masonh said:
IT WAS DONE BY REQUEST, AND IS WHY IT PLAYS THE WAY IT DOES. ENJOY THE CUE. IT IS A HELL OF A PLAYER.
Jerry Rauenzahn
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IT WAS DONE BY REQUEST, AND IS WHY IT PLAYS THE WAY IT DOES. ENJOY THE CUE. IT IS A HELL OF A PLAYER.
thank you.i am glad to know that it was done at a customer's request.it does play well.i was telling someone else about it,and told them i have had 2 Dennis Searing SS half-joints in the past and this cue plays better than both.that is no lie or hype or anything,just the truth.i retract all my previous comments about fit and finish,and i apologize to Jerry.i didn't know it was designed this way and i should have asked first.
Hey all,
Jerry Rauenzahn is making me a custom Wedge Tribute cue to match my pair of model 26 1/2 Brunswicks he repaired/refinished. I can't wait to see it. Here are some shots of the two he has done for me already. He has all the measurements to match them. Everything is masterfully finished and they look much nicer than my pics look. These are real beauties up close. If you ever need work done Jerry Raunzahn does outstanding quality work. Also, Jerry was able to have Martin from JazznPool match the veneers that were missing on the Bloodwood wedge. Nice touch!!
Enjoy this one, it's the only bloodwood 26 1/2 I have ever seen.
This striped Ebony Rambow was the first Wedge Jerry refinished and repaired, AWESOME WORK!! He was able to save the name, "Henry Hafer." Imagine how many hours it took to plan to do that! And he only had one chance to get it right.
Ebony Rambow 26 1/2
Jerry Rauenzahn is making me a custom Wedge Tribute cue to match my pair of model 26 1/2 Brunswicks he repaired/refinished. I can't wait to see it. Here are some shots of the two he has done for me already. He has all the measurements to match them. Everything is masterfully finished and they look much nicer than my pics look. These are real beauties up close. If you ever need work done Jerry Raunzahn does outstanding quality work. Also, Jerry was able to have Martin from JazznPool match the veneers that were missing on the Bloodwood wedge. Nice touch!!
Enjoy this one, it's the only bloodwood 26 1/2 I have ever seen.
This striped Ebony Rambow was the first Wedge Jerry refinished and repaired, AWESOME WORK!! He was able to save the name, "Henry Hafer." Imagine how many hours it took to plan to do that! And he only had one chance to get it right.
Ebony Rambow 26 1/2
I can't believe it.
This is a cue that was tested by me personaly for playability. Everything looked fine to me. I called Jerry and told him he needed to raise his prices alot and he didn't listen! Then I sent the cue back to him. Now he is listening. Sorry guys.
Nick
This is a cue that was tested by me personaly for playability. Everything looked fine to me. I called Jerry and told him he needed to raise his prices alot and he didn't listen! Then I sent the cue back to him. Now he is listening. Sorry guys.
Nick
dave sutton
Banned
i remember 7 yrs ago i could get a 4 pt 1 shaft for 500$ now its doubled and should be more. youre right
Dawgie said:
And some people WON'T believe anything.
His cues are made well, look nice, and play well...but the key is that they are priced too low for the AZ flippers to make money off of him. Thus the disrespect from the flippers and the respect from the players.
runscott said:
Don't be holding back.
rep point
runscott said:
Somewhat agree. We all know these -R- cues are not the best sellers but not because of low price, its because he is simply not a top flight builder in demand. His cues are limited by design, imagination and execution. Most are un-imaginative knock offs of the simple classics, things a builder with that much experience should be beyond. Also more importantly holding them back are a couple of the certifiable nits on this board (and thread) who take every chance given to pump these cues up. Nice cheap custom sticks for the money and honestly that is all.
-R- Cues
I might be certifiable
....at the very least I'm a fan of Jerry's cues
I would disagree with you that they are cheap but, I do agree that they are an EXCELLENT value for a cutom playing cue. IMHO, Jerry does really nice work with the older-classic-simpler designs which I enjoy being able to own at very affordable prices.
