Herceks ???

Tommyd1

Tommyd1

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they do look great(not sure about totally unique looking) and they do hit great and they obviously hold their value extremely well.those are a few reasons.i had one and wished i still had it.it was one of the few SS jointed cues i have ever liked as afr as playability and i have had a couple of Searings too.
 
The best

His craftsmanship is the best. I currently have 4 and have had at least 20 in my possesion at one time or another. I bought my first one about 4 years ago and have never looked back. If there is anything wrong with one of his cues it won't leave the shop. Ask anyone who has had their number come up about the whole ordering experience and they will tell you it is top notch from start to finish. I have a fancy on order and cant wait to get it. I have heard his waiting list is up to 10 yrs now (obviously there is a reason for it). I always have an open offer for anyone that wants to try one. Troy and I currently have at least one of each of the different types of joints Joel makes, so if you are ever in Chicago send me a PM if you want to give one a try. BTW He is also a nice guy which is hard to come by these days.

Chris
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I really think his cues are very good. I'm thinking of investing in a few myself. Solid hit, well balanced, good craftmanship and began from a great master who passed on his skill to only get better. I also think that the Carolina Cues are following right along with the same goals.
 
Well.....IMO I believe they are the very best. Haven't played with a cue that I liked better. I compare all of my other cues to my Hercek's. Perfection is something hard to come by, but Joel's cues are as close as they come. On top of that, he is a great guy. Now you know what I am thinking.......... Anyone have one for sale?:D
 
sebas said:
A bit slow to the trigger Troy.
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I was typing and taking a swig (beer), listening to my wife, typing, swig (beer).....Ect.......Ect....... Took me 10 min to type that. LOL!
 
Hercek Cue

I ordered and received my first Hercek cue in 1997, I had two more since then and I will be receiving another cue in the summer of 2008, IMO Joel's cues are the best. Workmanship and playability are outstanding. Joel is a true gentleman, ordering and receiving a cue from him is a unique experience. Let me share this story with everyone; Joel made me a cue in 2002, I played with one shaft, approx. a year or so after I received the cue, the second shaft developed a little warp. I contacted Joel and he told me to send him the shaft, which I did. Joel replaced the shaft at no cost to me, he even paid the shipping charges. This is a testament to what kind of person Joel is, he stands behind his product. It's worth the ten year wait to receive one of Joel's cues.
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Charles
 
Tommyd1 said:
Whats the deal with Joel Herceks Cues, why does everybody want one of these ?

I know the workmenship is superb, no doubt.

But does everyone think the hit, balance, etc is better than other cue's ?

Just wondering, seems like everybody wants one.

Owners of these cues, how do you like them ?

Thanks for any input, it's much appreciated.

Thanks,

Tommyd1
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great all around playing cue, very limited production, great attention to detail, and the fact that he doe's mostly full splice work doesn't hurt their desirability either. he's also a testament to the non CNC naysayers out there that think nice unique traditional looking cues have a diminished desire/value/collectibility if a maker uses machines that are controlled via CNC to produce their work.
 
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great all around playing cue, very limited production, great attention to detail, and the fact that he doe's mostly full splice work doesn't hurt their desirability either. he's also a testament to the non CNC naysayers out there that think nice unique traditional looking cues have a diminished desire/value/collectibility if a maker uses machines that are controlled via CNC to produce their work.
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All of Joel's cues are full spliced. Even the ones that look like they don't have points. The forearms are sleeved over the points. They all have points and veneers. Pretty amazing that ALL of his cues are built with his full splice technique. Just awesome constructed cues!
 
I don't know Tom. The only one I have ever tried didn't impress me. It was a nice looking cue but there are a ton of cue makers that make nice looking cues. :)
 
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Tommyd1, what's that in legalease ?? "Objection....Asked and then Answered" :D :cool:

J/K....anyone who is lucky enough to own or buy a cue from Joel immediately knows the answer when they hold it in the hands and hits some balls with it.
 
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Well Mr. Book,

Then why are people willing to wait so long to get one ?, a gift for their Grandchildren ?

