mootchies
You can see from my avatar that I use an ORIGINAL. If you want a good, first , fancy stick for a reasonable price Meucci is not a bad way to go. They have beautiful designs and ,notwithstanding what you read, don't hit bad, for guys at my level, at least. BUT! I would not buy a new one. There are too many deals on Ebay to pay retail for a new cue. If you have the extra few bucks go for an ORIGINAL. They hit good, the wood is highly figured, the designs and workmanship are exceptional for the price, and the remarketability of a good ORIGINAL is very high.:smile: