rack'em zach'em]

Just a metaphor

 

[PoolSharkAllen]

Just a metaphor

Cool! Metaphors make life more interesting.

 

[Firecracker]

Love the OB-1 Shaft

Royce finally got me to use his shaft last November, I was pretty stubborn since the Schon original shaft I had hit pretty well. For the first few weeks I kept switching back & forth between them, then finally caved. Royce gave me a little bit longer shaft to keep the feel the same as my original shaft since the OB is a little lighter. Kept the talisman tip & won't go back to anything else.

As for cues, the guys are currently working on a cue design. I hit with the prototype and immediately told Royce I want him to make me one. It hits the balls great and I love the balance.