Unfortunately, I can't afford a stable of Tasc's, Szam's, Black's, Mottey's, etc. -- I'd love to but, just not a reality for me
wyld78 said:Somewhat agree. We all know these -R- cues are not the best sellers but not because of low price, its because he is simply not a top flight builder in demand. His cues are limited by design, imagination and execution. Most are un-imaginative knock offs of the simple classics, things a builder with that much experience should be beyond. Also more importantly holding them back are a couple of the certifiable nits on this board (and thread) who take every chance given to pump these cues up. Nice cheap custom sticks for the money and honestly that is all.
I might be certifiable
....at the very least I'm a fan of Jerry's cues I would disagree with you that they are cheap but, I do agree that they are an EXCELLENT value for a cutom playing cue. IMHO, Jerry does really nice work with the older-classic-simpler designs which I enjoy being able to own at very affordable prices.
Unfortunately, I can't afford a stable of Tasc's, Szam's, Black's, Mottey's, etc. -- I'd love to but, just not a reality for me
wyld78 said:Somewhat agree. We all know these -R- cues are not the best sellers but not because of low price, its because he is simply not a top flight builder in demand. His cues are limited by design, imagination and execution. Most are un-imaginative knock offs of the simple classics, things a builder with that much experience should be beyond. Also more importantly holding them back are a couple of the certifiable nits on this board (and thread) who take every chance given to pump these cues up. Nice cheap custom sticks for the money and honestly that is all.
lol - well, as long as YOU know, that's all that matters. Like I said...
dave sutton
Banned
wyld78 said:Somewhat agree. We all know these -R- cues are not the best sellers but not because of low price, its because he is simply not a top flight builder in demand. His cues are limited by design, imagination and execution. Most are un-imaginative knock offs of the simple classics, things a builder with that much experience should be beyond. Also more importantly holding them back are a couple of the certifiable nits on this board (and thread) who take every chance given to pump these cues up. Nice cheap custom sticks for the money and honestly that is all.
youve gotta be kidding me! wyld78 youve proven yourself time and time again to know as little as a person possibly can know about pool, cues and anything connected with this industry.
ive only had trouble selling 1 jerry. thats bc it had my name in it. i just sold a jerry yesterday in RECORD TIME. under 2 hrs and for 1000$+
lacks imagination YOU ARE A JOKE. every top cuemaker copies the classics. do they lacK imagination?
he makes what ppl order. he is so busy he doesnt have enough time to make 6 cues to sell at SBE. he hasnt been there in 10 years. doesnt wana go.
i could rip you apart for hours and post pictures all day. you should never be allowed in the same room as a pool table or cue ever again!
Jr
For what its worth, I recently bought a JR cue from Nick Serdula, it is an Ivory half jointed birdseye maple player with black leather wrap, the finish and fit is great, the cue hits very well, and is an overall great value. I would buy another one if the right one came along. I have owned many different cues over the years, and I can say that this cue compares in quality to some of the better makers out there, dont want to mention names, at affordable prices. Just my two cents.
For what its worth, I recently bought a JR cue from Nick Serdula, it is an Ivory half jointed birdseye maple player with black leather wrap, the finish and fit is great, the cue hits very well, and is an overall great value. I would buy another one if the right one came along. I have owned many different cues over the years, and I can say that this cue compares in quality to some of the better makers out there, dont want to mention names, at affordable prices. Just my two cents.
Balabushka cues did not have the best finish. Frank Paradise inlays looked as if he used a 1" chisel to cut them out. But when you talk to a collector he will say "Balabushkas' have a beautiful patine finish" or "Paradise cues have that beautiful rough inlay work". Characteristics like those seperate the cue makers. Jerry Rauenzahn makes cues with his own characteristics.
I personally like traditional designed cues, but I also like certain contemporary designs. I personally think his prices are to low, and I think that reflects upon the entire cue market. Why would Joe want to spend $2000.00 for a plain 4 point veneered cue made by Mr. X when he can purchase a beautiful inlayed with 32 mop diamonds 4 point veneered cue made by Mr. Z for $1000.00. Remember the Playability of a cue is always going to be subjective. JUSTMY2CENTS
I personally like traditional designed cues, but I also like certain contemporary designs. I personally think his prices are to low, and I think that reflects upon the entire cue market. Why would Joe want to spend $2000.00 for a plain 4 point veneered cue made by Mr. X when he can purchase a beautiful inlayed with 32 mop diamonds 4 point veneered cue made by Mr. Z for $1000.00. Remember the Playability of a cue is always going to be subjective. JUSTMY2CENTS
Tikkitavi said:
Hey, don't forget about Rambow - another guy who spent to much time working on playability and wasn't concerned enough about the Japanese market or supplying cue-flippers with a livelihood.
