Opinions
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AK-Stick said:
Hey Stick, you are right on target with your comment that it is personal preference. Then you must take into consideration that no two cues by any maker will hit alike, you may like one and not the next.
Last it is hard for me to understand your thinking with the above choices, why did you choose them?
shouldve made it a poll, but yeah southwest will keep its value and then some
I chose them as I have never hit with them and am considering one of them. I have owned and gotten rid of , by a divorce. A Gus that he made for me,A Barry Szamboti, a Schick,a Kiekel,a Bender, a Perry Weston, of those the Bender was the prettiest and I believe the Barry and Perry hit the best. They all were nice though. I should of just kept the cues and gotten rid of the woman sooner. But spilled milk.
I have only hit with two of the four and neither of those was my personal preference for hit. For investment I would rank them:
Searing
Hercek
Southwest
Sugartree
Searing
Hercek
Southwest
Sugartree
Your post was entitled "Opinions" so, I'll post my thoughts on your question of "most consistant hitter". 
I have loved this game for over 45yrs, and enjoy playing it very much.
However, when it comes to cue sticks, I've said it before, You take any cue stick of your choice, let someone play with it blindfolded, then change the tip with one from a different mfg. and then let try it again and again, changing the tip each time, and they will believe they are playing with different sticks and we are making 2 dollar changes.
I think if you, and your brain are telling you that you really love the look and balance of a stick, you will play better with it and believe it is the stick more than it is purely psychological. Of course, no matter what the reason you are playing better, if you are, then you are, and thats a good thing.
I think collecting custom cues is a fine hobby for folks who enjoy it. It must be considered a hobby, because there are sure a ton of things to invest in that would multiply your investments much better than cue sticks. In my opinion custom cue collecting is an entire departure from a quest for a good stick to play with.
In terms of purchase choices based on playability and price conscious concerns, you never have to exceed 200 bucks or perhaps never more than 20 bucks for a new tip, a sheet of 1200 sandpaper, and a decent house cue.
I have loved this game for over 45yrs, and enjoy playing it very much.
However, when it comes to cue sticks, I've said it before, You take any cue stick of your choice, let someone play with it blindfolded, then change the tip with one from a different mfg. and then let try it again and again, changing the tip each time, and they will believe they are playing with different sticks and we are making 2 dollar changes.
I think if you, and your brain are telling you that you really love the look and balance of a stick, you will play better with it and believe it is the stick more than it is purely psychological. Of course, no matter what the reason you are playing better, if you are, then you are, and thats a good thing.
I think collecting custom cues is a fine hobby for folks who enjoy it. It must be considered a hobby, because there are sure a ton of things to invest in that would multiply your investments much better than cue sticks. In my opinion custom cue collecting is an entire departure from a quest for a good stick to play with.
In terms of purchase choices based on playability and price conscious concerns, you never have to exceed 200 bucks or perhaps never more than 20 bucks for a new tip, a sheet of 1200 sandpaper, and a decent house cue.
i must admit I don't quite understand what you mean by 'consistent hitter'. I mean they're all going to hit the same each time aren't they? they're not going to change in feel from shot to shot.
By consistant hit I mean playability. Of course as was said earlier, tip, contour,etc are all factors as is the type of wood choosen. As far as collectability I am not a collector I have been fortunate to always recoup my money on the cues I have played with. The gus I sold for 5 times my orginnal $1200.00 dollar investment and played with it for fifteen years. The others I didnt make near the money on but I did more than recoup my investment. All but the two Sazmboti's I sent the wood to the maker, with my ideas of design. As someone said a good $200.00 dollar cue plays as well and maybe even better than a fancy cue. I have a Perry Weston hustler that has a great hit, its simple , elegant, and a pleasure to shoot with. I happen to be in the market for something with more of a collector value, although I intend to use it not look at it. I know the histories and the marketability of the cues I have mentioned. What I do not know is the playability, (in general of them). Hercek apeals as it is a full splice cue. I am about 2 and a half years on Southwests list so I can wait on that if need be.What I don't understand on the Southwest is what makes them so exspensive. Hercek,Searing, and Sugartree all do there own work. Southwest is done by various people. Also there cues are not what you would call exotic. Having never played with one I am curious as to the draw other than the wait time. I have never met Dennis Searing but I have spoken to him and he will talk but I appricate passion. The same goes for Joel. Eric I just know by reputation here and I have spoken to Laurie by phone. I am just curious as the general opinion of those that have exsperiance with most of them. Again I realize it is probably a personnal preference as I am sure they all are quality.Thanks all.
The most consistent hitting cue on the planet is a graphite Cuetec.
Now, you've asked nothing in regards to playability.
They're all fantastic cues. If they all didn't play consistently, they wouldn't have the name or reputations that they all have.
Now, you've asked nothing in regards to playability.
They're all fantastic cues. If they all didn't play consistently, they wouldn't have the name or reputations that they all have.
Poolplaya9 said:
I agree 100%. I can't comment on comparing the hit, as I have only tried out a SW. My Searing won't be here for a few years...so that's no help at all !!!
Russ.....
All Superb
It is cruel and unusual punishment to picture a world where I can only own the work of one cuemaker. Hercek is my choice.
It is cruel and unusual punishment to picture a world where I can only own the work of one cuemaker. Hercek is my choice.
Well here goes.....I've owned several Southwests all hit different some I liked some I didn't . The ugliest one I owned hit the best. You should be able to pick one up fairly easy. It is also fairly easy to get your money back
Sugertree have also owned several best one being the stained glass cue. Playability being very strong. Very consistant from cue to cue. I've never met a Sugertree I didn't like.
Herceks... have owned 3 . Liked them all but the value of the cue was a distraction when playing. Always worrying about a nick or a bang or it disappearing when my back was turned.
Searing ...still trying to buy one. My playing cue is a Harry Richards (Harry is a good friend of Dennis) Dennis actually did the inlay in my cue for Harry . Plays like an an extension of my body and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
Hope this helps.
Sugertree have also owned several best one being the stained glass cue. Playability being very strong. Very consistant from cue to cue. I've never met a Sugertree I didn't like.
Herceks... have owned 3 . Liked them all but the value of the cue was a distraction when playing. Always worrying about a nick or a bang or it disappearing when my back was turned.
Searing ...still trying to buy one. My playing cue is a Harry Richards (Harry is a good friend of Dennis) Dennis actually did the inlay in my cue for Harry . Plays like an an extension of my body and didn't cost an arm and a leg.
Hope this helps.
HIRUN526 said:
I totally agree, Dennis is totally a class act. His cues NEVER Lose their value, the value only increases. The quality of his craftsmanship is also second to none. A Searing cue in all respects is a win win situation, I do not know of a down side.