71dewajack
Active member
I recently got the Schon R5 below, and old Schons remind me of the pool version of comfort food. As a kid that grew up in the Midwest in the 80's, I clearly remember the first time I saw, held, and heard about Schons. From that moment on I wanted to get one badly. They're a treat to play with and still have that mystique to me, even decades later. When I pulled that R5 out of the tube and scurried downstairs to shoot, it simply brought a childlike smile to my face. There are many stories of regret over sold or stolen Schons, as well as many stories of money won using one. Over 40 years later they still hold up as darn fine players. You know you've done something remarkable when you build something that leads someone to feel that way decades later. This isn't unique to Schon, but they're my version of grilled cheese and tomato soup.
The R5 and R6 pictured are both surprisingly light to me for uncored cues, both butts weighing in slightly under 15oz. Please feel free to share pictures and/or stories of your Schons.
The R5 and R6 pictured are both surprisingly light to me for uncored cues, both butts weighing in slightly under 15oz. Please feel free to share pictures and/or stories of your Schons.