It's funny - after hearing all the butt-kissing on this forum over certain elite cue-makers, I get their cues and and I'm thinking, WTF? My cue repairman back in Georgia did the best linen wraps BY FAR than any elite cuemaker out there. And some of the Gods of cuemaking don't do anywhere near as good of a finish as Jerry. And his short-splice points/veneers are right up there as well.
How about those Sugartree veneers? oh, yeah... But wait - how about all those joint options on a South West? oh, yeah... Well, you certainly can't complain about the deal you get on a Tascarella or B Szamboti...well, maybe you can. Okay, at least we can go order a Black Boar for a good price....I keep forgetting, I'm not Japanese
Forget all that - I'll give Joel Hercek a call and then go pick up my cue....that'll give me time to stop by the post office.You guys have your cues to hang on your wall or to flip - don't begrudge us having access to reasonably-priced playing cues.
runscott said:Hey, don't forget about Rambow - another guy who spent to much time working on playability and wasn't concerned enough about the Japanese market or supplying cue-flippers with a livelihood.
It's funny - after hearing all the butt-kissing on this forum over certain elite cue-makers, I get their cues and and I'm thinking, WTF? My cue repairman back in Georgia did the best linen wraps BY FAR than any elite cuemaker out there. And some of the Gods of cuemaking don't do anywhere near as good of a finish as Jerry. And his short-splice points/veneers are right up there as well.
How about those Sugartree veneers? oh, yeah... But wait - how about all those joint options on a South West? oh, yeah... Well, you certainly can't complain about the deal you get on a Tascarella or B Szamboti...well, maybe you can. Okay, at least we can go order a Black Boar for a good price....I keep forgetting, I'm not Japanese
You guys have your cues to hang on your wall or to flip - don't begrudge us having access to reasonably-priced playing cues.
I am not saying anything bad about his workmanship. I own two Rauenzahn cues and have another coming from Dave Sutton. And I agree Kevin Wright does awesome cue repair. But then again, Kevin won't make anymore cues because the amount of time in labor will not pay enough.
I think cuemakers should make a fair amount for their time, labor,expertise, and equipment. It shouldn't be the cue brokers making all the money. How would you feel if you spent 6 weeks making a cue for someone for $1800 and less than two weeks later you heard the cue was sold for $3200. This is one of the reasons the cue market is in the position it is in.
if anyone is looking for a great deal on one.i am selling mine.i am going to have the shaft collar re-finished and sell the cue.it is a great playing cue,i really just took it in on trade to check out his version of the half joint.this is the cue fastnloose was selling for $750 i think.i will take $600 shipped.it has 4 points and beseides a small chip in the collar which is getting refinished tomorrow it is perfect.
asiasdad
Banned
Rigorous honesty
TAP TAP TAP....I wish there was more of these type posts and much less az kissing on here...I'd give you more rep if I didn't have to spread it around more first.
runscott said:Hey, don't forget about Rambow - another guy who spent to much time working on playability and wasn't concerned enough about the Japanese market or supplying cue-flippers with a livelihood.
It's funny - after hearing all the butt-kissing on this forum over certain elite cue-makers, I get their cues and and I'm thinking, WTF? My cue repairman back in Georgia did the best linen wraps BY FAR than any elite cuemaker out there. And some of the Gods of cuemaking don't do anywhere near as good of a finish as Jerry. And his short-splice points/veneers are right up there as well.
How about those Sugartree veneers? oh, yeah... But wait - how about all those joint options on a South West? oh, yeah... Well, you certainly can't complain about the deal you get on a Tascarella or B Szamboti...well, maybe you can. Okay, at least we can go order a Black Boar for a good price....I keep forgetting, I'm not Japanese
You guys have your cues to hang on your wall or to flip - don't begrudge us having access to reasonably-priced playing cues.
TAP TAP TAP....I wish there was more of these type posts and much less az kissing on here...I'd give you more rep if I didn't have to spread it around more first.