Hey Dennis,
I talked to Bob and he said he's just looking for the right spot and his shop should be up and running within a month.
i'd like to try a bobby hunter or cog...but
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Hey Dennis,
I talked to Bob and he said he's just looking for the right spot and his shop should be up and running within a month.
Tony: On a side note, Bobby was at the World 14.1 Qualifier held at Red Shoes this Saturday. He couldn't compete in it because he has already received an invitation to play at the big dance next week in New Jersey.
He autographed a photo that Frank "Sailor" Stellman had taken of him the last time Sailor was down in Chicago. George Fels and Greg Sullivan were also in attendance at this event, which did not finish until the wee hours of the Morning.
Dennis
Joey taught Bobby, after many years apart, they decided to share a shop together again and make a go of it. It didn't work out, Bobby is out on his own in the Chicago area working on putting his shop together. Both are great cuemakers, but I've always preferred Bobby's Hit over the Cog's although I have played with some cogs that were jam up as well.
Bobby never used the G-10 and won't because Joey originated it, and that would not be a respectful way to treat someone held in high regards.
I tried talking Bobby into doing a cue together with Joey last year with the G-10 as well ( sort of a Cog-Hunter cue), but it was a no go. If it happened, it would have to be one a $25k plus cue to even get Joey to think about it.
So.... there ya have it.
Carmelli and Steve Klein both have a similar hit and feel, although I haven't found anything else out there that would fit the bill.
Bobby never used the G-10 and won't because Joey originated it, and that would not be a respectful way to treat someone held in high regards.
I tried talking Bobby into doing a cue together with Joey last year with the G-10 as well ( sort of a Cog-Hunter cue), but it was a no go. If it happened, it would have to be one a $25k plus cue to even get Joey to think about it.
So.... there ya have it.
Carmelli and Steve Klein both have a similar hit and feel, although I haven't found anything else out there that would fit the bill.
I have a Bobby Hunter shaft with Ivory ferrule that I play with on my Sumrall. It is second stiffest shaft I have ever seen only behind a tiger maple shaft. It is very high quality.
I've never played with a Hunter, but a friend of mine played with a Cognosenti. I played with it several times and loved the way it played and hit. For those who prefer Hunter cues can any one say it has a more muted or vibrant hit? Harder/softer? I'll have enough money saved for a basic Cog in the next couple weeks but if Bobby Hunter's shop will be up soon, I might do more research before I pick between the two.
Bobby Hunter Style
Bobby makes a beautiful cue. Here is a shot of John Schmidt's fancy Hunter. He won the US Open playing with one of Bobby's cues. There is a lot of variation within Hunter's designs. He is really creative IMO. This ebony cue is inlayed with silver, ivory, abalone and mother of pearl.
Bobby makes a beautiful cue. Here is a shot of John Schmidt's fancy Hunter. He won the US Open playing with one of Bobby's cues. There is a lot of variation within Hunter's designs. He is really creative IMO. This ebony cue is inlayed with silver, ivory, abalone and mother of pearl.
