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NoShow33

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Right now I play with a sneeky pete made by Tim Padgett. Great cue with solid hit, but want to buy a new cue. Something a little nicer.

Would like to know if anyone can give me any information in regards to playability of the following. Ed Prewitt cues, Bobby Hunter cues, Bender or Capone. This seems to be the choices I am looking at at this time.

Interested mainly in playability with a stiff hit. Nothing fancy, still a players cue. But will still hold value.

Thanks in advance for any input.

I know hit is subjective to all and I can only explain it as a stiff hit with that certain "pop" sound when striking the cue ball. Hard to explain the "POP"

Thanks again
 
Ed Prewitt, good luck in getting your hands on one of those.
Bobby Hunter, ask Keith M, i believe he used to play with one.
Bender, never hear anything but good reviews.
Capone, same as above, and i've played a few racks with one, very nice.
You couldn't go wrong with any one of the above.

Just to be safe, you should just buy one of each :D .
 
My buddy Craig Cochrane shoots with a Espiritu's and i love the look of it looks really nice (cocbolo) its reall nice got a matchign ringwork in the pred shaft, he will be at the tourning stone classic this week. I have heard nothign but good thing's about Espiritu's cues.
 
Donald A. Purdy said:
I think you get more bang for the buck with Russ Espiritu. Stiff hit, you got it! JMHO
Purdman :cool:
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I have an ebony and Ivory 6-point Espiritu (one of a kind, made in 1991) with 4 shafts (one Predator 314 with ringwork) that I'll make someone a heck of a deal on.
 
I currently own 2 prewitts and a Capone. I have also owned a Bender in the past. I don't think you can go wrong with a cue from any of these three. My personal favorite and current playing cue is a Prewitt.

MarknTorrance
 
hey i happen to own a bobby hunter cue and all i have to say is wow. it is the best hitting cue i have ever owned or hit with. it has a great hit, and everything about it just feels right. he is a great player as well as maker who takes pride in seeing all his stuff out there. if ur ever in central cali, just let me know and i'll me more than happy to give u some lessons with it,,, j/p. but i would let u try it out... c-ya david c
 
Thanks for the quick responses. But I would like to add a little.

I like your Idea BigJon about buying one of each :) but can't afford that and the wife probably hang me by my ba_ _ s.

DonaldAPurdy thank you for your response but I don't want to add any more confusion to my delimma. I need to stick with my choices otherwise I would be caught between 100 different makers instead of 4. But thank you for your input, it is appreciated

MarknTorrance what makes the Prewitt best for you? Do both of your Prewitts play the same? Same type of hit and feel? Thank you for your time.

A hit is something you know, or think you know what it is, but I don't know how to explain it. I'm pretty sure the stiffness in a hit is due to the taper on the shaft. The butt piece is along for the ride but must transfer feel to the hand. I may be wrong. The sound of the cue when striking the cue ball has that special sound to your ears but one cannot explain that sound to have built into a cue. What may sound pure to me could be distracting or annoying to others.

Maybe I'm putting to much time into this and need to pick one of the 4 cuemakers I mentioned and leave it at that.

Again thanks to all who responded in helping me. It is greatly appreciated.
If I make the right decision I will let everyone know. If the cue I pick is wrong I will be the only one to know..
 
If you like the cue you have then talk to Tim and get another made for you.
He makes very nice cues.
If you look at an Espiritu then I would suggest hitting some balls with the cue
first. I think this is wise with most cues but I have noticed huge differences in Russ's cues. Some of the older ones like thye one that GeraldG has hit
a little better IMO. IMO some of his cues are the nicest looking cues around.

Another option is an Ariel Carmeli. I use one and like it. I was thinking you might be from SoCal with the Padgett cue. AC is local as well.

Theres a few cuemakers on here. You might consider one of them.

Be sure about what you want before you order a cue. Things like wood type,
weight, joint, shaft size and other materials will have an effect on the cue
and how much you like it. Also remember it might take a little getting used to
once you receive it. I went from a SS jointed cue to a wood to wood and
I had to get used to it.
good luck and take your time deciding...no rush
 
Hit with several Prewitts. Loved em all. swithching over to prewitt in about a month or two when it comes in :D Cant go wrong with either of the cues you mentioned. But i think prewitts look the nicest. JMO.
 
The "Ping" sound

NoShow33 said:
Right now I play with a sneeky pete made by Tim Padgett. Great cue with solid hit, but want to buy a new cue. Something a little nicer.

Would like to know if anyone can give me any information in regards to playability of the following. Ed Prewitt cues, Bobby Hunter cues, Bender or Capone. This seems to be the choices I am looking at at this time.

Interested mainly in playability with a stiff hit. Nothing fancy, still a players cue. But will still hold value.

Thanks in advance for any input.

I know hit is subjective to all and I can only explain it as a stiff hit with that certain "pop" sound when striking the cue ball. Hard to explain the "POP"

Thanks again
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Ever hear of a guy named Kerry Zieler? His cues are made very well. Although hard to find used and kinda pricey. His wait list is long for a new one and for a good reason. One of the best I've ever hit with. and oh yeah! that sweet "ping".
 
NoShow33 said:
The butt piece is along for the ride but must transfer feel to the hand. I may be wrong.
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I disagree with this. Yes decoration (inlays, points etc) in the butt are mostly just cosmetic (Unless they actually detract from the feel and robustness of the cue) but the diameter, taper and balance of the butt actually can make a considerable difference to way the whole cue feels when it hits. After all you don't hold the shaft, you hold the butt.

It is interesting that Kerry Zeiler was mentioned, as he makes a great solid cue and puts an incredible amount of thought into every element of his design. For my taste though his butt design is a little too slim so does not feel quite right in my hand, although this is admittedly only based on a few hits with a friend's Zeiler cue. He uses Purepleheart for the handle section of the butt as he believes it has superior qualities in transferring the feel of the hit to your hand. Other than cues without wraps, I have never seen another cuemaker mention what kind of wood they use in the handle area and why, it's one of those hidden elements like the diameter and taper of the butt that a lot of people don't think about when buying a cue.

Now does all this make any difference in whether the balls goes in the pocket or not? No, it just makes a difference to how comfortable you feel when you play with it. For instance I have tried Predator shafts in the past, and whilst they certainly make balls in pockets I have never liked the hollow feel they have. I'm sure I could get used to it and work past it, but given a choice I don't use them.
 
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talking about the size of the butt of the cue.......ive talked to several cuemakers about making a custom cue and most will make one larger than standard if you know what size you want. I think the best thing to do is find a cue you really like the feel of and then take all the measurements and get a good cuemaker to make you one with these in mind.

i was looking at a prewitt cue the other day on here, someone had posted it, very very nice work, had a southwestern feel to it but very clean and crisp looking. When im ready to have my cue made I may talk to him, although i think theres a pretty long wait for his cues.
 
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