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shakey91929

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I will be purchasing a new Schon cue in the near future. After researching these cues, I see plenty of models from which to choose from. They range in price from $600 to $1350 online. My question is does the more expensive cue neccessarily play better than the less expensive one? I know the more expensive models offer more in the form of overall beauty, but do they neccessarily play better. I would personally be as happy with the $600 cue if they played the same. Any input from the forum will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
 
shakey91929 said:
I will be purchasing a new Schon cue in the near future. After researching these cues, I see plenty of models from which to choose from. They range in price from $600 to $1350 online. My question is does the more expensive cue neccessarily play better than the less expensive one? I know the more expensive models offer more in the form of overall beauty, but do they neccessarily play better. I would personally be as happy with the $600 cue if they played the same. Any input from the forum will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
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The cues themselves don't play...you do.
They will have similar properties of feedback and function no matter the cost. There will also be some variation due to wood being non identical from cue to cue. Whether our senses are refined enough to notice the difference is debatable. The one important thing to consider is, if having a certain design or color or number of inlays makes you feel better and gives you confidence in your game then that can have a marked effect on how YOU play.
 
I have 2 early 90's Schons. They both play relatively the same.
Schon is known for having great playing shafts. At least the shafts I have play very decent.
I also use a 314 and a Z with them. Nice combination.

You don't have anything to worry about. Pick the one you like in the price range you are comfortable with.

And also what that guy above me said. He knows.

I might have one of those early 90's Schons for sale when you're ready. I only need one.
The replacement value for the one I am selling is approx $875. You can have that one much cheaper and
I am in the process of refinishing it so it will look brand new.
Let me know if you are interested.
 
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Schon makes a great cue, I played with one for years. That said, I would never spend $1,350 on one. The $1,350 Schon won't play any better than the $600 Schon, and for that money I would recommend a custom player's cue instead.
 
A 2000 dollar schon might hit better then a 600 schon but a 500 dollar schon might hit better then a 2000 dollar schon. It really depends on what you like in a hit, what woods, who made it, when it was made, balance point, tip, ferrule, shaftwood, shaft taper, how heavy, taper of butt, and when woods were cut. There are a lot of things that go into what constitute as a good hitting cue. In the end it is what you consider a good hitting stick. I've hit with schon's that I have hated and schon's that I have loved. To me the heavier the schon the more butt heavy it seems to be, which I dislike.
 
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shakey91929 said:
I will be purchasing a new Schon cue in the near future. After researching these cues, I see plenty of models from which to choose from. They range in price from $600 to $1350 online. My question is does the more expensive cue neccessarily play better than the less expensive one? I know the more expensive models offer more in the form of overall beauty, but do they neccessarily play better. I would personally be as happy with the $600 cue if they played the same. Any input from the forum will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
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I think we all tweak what we like in a cue as time goes by. A few important things to note.

Your hand if you have a fat hand a slimmer butt generally works good. Do you have a preference of shaft diameter? Most people need to stick to 13mm until they have one worked down and decide thats best for them. What weight? 19oz is good for most but a few like heavy some go a little lighter too light and you give up some drive on the ball if you need it.

Think about where you are in your game and make those choices all of them play the same but the differences you incorporate make the difference in how it plays just for you.

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I just bought a Schon CX-08 and paired it with an OB-1. Absolutely love it.
 
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shakey91929 said:
I will be purchasing a new Schon cue in the near future. After researching these cues, I see plenty of models from which to choose from. They range in price from $600 to $1350 online. My question is does the more expensive cue neccessarily play better than the less expensive one? I know the more expensive models offer more in the form of overall beauty, but do they neccessarily play better. I would personally be as happy with the $600 cue if they played the same. Any input from the forum will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
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check out my bob runde i have for sale, way more collectable, and hits better than any schon old or new in many peoples opinions. very collectable, and at a steal of a price.
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=220508
 
Wow, that Runde seems like a great cue for the money! I'd buy it before a high end Schon. I think anything over $500 you should be looking at the custom market, just my opinion. There are just too many great cue makers and too many great used deals, offering a chance to get exactly what you want in a cue, especially since you are willing to spend $1k+. I'd get a great used cue for under 1k and then maybe spend a few hundred on an OB or Pred LD shaft and see how that rolls for you. :) Spending 1300 on a Schon, unless it's an investment in an exceptionally rare Schon, doesn't add up for me, personally.
 
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That Runde is a better deal than any new Schon, The only thing that would be a better bargain is the old R series that was made by Bob and those aren't cheap.
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not so much the "r" series. but the old "s" ones are quite valuable indeed:thumbup:
 
dr9ball said:
The cues themselves don't play...you do.
They will have similar properties of feedback and function no matter the cost. There will also be some variation due to wood being non identical from cue to cue. Whether our senses are refined enough to notice the difference is debatable. The one important thing to consider is, if having a certain design or color or number of inlays makes you feel better and gives you confidence in your game then that can have a marked effect on how YOU play.
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Additionally, it is considered debatable whether a simple cue will feel better than a cheaper cue by the same maker.

Player cues are usually made plainer to make them cheaper and easier to fit in with the surroundings. . .or is it because they hit better? You must answer for yourself, but I would not buy an $800 Schon expecting it to hit better than a $500 one. It might look more appealing to you though.

I would buy a $400 Schon over a $300 Cuetec expecting it to hit better.

Also, pay attention to the little things like shaft diameter feel, ferrule visual appeal, joint tightening feel, wrap feel, grip diameter, etc. Those are the things you are basically stuck with and will impact cue love quite a bit.
 
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Blue Hog ridr said:
I have 2 early 90's Schons. They both play relatively the same.
Schon is known for having great playing shafts. At least the shafts I have play very decent.
I also use a 314 and a Z with them. Nice combination.
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Never understood why many Schon owners use a Predator shaft.
 
Thw whole line will play simillar to each other, the higher dollar value will be different wood and inlay's, which may also effect the feel of the cue.
 
i bought a new stl2 because i liked the way it looks and i love it. i have hit with some more expensive Schons and they feel very similar. Evan Clarke, who is the current maker at Schon, says they all hit the same. that said, most of the guys i know with new Schons are always on the lookout for a Runde-era Schon, and i am no exception to that rule...

my thought is start with an affordable Schon and make sure it's a good fit for you (it is a different hit, very different than my old viking for instance). once you decide you really like it, you can decide if you want a fancier one...

just my $.02,
justaguy
 
shakey91929 said:
I will be purchasing a new Schon cue in the near future. After researching these cues, I see plenty of models from which to choose from. They range in price from $600 to $1350 online. My question is does the more expensive cue neccessarily play better than the less expensive one? I know the more expensive models offer more in the form of overall beauty, but do they neccessarily play better. I would personally be as happy with the $600 cue if they played the same. Any input from the forum will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance
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Thanks to all for their time and feedback for this post. I am currently examining all my options and hopefully I will make the right decision.
 
I finally made my purchase

After hemming and hawing for over a month and researching pool cues as much as I could...and taking into consideration the input of you players...Yesterday I made my purchase. I ended up buying a custom cue made by a gentleman right in my backyard. His name is Dan Dishaw out of Syracuse New York. He is currently changing the linen wrap and adding a leather wrap for me. Dan has made and sold some of the finest cues that can be bought. They start at $1275 and have sold for 5 figures. I just wanted to thank all that helped me in making my final decision.
 
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