Josey vs. Olney cues

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gascoigne

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Hi guys,

Can people who own these 2 makers's cues, Keith Josey and Jeff Olney, tell me the difference and similarities of these cues?
I see many people review these 2 cues as firm, stiff hitting cues with really good playability. Olney is known for its tight joint, is Josey the same?

All comments highly appreciated, thanks
Josiah
 
gascoigne said:
Hi guys,

Can people who own these 2 makers's cues, Keith Josey and Jeff Olney, tell me the difference and similarities of these cues?
I see many people review these 2 cues as firm, stiff hitting cues with really good playability. Olney is known for its tight joint, is Josey the same?

All comments highly appreciated, thanks
Josiah
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The tight joint on the Olney cue might be a thing of the past. All I can say is that would be a shame. The tight 10 pin joints are amazing. I have talked to Jeff about this numerous times and he says he is having people struggle at getting their cues apart with the tight joint. He has had people call and complain about it and it sounds like you must request the tight joint from now on or they are going to be a little easier.
 
josey vs onley

i presently have 2 joseys and an olney. both hit extremely firm. both fit nicely and firmly at the joint.i do not prefer one over the other, both hit simalerly, although the josey has a bit more feel.(in my opinion)

marty
 
you should hit with both of them and make your decision, everybody is slightly different based on their playing style and their individual stroke. So only your opinion is what is important for your game.
 
Thanks for all the advice bros! I would love to try both their cues.....but I don't have any friends that have a Josey cue.

I'm planning to order one, that's why I'm asking about Josey vs Olney because I have a Olney cue
 
Where do you live? If close enough, you're welcome to play with my josey if I can play with your Onley.

(Crude jokes not appreciated...;))
 
Hahaha I doubt that's possible, I live in Singapore, but thanks for the offer

And yea, no crude jokes LOL
 
gascoigne said:
Hi guys,

Can people who own these 2 makers's cues, Keith Josey and Jeff Olney, tell me the difference and similarities of these cues?
I see many people review these 2 cues as firm, stiff hitting cues with really good playability. Olney is known for its tight joint, is Josey the same?

All comments highly appreciated, thanks
Josiah
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I don't know anything about Onney cues, but Keith Josey makes a hell of a good pool cue. Josey cues are very stiff hitting, low deflection which I really like. My Josey sneaky Pete is a great playing cue.
 
gascoigne said:
Hahaha I doubt that's possible, I live in Singapore, but thanks for the offer

And yea, no crude jokes LOL
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Uh, yeah...it would be cheaper for you to just buy a Josey than it would to come to Oregon & play with one. I've never played with an Onley, but I do like my Josey...a lot!
 
Wow a lot of people love the hit of the Josey, I have placed an order for one, hope it plays as great or better than my Olney!

More comments would be highly appreciated!

Thanks guys
 
gascoigne said:
Wow a lot of people love the hit of the Josey, I have placed an order for one, hope it plays as great or better than my Olney!

More comments would be highly appreciated!

Thanks guys
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you will like the hit of the josey as much or more than the onley. come to ga. and try a josey out.

marty
 
best joint in the biz...

Jeff Olney's tight joint is, IMHO, the absolute best in the biz. Sure, it may require some forearm muscles but one thing is for sure, it won't let you down during a match. I find myself tightening (or trying to) my cues during play out of habit because so many have a tendency to loosen during play but never has the Olney tight joint moved one bit.

The feel and the sound of my Olneys (3) are solid & 'pingy' with great feedback. I'll always prefer the sharp tone & feel of a stiff hitting cue over the "thwap" of a soft-hitter. But that's just this man's opinion.

Best,
Brian kc
 
I predict you're going to love that Josey. Another guy in the hall I go to has one, built 2 years before mine. We swapped cues one day...both of us were amazed at how both cues had the same feel...
 
I think the one word to best describe Josey cues would have to be CONSISTENCY from one Josey to another. What you seek in hit and playability in a cue is your own personal taste. I would say that Joseys hit a little stiffer and crispy with pretty low to reasonable deflection, which is what I personally seek in a cue. If that's what you like, then I would highly suggest a Josey.
And back to the consistency aspect. Over about a 12 year period, I've test driven several Joseys, and they've all played/hit the same or very similar from one Josey to another regardless of design, butt material, fancy or simple. With some cue makers, you could find a gem as well as a dud simply because the nature of the materials used in making a cue (wood). I don't know what Keith does, but be it ebony or maple, cnc points or spliced, his cues all hit/play very similar from one to another. His cues are one of the only that I could comfortably buy off the web based solely on design without ever having actually played with, simply because I'm pretty confident that I won't be suprised as to how it's gonna hit or play.
dave
 
Tokyo-dave said:
I think the one word to best describe Josey cues would have to be CONSISTENCY from one Josey to another. What you seek in hit and playability in a cue is your own personal taste. I would say that Joseys hit a little stiffer and crispy with pretty low to reasonable deflection, which is what I personally seek in a cue. If that's what you like, then I would highly suggest a Josey.
And back to the consistency aspect. Over about a 12 year period, I've test driven several Joseys, and they've all played/hit the same or very similar from one Josey to another regardless of design, butt material, fancy or simple. With some cue makers, you could find a gem as well as a dud simply because the nature of the materials used in making a cue (wood). I don't know what Keith does, but be it ebony or maple, cnc points or spliced, his cues all hit/play very similar from one to another. His cues are one of the only that I could comfortably buy off the web based solely on design without ever having actually played with, simply because I'm pretty confident that I won't be suprised as to how it's gonna hit or play.
dave
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Well said, Dave...that's what my friend & I discovered. We swapped cues...but as far as feel was concerned, it was as if we hadn't traded at all. One reason I love my Josey...I know if tragedy struck, the cue got broken or stolen, I could order another & know there would be little or no adjusting needed on my part.
 
gascoigne said:
Thanks for all the comments...I can't wait for my Josey cue now!
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Keith and Sherri are just terrific to work with. They will take care of you and craft you a really great player. As has been previously stated, Josey Cues are extremely consistent from one cue to the next, and not with regards to just playability, but fit and finish as well. I would be quite surprised if you were disappointed with your new Josey cue, once you receive it.

Please be sure to share pics once you have received it. There is a Josey-dedicated thread in the Cue Gallery: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=177020

Lisa
 
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It would be a while before I get to post my cue, but thanks for all the comments.

I will definitely post it when i get it!
 
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