I had to refind your post. I think I'm going for a Tim Scruggs sneaky or a Mezz sneaky. Leaning for a TS. Not sure how to evaluate the ones I'm seeing for sale.Took me a few minutes to sort out the quoting order, but the point is my advice hasn't changed...lol
I'd give very serious considerations to a Mezz cue. They have many different styles of shaft, but their standard WD/WX 700s tend to be very well liked. You could get them pretty fancy looking for 1500 dollars, but they wouldn't hit any better than a 500 one. If you want a carbon shaft, I think their offering is the best hitting one of all. I don't like carbon, but even I think that shaft is ok.What cue I should buy? I'm not going for aesthetics I'm going for the hit. I need a real player to gamble with every day.
Which joint pin does Michael Webb usually uses by default? I know some members may require a certain joint pin, but which pin he uses mostly?If you are looking for a flat out player look at @Michael Webb (a member here) or Keith Josey, I'm a huge fan of both, and both flat out play. After 50 years of playing the game those are my top 2 choices.
I like custom Richard Hsu but he's stopped taking orders. I have my original one available along with original maple shaft and a Predator 314-2 shaft. I'd sell it 1000 and advise getting one of his new Hsunami kielwood shafts from Richard. And my friend Cuong swears by JoeyinCali....Joey Bautista for a hit like no other. Picture is my original Hsu and my new one with the Hsunami shaft.What cue I should buy? I'm not going for aesthetics I'm going for the hit. I need a real player to gamble with every day.
If you just need a "tool"...then you can find a good playing cue really cheap. I knew a stone cold champion who plays world class with a sub $200 cue and would laugh at people spending big money on cues. Of course he had no appreciation for cues other than their utility of the sport. Find a good sneaky pete for $200...upgrade the tip for $50...and get the shaft dialed in. I would prefer something with a big pin. Then play, play, play....and you've got yourself a $1250 stake. Enjoy.What cue I should buy? I'm not going for aesthetics I'm going for the hit. I need a real player to gamble with every day.
If you just need a "tool"...then you can find a good playing cue really cheap. I knew a stone cold champion who plays world class with a sub $200 cue and would laugh at people spending big money on cues. Of course he had no appreciation for cues other than their utility of the sport. Find a good sneaky pete for $200...upgrade the tip for $50...and get the shaft dialed in. I would prefer something with a big pin. Then play, play, play....and you've got yourself a $1250 stake. Enjoy.
If you just need a "tool"...then you can find a good playing cue really cheap. I knew a stone cold champion who plays world class with a sub $200 cue and would laugh at people spending big money on cues. Of course he had no appreciation for cues other than their utility of the sport. Find a good sneaky pete for $200...upgrade the tip for $50...and get the shaft dialed in. I would prefer something with a big pin. Then play, play, play....and you've got yourself a $1250 stake. Enjoy.
How so?sounds familiar