muecci...? any good?

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meucci...? any good?

In the local hall I play at there are sooooo many Meucci's being
used.

I was thinking about investing into one. But does anyone know how the quality compares to other lines such as "Predator/Viking/Mcdermott ect? I have heard that the old Red Dot shafts are still better than the Black ones. Is there any truth to this?

Do they build custom shafts (either Red or Black) in a timely fashion?

Please share your experience's with the Meucci line...
 
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I sometimes play with an old Meucci JR #3 from the Jimmy Rempe series. I love this cue, and I'd recommend it to anyone. However I have heard lost of rumors recently about the newer Meuccis not being up to the quality of the old ones. I can't confirm this, as I don't have a new Mooch to compare with. The only problem with meucci that I can confirm it that the ferrule seem to crack a lot quicker than on other cues. My main playing cue is a Falcon, and I've never had any problems with the ferrule. The Meucci is now on its third.
 
My muecci is several years & is just what I
like for 1 pocket. Mr. Muecci took his good
ole time in making it & I love it. I have
heard on this forum that they are assembly
line now & not very good but I cannot
confirm this. Mine retailed for about $400
& was worth every penny of it.
 
It's just probably each to his own. Efren chose to drop his Muecci endorsement over nothing. Nothing, because he now uses a handmade local cue from his hometown which he does not endorse.
 
I've seen enough insides of Meucci.
Their ferrules and joint collars are made of plastic. They unthreaded. The pins, collars and ferrules are glued with yellow glue.
You draw your own conclusion.
 
I've only owned one Meucci, it was a sneaky pete cue that I had about 11 (guessing on time frame) years ago. I didnt keep it too long. It is a personal thing, the Meucci cues that I have shot with, my own and my friend's, just didnt feel "right" to me.

It was the same here though, when the pool "bug" hit this city big everyone ran and got a Meucci cue because that was what a couple of the "big dogs" played with. (When I say big dogs, I mean that to be interpreted as they were the luckiest "Im going to shot every shot as hard as I can and pray something goes in" 9-ball players I had ever seen.) I would shop around if I were you, there are sticks out there that imo are much better than Meucci cues, and some of them will even be cheaper. I have two cues that I carry with me, one of them is semi expensive the other was a freebee I got from placing in a tourney a few years back. I honestly can almost say that I like the way that cheap stick feels better to me when I shoot with it and it has become my primary cue, even though it is ugly as hell. :)

The way I look at it, a pool cue is an investment, some times a very large investment. It costs enough money to take your time to look around to make sure you are happy with what you end up with. Some others I would suggest you look at and I think they carry sticks in all ranges of price pretty much... would be, Pechauer, Schon, Lucasi, Joss, and Huebler (Huebler are a little hard to find atm it seems, I am in the market to purchase a new cue myself and wanted to get a Huebler, but thier website is down? :( ) I would also look around for a custom cue maker that can help you out, some are quite expensive, but I found a couple that are pretty reasonable on the prices.

Disclaimer-The above is all my own personal opinion. Some people will swear by Meucci, and no disrespect was meant int he above post. Just dont limit yourself to one brand because that is what the magority of players in your area use. I'd say that most of the rason that happens is due to "Well if so and so has one Im going to get one" syndrome. Just watch, you buy a diffrent brand and beat people steadily with it, you will see some of the Meuccis start to dissapear and they will look into getting one of the brand you have. heh

G'luck. :)

P.S. sorry my posts got long... I tend to ramble. :(
 
I’d be willing to bet that, all told, there are more Meucci’s in play than any other brand of two piece cue (at least, in the U.S.). That being true, it would be easy for me to get further out on the limb and say that, day in, and day out, there are more matches, and, money won with a Meucci than any other brand. So, are they any good? Well, hell yes!. Are they the best? Who cares? Sure, they’re cheezy, plasticky, and mass-produced, but they get the job done. And to 99% of the population, you tell them you have a Meucci, and they think that’s a pretty good thing.
 
Does anyone know if Meucci will make custom diameter Red dot shafts? The current one is I believe 12.75 mm. I want a 13 mm.

Why do so many companies make their shafts 12.75 i.e. Predator and Meucci.
 
My opinion of a meucci: I have been playing pool for about 19yrs and I cut my teeth on a meucci cue, Bob Meucci is an excellent cue maker and has been for many many years! I sell about 20 to 1 meucci's on my website: www.wholesalebilliardcues.com I personally play with a meucci and Bob has spent a ton of money on his myth destroyer robot, and has come up with the new 35 layer blackdot bullseye shaft,please have a look at the test results http://www.meuccicues.com/blackdot-chart.htm I just absolutely love it, it does help cueball deflection, if you buy a meucci with the power piston technology then you will have as good a cue as any you could ever find for a very reasonable price! when you buy a meucci you can be certain of 3 things: 1) excellent craftsmanship 2)a household name (to a poolplayer) which would mean excellent resale value 4) meucci's 1 year guarantee, I have had some problems with meucci and have yet to have one that they would not fix or replace or do whatever it takes to make the customer happy. As for the reddot in 13 mm yes it is available , I could go on for ever about a meucci, not to down any other cues but it is my preference by far, I have owned Schon cues, McDermott cues, Viking cues, Jacoby cues, and I have always come back to a meucci, Fast Larry just gave meucci a good review and one of the best kind (an upaid review), Meucci did have some problems with the 28 layer blackdot but being the man he is Bob Meucci replaced every single one of them that came to his attention and then went on the hunt to develop the new blackdot, If you would like to buy a meucci at a very reasonable price please have a look at my website www.wholesalebilliardcues.com or drop me a line to sales@wholesalebilliardcues.com I stand behind meucci 100% if you are not happy with your new cue for any reason you can return it (unchalked and receive a full refund)!
 
