Lucasi = junk?
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There's nothing wrong with them. I won two of them over the years and I think they hit fine.
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I have a E-075 Ok looking ,like to trade it.
Not my kind of stick, 2006 era,posted pics elsewhere here on AZ
Hits better than some McDermotts, worse than an older Meucci,doesn't compete with a Schon in many ways.
I got the one I have in a trade for a McDermott 707 --really about the same
Some people swear by ???? brand , its what you like
I have a E-075 Ok looking ,like to trade it.
Not my kind of stick, 2006 era,posted pics elsewhere here on AZ
Hits better than some McDermotts, worse than an older Meucci,doesn't compete with a Schon in many ways.
I got the one I have in a trade for a McDermott 707 --really about the same
Some people swear by ???? brand , its what you like
I actually find my Lucasi cues to hit better than the Meucci's I've played with, but then again I can only compare certain Lucasi cues and certain Meucci's. There are definitely many different types of both.
Pre Uni-loc 5/16x18 piloted Lucasi > Red Dot Meucci
Uni-loc Lucasi > Red Dot Meucci
I haven't tried any of the Meucci Originals, nor have I tried any of the black dot shaft Meucci cues.
Pre Uni-loc 5/16x18 piloted Lucasi > Red Dot Meucci
Uni-loc Lucasi > Red Dot Meucci
I haven't tried any of the Meucci Originals, nor have I tried any of the black dot shaft Meucci cues.
Not sure where you guys buy your cues, but I have owned several wood to wood Lucasi cues played decent and cost under $125 a few years back. Ebay has Lucasi coming out of their ears at less that $200. Paying $400 is a little absurd for a Asian production cue, but whatever cranks your boat. Personally, a plain jane from many of our domestic makers would be a better hitting cue and hold their resale value better for $400. Screw the inlays and looks of a production cue. Try selling the Lucasi and see how close you get to the $400 you paid. A lesson learned.
Thats what I did and I loved it, I ended up selling it and getting a schon but it was good while I had it!
My local hall gave me a pretty sweet deal on mine so I didn't pay anywhere close to sticker for it, but ...
I wish I could remember the details, but I also heard that the company who makes (manufactures?) Lucasi also make another higher-end brand's cue... anyone know who it is? I took that to mean it was like buying a Sammik guitar - the same manufacturing house that builds Gibson, so essentially you're getting a Gibson, with a different name on the headstock.
I wish I could remember the details, but I also heard that the company who makes (manufactures?) Lucasi also make another higher-end brand's cue... anyone know who it is? I took that to mean it was like buying a Sammik guitar - the same manufacturing house that builds Gibson, so essentially you're getting a Gibson, with a different name on the headstock.
The same factory also makes many lower end cues such as Players and Rage.
So where are we going with this?
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There are also several different types of Lucasi Cues therefore to say that they are either all good or all bad would only be an uninformed generalization.
So where are we going with this?
:smile::smile:There are also several different types of Lucasi Cues therefore to say that they are either all good or all bad would only be an uninformed generalization.
junk??
I wouldn't say Lucasi is junk. I think, in general, a lot of the better pool players have developed a dislike for production cues in general, with the possible exception of Schon. Lucasi makes for a great beginner cue, however methinks that for $400 you could've gotten a better cue for the money.
Of course, JMHO, I could be wrong.
I wouldn't say Lucasi is junk. I think, in general, a lot of the better pool players have developed a dislike for production cues in general, with the possible exception of Schon. Lucasi makes for a great beginner cue, however methinks that for $400 you could've gotten a better cue for the money.
Of course, JMHO, I could be wrong.
There are a number of Quality cue makers on this board that would build you a cue for your $400.00, Manwon being one of them, Lee of LPcustom Cues another. I have owned 3 lucasi's, liked them all, sorry I sold the last one I had and wish I had it back. As Fatboy says, it is all in your hands, how it feels to you and how well you end up playing with it. I currently am shooting mostly with an old 70's series Adam cue by Helmstetter, it fits my hands and I make the shots better on 9 footers with it than my Tex cue. All boils down to it being subjective..........