Granted, Tim Scrugs, Skip Weston, Richard Black, etc, etc, etc. They all make beautiful cue's but it seems that there's a little bit more of something special about a Hercek.

Maybe it's the fit, finish, balance, quality of the inlays or just the satisfaction of owning one.

I think it must be like owning a Turbo Porche, something that's super desireable.

Herceks are truly a very beautiful cue ! :D
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Then you answered your own question. You asked for opinions and you got mine. Then you disagree:confused: The same can be said about a SW. They are ok but I am not that impressed with them either.
 
Tradition, history.

As far as I am aware, Joel Hercek has a spotless reputation as a cuemaker. I appreciate the fact that he is able to create many appealing variations on a classic design. I have never seen anything from his shop that I would refer to as "gaudy".

For me, a large part of the appeal lies in the Burton Spain legacy and full splice construction. Obvious classic beauty of the cues aside, there are still people in this world who appreciate the craftsmanship and careful attention to detail that go into a full splice cue.

Ken
 
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As far as I am aware, Joel Hercek has a spotless reputation as a cuemaker. I appreciate the fact that he is able to create many appealing variations on a classic design. I have never seen anything from his shop that I would refer to as "gaudy".

For me, a large part of the appeal lies in the Burton Spain legacy and full splice construction. Obvious classic beauty of the cues aside, there are still people in this world who appreciate the craftsmanship and careful attention to detail that go into a full splice cue.

Ken
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truth is he makes the best full splice cue today. however as u say and i said in another thread alot of his hype is bc of burton spain. (i never really liked cues with the screw in the shaft.) some cuemakers are out of line with there prices due to who the proceeded. like gus and barry, pete and bushka, and joel and burton. not saying they arent great cue makers.

joel has the best arguement in this case bc u cant find a full splice of that quality anywhere.
 
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truth is he makes the best full splice cue today. however as u say and i said in another thread alot of his hype is bc of burton spain. (i never really liked cues with the screw in the shaft.) some cuemakers are out of line with there prices due to who the proceeded. like gus and barry, pete and bushka, and joel and burton. not saying they arent great cue makers.

joel has the best arguement in this case bc u cant find a full splice of that quality anywhere.
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Contrary (IMO) to popular opinion, if you are going to pay $2,500+ for a new cue, you should have a damned good reason. My reason for wanting a Hercek was that I had a Spain and was very, very impressed. Plus, while I still have never owned or tried a Hercek, from the pics and feedback from others, it's obvious he does an amazing classic design with as good of inlays as I've ever seen, and they are full-splice. And he refinished/re-ferruled some Spain shafts and a cue for me and his service is great and he's a pleasure to work with.

A lot of reasons to want a Hercek cue. Only thing holding me back is that I don't like paying that much for a cue when I'm unsure if the play will match my style, and no one in the Pacific NorthWest seems to own one, so trying one out isn't an option. And if I get one without trying a Hercek first, I want it to be 'the right one'. So far, the ones that seem to be priced fairly are always off just a touch from what I like best in his designs, and I can't see paying above market for a cue I might be re-selling. Others will disagree with me on what 'market' is, but that's life - it's my money :)

I'm sure you-know-who will jump in with a "RunScott is cheap" comment, but he's on ignore so I can live with that.

Next time I'm in Chicago I will definitely look you guys up for a 'test ride'.

Thanks.
 
Aiming for perfection

Of all the cuemakers I have ever had any association with, nobody is any more obsessive with achieving perfect construction than Joel Hercek. He will not let a cue leave his shop unless it meets his own extremely high standards.

I don't know much about Dennis Searing, but it sounds as if he is another one that strives for absolute flawlessness.

Both of these cuemakers right now are no doubt two of the very best investments out there. (along with Gina, Tad, Schick, etc, etc)

Last week I put a very nice Hercek on this board for sale and could of sold it five times in the first two hours. That is not easy to do with a $4000 cue in today's finicky cue market.

Jimmy K
 
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