LF a new cue....need some advice.....

Show me the Ebony and Cocobolo forests in the United States. How about my favorite the Papua New Guniea rosewood, This richly hued, brownish hardwood is being illegally ripped from Southeast Asian forests, then smuggled by sea and air to be turned into Chinese furniture that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some of it also ends up in the finest American guitars, or as billiard cues.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/24/3111360/rare-hardwood-sparks-gunfights.html#storylink=cpy

What about the “pre-spliced” blanks Gus and Burton made for George or George cutting down the “Titlist" cues.

You cue collectors are nuts and set your own prices for cues that may or may not play as good as a Walmart cue.
 
xplor said:
Show me the Ebony and Cocobolo forests in the United States. How about my favorite the Papua New Guniea rosewood, This richly hued, brownish hardwood is being illegally ripped from Southeast Asian forests, then smuggled by sea and air to be turned into Chinese furniture that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some of it also ends up in the finest American guitars, or as billiard cues.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/24/3111360/rare-hardwood-sparks-gunfights.html#storylink=cpy

What about the “pre-spliced” blanks Gus and Burton made for George or George cutting down the “Titlist" cues.

You cue collectors are nuts and set your own prices for cues that may or may not play as good as a Walmart cue.
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There is a big difference in a cuemaker using an exotic wood that is not grown in the US and cheap a$$ Chinese parts in their cues.... Please show me a Walmart cue that plays better than ANY custom cue.
 
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xplor said:
Show me the Ebony and Cocobolo forests in the United States. How about my favorite the Papua New Guniea rosewood, This richly hued, brownish hardwood is being illegally ripped from Southeast Asian forests, then smuggled by sea and air to be turned into Chinese furniture that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some of it also ends up in the finest American guitars, or as billiard cues.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/24/3111360/rare-hardwood-sparks-gunfights.html#storylink=cpy

What about the “pre-spliced” blanks Gus and Burton made for George or George cutting down the “Titlist" cues.

You cue collectors are nuts and set your own prices for cues that may or may not play as good as a Walmart cue.
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you said most custom made cues are made from cheap parts.
which custm cue makers are using cheap parts .
you are changing you story
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i just want know who. A list plaese to back up what you said earlyier post
quote your words Most custom cues are prefab and may be made from cheap imports or parts.
exotic woods are not cheap..................... a list plaese to back your bullshit.
MMike
 
Most custom cues are prefab and may be made from cheap imports or parts.

That maybe an exaggeration but it is my opinion. Are all the parts made by the cue maker? Do they turn their joints or buy them? I am sure all cue makers feel they are giving good value. Heaven forbid there are any fakes or shortcuts out there.
 
xplor said:
Most custom cues are prefab and may be made from cheap imports or parts.

That maybe an exaggeration but it is my opinion. Are all the parts made by the cue maker? Do they turn their joints or buy them? I am sure all cue makers feel they are giving good value. Heaven forbid there are any fakes or shortcuts out there.
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Alright guys lets not feed the troll....while Im asking for input I do know better than listening to ignorance lol. Also btw I really appreciate ev1 for providing knowledge and aiding in my decision on what I should do. Just an fyi shot a Lucasi tonight that a friend just got, although it was with a OB2 shaft I was not impressed. Not sure if it was the shaft (hoping not, only have heard good things about OB) but it seemed to have ALOT of vibration. Very loud click too.....kinda odd imo.
 
formidableone14 said:
Alright guys lets not feed the troll....while Im asking for input I do know better than listening to ignorance lol. Also btw I really appreciate ev1 for providing knowledge and aiding in my decision on what I should do. Just an fyi shot a Lucasi tonight that a friend just got, although it was with a OB2 shaft I was not impressed. Not sure if it was the shaft (hoping not, only have heard good things about OB) but it seemed to have ALOT of vibration. Very loud click too.....kinda odd imo.
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Try a Lucasi with the standard shaft it comes with. Mine has no vibration or odd noises. Loud clicks can be a tip or ferrule that is a little loose.Usually the tip.
 
xplor said:
Show me the Ebony and Cocobolo forests in the United States. How about my favorite the Papua New Guniea rosewood, This richly hued, brownish hardwood is being illegally ripped from Southeast Asian forests, then smuggled by sea and air to be turned into Chinese furniture that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some of it also ends up in the finest American guitars, or as billiard cues.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/24/3111360/rare-hardwood-sparks-gunfights.html#storylink=cpy

What about the “pre-spliced” blanks Gus and Burton made for George or George cutting down the “Titlist" cues.

You cue collectors are nuts and set your own prices for cues that may or may not play as good as a Walmart cue.
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I smell complete bullshit. Somebody has spent more time on the internet than in the real world.

Do you play pool? Do you own a pool cue?

See thins LINK.

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mortuarymike-nv said:
you said most custom made cues are made from cheap parts.
which custm cue makers are using cheap parts .
you are changing you story
'
i just want know who. A list plaese to back up what you said earlyier post
quote your words Most custom cues are prefab and may be made from cheap imports or parts.
exotic woods are not cheap..................... a list plaese to back your bullshit.
MMike
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Mike, you are making too much sense.



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formidableone14 said:
So Im in the market for a new cue, NEW, so pls no offers on used ones from members although I do appreciate it. Right now I have three main focus brands and they would be Schon, Lucasi and Joss. I currently am playing with a retired Mcdermott cue (M7-QR1) and have used it for the past 10 years, however I would like to change it up a bit even though I like the Mcdermotts playability. I would just like to actually "retire" it and move forward to something new and more than likely better :D So any info, insight, advice or whatever you want to call it would be greatly appreciated. I live in Dallas and have access to the names Ive listed to shoot around with and see what feels best, so ultimately that is what will decide.
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I see you have your focus on a production cue. And that is your choice.

I would like to offer you some options. az member 63k code lives in texas
he is a custom cue maker you cannot go wrong with larry.

deanoc is in texas and sale cues . and he dont bs around with junk.

hook me horns >Mo is out of texas and sales billiard products for a living.
all 3 of these azers are solid people.

The important thing is that you get in to a cue that you love.
happy cue hunting.
MMike
 
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Avoid mail order cues. Buy one you can try in the shop. Most custom cues are prefab and may be made from cheap imports or parts. Some shops will give you table time to make up the difference in price.
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Never heard such a thing... Any specific cue makers you KNOW of do this?
 
xplor said:
Show me the Ebony and Cocobolo forests in the United States. How about my favorite the Papua New Guniea rosewood, This richly hued, brownish hardwood is being illegally ripped from Southeast Asian forests, then smuggled by sea and air to be turned into Chinese furniture that can sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some of it also ends up in the finest American guitars, or as billiard cues.

Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/24/3111360/rare-hardwood-sparks-gunfights.html#storylink=cpy

What about the “pre-spliced” blanks Gus and Burton made for George or George cutting down the “Titlist" cues.

You cue collectors are nuts and set your own prices for cues that may or may not play as good as a Walmart cue.
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Wow, a blinding level of ignorance about cues

The hell with all the know quality cue makers, lets go Walmart, Kmart & Sears if we want a quality hit

Too funny!!!
 
Chopdoc said:
Well said.

I would suggest trying a JOSS.

I would also highly recommend investigating the idea of a custom as well.


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i agree with this
also mortuary mike mentioned some cuemakers in your state
supporting them would be a good thing
 
mortuarymike-nv said:
I see you have your focus on a production cue. And that is your choice.

I would like to offer you some options. az member 63k code lives in texas
he is a custom cue maker you cannot go wrong with larry.

deanoc is in texas and sale cues . and he dont bs around with junk.

hook me horns >Mo is out of texas and sales billiard products for a living.
all 3 of these azers are solid people.

The important thing is that you get in to a cue that you love.
happy cue hunting.
MMike
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It is not that Im set on a production cue I have just never rlly considered a custom, I was never rlly to sure how well it could or does play. So like I said it was never a thought that was deeply considered. I would def LOVE to support a local cue maker and even started to consider OB cues which are based out of plano texas which is literally like 5 miles from lol. But as many stated custom seems to be the way to go and I need to dive into this a little deeper maybe.
 
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Hi formidableone14

The important part is you get into a cue that you will like alot.

I have bought 4 or 5 cues out of the for sale section .There are some very sweet deal in there. and alot of honest people . Good luck in your search
MMike
 
I have both Lucasi's and Schon's really like them both, though I am playing
with a Schon.

Actully getting my third Schon today, a CX83
 
The time of custom cues started in the late 50's. When road players were embarrassed to take their personal cues into a pool hall for fear of being called a hustler. A few found a pool hall owner and cue repair man named three fingered George who would saw their cues in half and install a joint. So they could sneak their cues in under their coat.
Up until this time pool cues were factory made and were one piece. At the St. Nicholas Hotel locals stored their cues in a locked glass case behind the counter. Some days visiting players in double breasted suits, bow ties and pinky rings would show up. They had long cases and looked like they were smuggling floor lamps.
In 1961 there was a big interest in pocket pool and a growth in the number of name brand two-piece pool cues. Latter a reference in another movie made Balabushka a magic word. The area of brand name cues was born.
 
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