The same factory also makes many lower end cues such as Players and Rage.
So where are we going with this?
There are also several different types of Lucasi Cues therefore to say that they are either all good or all bad would only be an uninformed generalization.
* The biggest thing is the value for the money. For $400 you get get a custom cue builders sneaky pete. It won't look as nice as a $400 Lucasi, but it will last longer, be worth more, and it was made in the USA. I know that China is not using the best wood, nor making enough cuts on shafts to ensure reliablity over the yearsor aging it long enough, etc. China has had problems with Drywall, baby food, dog food, childrens candy, etc. being recalled over the past 5 years. Two Chinese businessmen were just sentened to hang for the baby formula scam.
Don't give China your business. You don't even have to buy American, there are plenty of fine cue makers in Italy, Germany, Phillipines, etc. Heck, we have many custom production cue makers that would be a much better deal than a Lucasi. One off the top of my head is Jacoby Cue in Wisconsin. And there are many more good production cue makers in USA.
* Here is a perfect example buying quality first. I bought a used burton spain cue 35 years ago for $150. (lot of cash for a 15 year old) No points, and only a few micarta dots on the cue. Pretty basic, but it was made by a pro, a guy who sold cue blanks to Balabushka at one time. Now the cue is worth $2000 according to the blue book of cues. And is straight as an arrow. And it plays awesome. I'll bring it to DCC if anyone wants to give it a try. I just dropped it off at Joel Hercek's to completely refinish it. (yeah, I know that hurts the value a little but I"m never selling it and I want it to look nice again) And I'd rather have one great cue than 10 average ones.
In 10 years what will the $400 Lucasi be worth, how long will that shaft last? Heck, how long will the butt last?? It will be a throw away, that you will sell for a few bucks in a few years, or you will turn into a break cue so you can get a custom made cue. I'm going to leave my Spain, Hercek, and original Schuler cues to my kid one day and hopefully he leaves them to his kid as well !
Of course, if you like your cue, by all means play with it, it is not crap, just not anywhere near the quality of US production or US custom cues available today. And maybe consider some other options on your next cue purchase as well. I'm sure there were lots of people who drove Yugo's and Vega's in the day that realized for a few more bucks that could have gotten a lot better car that also had a lot better resale value as well.
Not even close. Kinda like saying I'm buying a Toyota, which also makes Lexus, and therefore the Toyata is going to be the same. Weber Grille company and many other companies make products for stores that are the stores generic brands, but they DO NOT build to the same spec as their own brand.
PS: No, Lucasi does not build any "high end" brands. They build Players cues and some other no name cues for some other low cost cue sellers because they have a big ass factory and some real cheap labor, so they will build anything for anyone at anytime because they can do it the cheapest.
Lucasi is a brand name not a manufacturer.
Lucasi along with Players & Rage are distributed by a conmpany in Florida called Cue and Case. The owners last name is Lucas, Thus the brand name Lucasi. Players were around before Lucasi.
I believe they are all manufactured along with Predator and others by the largest factory in China, Taican
Lucasi along with Players & Rage are distributed by a conmpany in Florida called Cue and Case. The owners last name is Lucas, Thus the brand name Lucasi. Players were around before Lucasi.
I believe they are all manufactured along with Predator and others by the largest factory in China, Taican
If this guy is right.....what in the hell were the "hustler types" on the west side playin with????
I had heard something similar to that as well; after a certain price point, it's just the decoration, handmade insets, ivory, pearl, etc...
I really like my cue, although the other day I got to play with a Southwest and that has kinda spoiled me. I just can't talk myself into chalking up $1800 for a cue when I only play for fun.
I am thinking about trying a schon though, just to see. Although, before any of that, I'll probably look into getting a new shaft.