I'm frankly amazed, and heartened, by the respect shown Meucci in this thread, even by those who don't choose to play them. It's a far cry from the elitist attitude that drove me from RSB.

My Meucci uses Red Dot shafts in a smaller diameter, just under 12mm, available from Meucci. It better suits my smaller hands and tight bridge. I swear, it seems like I can feel the weight difference between a dirty cue ball and an identical clean one. English is practically telepathic. If I ever manage to actually get good at this game, I'm going to be able to thank this stick for a share of it.

Of course, I'm always open to suggestions, if anyone else has opinions on a good, light, soft-hitting, soft-feeling stick. Just don't expect to trade it for my Meucci. :)
 
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Cuttyshark,

You said, "I’d be willing to bet that, all told, there are more Meucci’s in play than any other brand of two piece cue (at least, in the U.S.)." I have to disagree with you. I'd be willing to bet there are probably more Cuetecs out there. I'm not selling Cuetecs, I'm one of the few posters that isn't selling something. I just think Cuetec is a cheap cue, monetarily, and they are a good cue to throw in the trunk of your car and you don't have to worry about it warping. Plus they're being used by Earl and Allison and are advertised on all the ESPN telecasts for pool. Unless Meuccis are selling like hotcakes where you live, I don't understand your logic.
 
I have never played with an expensive Meucci, but have tested a couple cues that were under $300, and I didn't really like them. They seem to deflect alot more than most cues I've played with.
 
Larry,

I wasn't trying to say the cue is good. I was just saying it's marketed good. And, like I said, they claim it won't warp and a lot of people like me that live in hot weather and want to carry their cue in their car need something like that.

Mainly, I was just rebutting the poster that said Meuccis are in play more than any other cue. They aren't marketed as well as Cuetec so I don't see how that statement could be true.
 
Well, I live in the California valley and in the summer, it gets up to a 100 degrees fairly often. And, if you're at work all day and you want to play pool right after work, you're probably going to put your cue in the trunk or in your cab if you have a pickup. Over time, your cue could take some abuse, especially if you don't have a real good case.

My point was that I just don't think Meuccis are the top selling cue, not because they are better or worse, just that Cuetec is marketed too good for that to be the case.
 
Meucci Cues are good, if you look at other production cues, and the time frame since started Bob really woke everyone up, then I think Meucci really outgrowed itself, and quality suffered.

I really wouldnt want a new Production Meucci, but one of BOb's Custom Meucci's? Hell yeah, Not only is Bob a great cue maker, he is a great guy, and one hell of a businessman. I respect that, Go Bob go..

SPINDOKTOR
 
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racer rx said:
In the local hall I play at there are sooooo many Meucci's being
used.

I was thinking about investing into one. But does anyone know how the quality compares to other lines such as "Predator/Viking/Mcdermott ect? I have heard that the old Red Dot shafts are still better than the Black ones. Is there any truth to this?

Do they build custom shafts (either Red or Black) in a timely fashion?

Please share your experience's with the Meucci line...
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wow man aren't you the guy selling that knock out downey. don't waste your money on a meucci. the quality has really fallen off since back in the day. all the points and inlays are raised and in general they just look sloppy. some mcdermotts are good, every now and again you'll find a good hitting viking. predators are pretty consistent, but you're really just paying for the shaft.
 
Sputnik said:
It's just probably each to his own. Efren chose to drop his Muecci endorsement over nothing. Nothing, because he now uses a handmade local cue from his hometown which he does not endorse.
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i thought he was still using a Judd
 
I shot with a Meucci PP-2 with a red dot shaft. This was when the red dot was "new" technology. I really liked that cue and I still have it, but after a while you will notice that the shaft starts to get "whippy" and it becomes harder to make shots. I purchased a Universal Shaft to fit onto my Meucci, but I didn't like the results. I do know someone who bought a predator for his cue and he plays great with it, but you are looking at spending 250+ and have to pay another 200+ for a good shaft. If you insist on a Meucci try looking on ebay for a Meucci Original or something pre mid '90s. I shot with a Meucci DH-2 that was the "nuts" as far as Meucci's go.
Meucci's rep has been going downhill for quite a while no matter what everyone else on this thread says. If you are looking at spending $500 try checking with Jack Madden Cues. He will sell a plain jane cue starting at $500 and you will get a great cue. You could also try contacting Jeff Olney. He does have a long waiting list, but he likes to make a few extra cues to sell on his own throughout the year. If you get an Olney, I guarantee you that you will not be dissappointed. I wasn't;) .
If you would rather go production. I don't think you can really go wrong with a Predator cue. You have the low deflection that everyone seems to like at a reasonable price (The 4 point sneaky pete is the cheapest).

Either way you choose, good luck

Dean:D
 
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