My Day With Bob Meucci, One of the World's "Good Guys"

Here's some pictures of the new cue that Bob Meucci gave me.

CJ Wiley said:
It's a rainy day in Dallas, and it couldn't be more perfect. We just got back from a weekend trip to see Bob Meucci just outside Memphis (in Mississippi) to design Mary Avina's new line of Meucci Custom Cues. I drove us there because Mary was so excited to design her own line and I hadn't seen Bob since the 90s when he was sponsoring many of my friends on Tour.

Bob understands things about the Game, and certainly pool cues that amazed me. We had an in depth conversation about the 'Touch of Inside' and he brought to my attention some information that will add an effective tool to my "pool box". Through some of my greatest gambling days I used a Meucci, and in my early 20s I actually wore one of the wraps out I played so many hours gambling all over the United States, and rarely booked a loser.

I told BOB what I thought was ideal about a pool cue's design, and he said "hold on for a moment".....he then went back to a pool cue locker and took out a cue and brought it to me. It was exactly what I had described (steel with a "wood to wood" joint), and I took it to the nearest table....immediately I knew this cue had "supernatural" sound and feel.

Mr. Meucci said "This is my personal cue, the one that I play with, and if you like it you can have it, I'll even make you two new spare shafts"......I froze for a moment, taken back, thinking to myself "I'm getting offered the personal playing cue of one of history's greatest cue makers....I wonder if he would pick out the "best" Meucci cue for himself?.....LoL

WOW, what a generous man, and truly one of the most brilliant men in the industry. Bob has given cues to some of the all time greats like Larry Hubert, Mike Sigel, St. Louie Louie, Buddy Hall, Earl Stickland, Mike Massey, Reid Pierce, Jimmy Rempe, David Howard....on and on. I feel honored to be in this quality of company and for him to give me his own, personal cue makes it even more special.

After driving 9 straight hours home this morning I couldn't wait to get to the table and try out the new shafts. BINGO, it wasn't a dream, this cue is incredible and it's stirred up a feelings I haven't experienced in a while, like I kid with a new toy....now I remember my first Meucci I received when I was 15 years old, it had the "royal flush" design and playing with it made me "feel like a Pro" - I practiced with that cue relentlessly. I suppose "the rest is history".

Life and the Game of pool has taken me a long way, from the small town of Green City, as a 15 year old waiting anxiously for a new pool cue, all the way to the factory that sent that cue....and the man that was responsible for making it giving me with his own personal cue. It really makes me grateful to have followed this path and I look forward to seeing where it leads. Whatever happens I'll always remember my "day with Bob Meucci".

Thank You, BOB, you are one of the world's "good guys" - I'll always remember and appreciate your unexpected generosity - though the years you've done so much for this game and the people that love it. We're very grateful indeed. 'The Game{and Bob}is the Teacher' AMEN:-)
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Here's some pictures of the new cue that Bob Meucci gave me.

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you'll see the shaft is made 30" to bring it to 59"

JB Cases said:
interesting, stainless steel joint with a g-10 pin. Bet that plays differently.
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Yes, it certainly does, and you'll see the shaft is made 30" to bring it to 59". I told Bob the 59" (and the 55") cue was my favorite length earlier in the day, so he added an inch to each shaft. The 55" one plays incredible on a bar table...FYI
 
CJ Wiley said:
Yes, I just looked it up and that appears to be it, and the price is lower than I would have expected.

Here's a link to the one you mentioned, except for the pin and the special shafts it's the same cue:http://www.discountpoolcues.com/meucci_hp-1.htm
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CJ -- I think that link you provided is way out of date. Here's a current link from Budget Billiards: http://www.budgetcues.com/meucci-pool-cue-hp-1.htm.

Another difference -- note that the center veneer in the longer side of the veneered windows in the butt sleeve is red in the production model and white/maple in your cue.
 
CJ Wiley said:
Yes, I just looked it up and that appears to be it, and the price is lower than I would have expected.

Here's a link to the one you mentioned, except for the pin and the special shafts it's the same cue:http://www.discountpoolcues.com/meucci_hp-1.htm
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Does your new stick hit similar to the old Meuccis or is it a different type of feel? I noticed the short ferrule. Don't like it.

Ray Schuler made a cue for me years ago and insisted I try a short ferrule. I sold it in less than a week. Couldn't deal with the short ferrule. Everyone I played asked if I'd ground down the ferrule myself. :smile:

Bring back the old Meuccis!!!

Best,
Mike
 
You have an uncanny eye for detail.

AtLarge said:
CJ -- I think that link you provided is way out of date. Here's a current link from Budget Billiards: http://www.budgetcues.com/meucci-pool-cue-hp-1.htm.

Another difference -- note that the center veneer in the longer side of the veneered windows in the butt sleeve is red in the production model and white/maple in your cue.
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Yes, you're right (as usual):wink:, You have an uncanny eye for detail.

I know my limitations and talking pool cues is not something I'm proficient at - playing with them is more "up my alley" and this combination of G-10 Pin and new ferrule is impressive. I've let several people use the cue and they are impressed with the cue ball response it gets.

The extra inch on the shaft does something to the cue as well, not sure what exactly it does, but it's different than the standard shaft.

Bob said St. Louie Louie was the only one that "killed" their cue ball like I did and knowing his preference was enlightening as well. Louie used a Meucci most of the time (when it wasn't in the pawn shop".
 
I guess NASA uses it on the space shuttles,

jmurphy said:
Looks like Bob made himself a special edition....LOL
Low deflection ferrule, & does not look like a 5 1/16 X 18 pin to me? G-10 maybe?
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Yes, I've been told it's a G-10 .... before this cue I'd never even heard of this type of pin, I guess NASA uses it on the space shuttles, it's VERY strong from what I'm told. Combining this pin with the steel gives it an incredibly "crisp" hit, and it's always been my favorite because of the feel of the cue ball's contact.
 
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