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[pooljunkie0082]

josey vs. scruggs

hey people i wanted to get any opinions on josey or scruggs cues. i am interested in getting one but not sure what way to go, if anyone could give me information and background info like who taught these guys or what cues these guys most resemble or try to imitate. anything would help...

 

[THE SILENCER]

i know nothing about either cue. but here's the deal. if you don't pick up a cue in your hands, feel and love the balance, then what good is asking about names? a $75 cue, that feels correct in your hands, without a fancy "name" is a better cue, than a $2000 one, that was made by a so called "fine" cuemaker. when a professional buys a cue, they pick up the cue, feel it's balance, hit with it, and decide.

 

[piglit]

I agree- I wouldn't buy any $500+ cue without touching it first.

Scruggs and Joseys are both (super terrific excellent) great cues, few would argue. You might not like one, such is life.

-pigy

 

[Bluewolf]

I agree- I wouldn't buy any $500+ cue without touching it first.

Scruggs and Joseys are both (super terrific excellent) great cues, few would argue. You might not like one, such is life.

-pigy

I love my scruggs cue. It is perfect for me. The guys in my poolhall who are used to at least slightly backweighted cues do not like it however. Kind of tells you something about individual preferences.

Scruggs lives about 45 minutes from me, so we were able to visit, shoot with some of his cues, ask questions, before writing the check.

Prior to that, i was looking at Layani, who I think also makes a fine cue, but he is in canada and there was no way to feel before buying. Ted harris also lives in my state, had heard good things about him, too but we are about six hours from him. Blud, another one I considered, is in Texas.

Laura

 

[pooljunkie0082]

i know nothing about either cue. but here's the deal. if you don't pick up a cue in your hands, feel and love the balance, then what good is asking about names? a $75 cue, that feels correct in your hands, without a fancy "name" is a better cue, than a $2000 one, that was made by a so called "fine" cuemaker. when a professional buys a cue, they pick up the cue, feel it's balance, hit with it, and decide.

while this is very true and i will not argue. but it almost impossible to pick up one of these cues when no one around you has one. not to mention you live in a different state far away from the cuemaker. thus having to make a decision with hitting a ball without the cue. i know it may not be the perfect way but what alternatives are out there...

 

[cuewhiz189]

pooljunkie......first off i will say there are many great unknown cuemakers out there .....i live in ga and have had the opportunity to play with many of his cues and in my travels i have been able to play with many scruggs cues....and in my honest opinion as a above average player i feel you would make a mistake in buying a josey as i feel he is only truly concerned with looks and the almighty dollar......scruggs makes a much more consistent playing cue and he has been around for many years......his cues speak for themself.....they are functional and with josey it is all about looks.....i would also like to say that you should take a look at some of the less well known guys that build cues....here are my three favorites....i play with a hustler from the first one but would love to own and play with a cue from any of the three as i feel they are truly into the playability and not the looks....they are paul dayton(www.daytoncues.com),kerry zeiler(zylrcue@hotmail.com),and then rick howard(www.macecues.com)......there isnt any particular order to represent whos the best.....i think they are all very equal.......juston coleman

 

[Joseph Cues]

I agree with JC. Those are makers KNOWN to make great hitting cues. Made for players not wallhangers or bangers.

 

[Rick]

Josey

I have a beautiful one of a kind Josey that I am selling. It hits great and is in great condition. If you would like some info on the cue e-mail me at mrponky@aol.com

 

[Phylbert57]

hey people i wanted to get any opinions on josey or scruggs cues. i am interested in getting one but not sure what way to go, if anyone could give me information and background info like who taught these guys or what cues these guys most resemble or try to imitate. anything would help...

Tim used to work for Joss East. I used to go visit his place near Baltimore regularly when he first opened. He is (or was) very Hands-on and meticulous in his work. Too bad I could never afford anything he makes.

Phyllis Gumphrey

 

[Rich R.]

i know nothing about either cue. but here's the deal. if you don't pick up a cue in your hands, feel and love the balance, then what good is asking about names? a $75 cue, that feels correct in your hands, without a fancy "name" is a better cue, than a $2000 one, that was made by a so called "fine" cuemaker. when a professional buys a cue, they pick up the cue, feel it's balance, hit with it, and decide.

Bernie, if you have never played with a cue from a good custom cue maker, you just don't know what you are missing. Your $75 cue just will not compare.
Will the custom cue improve your game, without practice? NO.
Will it feel better in your hands? Definitely yes.

That said, keep in mind that you can get a basic, players, cue, from any top cue maker, for under $1000. It will play as well as any of that cue makers fancier cues. The higher prices are for the cue's eye candy.

Personally, I prefer a little eye candy.

Scruggs makes a great cue and you will never find a cue with better balance.
I have never played with a Josey cue, but they have a very good reputation.