Player cue for under 1k$, which one

My Sugartree Hits very good and hold their value real good...truth is now the Market price is up and i got a little profit...My barnhart also hold the value good and hit nice...

Use a search option here and find a brand cue that can hold their value real well...buy it and if you don;t like it.. sell with the same price and try another cue until you got your magic cue....

But, my experience tell me that a very good stroke is the most important to play a game..:)
 
I find your original question and statement interesting. Do many of you think that there is a magic stick out there that will really make you a better player. I have seen many pros playing with nice sticks given to them by cue makers to advertise their cues. Many of them use a shaft like a predator.
I believe you can take most cues that you like for many reason such as feel, balance, looks, cost, etc. Just put on a shaft you like. Predator, ob, tiger, etc.
Most of these shafts run about $200-250.
The shaft is the most important thing in the hit. The butt gives you a nice feel with its balance. Good luck in your search. I like the comment about trying as many cues as you can. If you can wait and get to the Super Billiards Expo the first week in April you will have hundreds to choose from.
 
First of all thank you very much for very helpful and insightful feedbacks. I also got some really nice offer from Azb members and I'll pick one for sure!

kaznj said:
I find your original question and statement interesting. Do many of you think that there is a magic stick out there that will really make you a better player. I have seen many pros playing with nice sticks given to them by cue makers to advertise their cues. Many of them use a shaft like a predator.
I believe you can take most cues that you like for many reason such as feel, balance, looks, cost, etc. Just put on a shaft you like. Predator, ob, tiger, etc.
Most of these shafts run about $200-250.
The shaft is the most important thing in the hit. The butt gives you a nice feel with its balance. Good luck in your search. I like the comment about trying as many cues as you can. If you can wait and get to the Super Billiards Expo the first week in April you will have hundreds to choose from.
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I certainly don't believe a custom cue from a famous cuemaker will magically raise the bar of my pool techniques, but it will help in a certain way (or at least mentally helpful). I'm parting with my old cue and looking for a player that should last a long long time, why not attempting to pick the best one available within budget out there :grin:

I'd love to try as many cue as I can, unfortunately I'm not in a situation to do so (the truth, not from US) so I'll have to end up with one for quite some time before finding the best for me. But I'll keep your advices in mine and keep searching!

Again, thank you all for the help! :)
 
JCIN said:
To the OP please just go hit as many cues as you can. Find what you like. Its the only way you will find something that works for you. Do your homework on whose cues hold value, who supports their product, who makes the style of cues you like.
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What he said. If you're going to spend $1k, take it for a spin and make sure you like it first.

Hidy Ho said:
Are you related to Pangit?
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That's his know-it-all cousin, I think. That did sound pretty funny, though, coming from a guy that doesn't know rules and admits he's not a very good player. Maybe he'll chime in more often and bestow his wisdom upon us.. that is, when I'm not logged in and don't have the fortune of an ignore filter. :rolleyes:
 
Another to consider would be Keith Josey, as mentioned earlier. Just a great feeling playing cue...period. Yes, I am prejudiced. No, my Josey is not for sale.

http://www.joseycues.com/

Also, check the for sale section here...do a search on "Jack Madden"...his cues are also well liked by players who are not necessarily collectors.

There are collector cues, and then there are playing cues...;)
 
kaznj said:
I find your original question and statement interesting. Do many of you think that there is a magic stick out there that will really make you a better player. I have seen many pros playing with nice sticks given to them by cue makers to advertise their cues. Many of them use a shaft like a predator.
I believe you can take most cues that you like for many reason such as feel, balance, looks, cost, etc. Just put on a shaft you like. Predator, ob, tiger, etc.
Most of these shafts run about $200-250.
The shaft is the most important thing in the hit. The butt gives you a nice feel with its balance. Good luck in your search. I like the comment about trying as many cues as you can. If you can wait and get to the Super Billiards Expo the first week in April you will have hundreds to choose from.
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The analogy I always come back to is musical instruments. A high end guitar is not going to magically teach you how to play. What it will do is give you consistenency. You will also learn how that particular guitar sounds and build upon that. Same thing with a high end pool cue IMO.
 
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dom_poppa said:
I probably recommend going with a cue maker that isn't as famous our known as some of those guys.

For 1k they will rip you off and make you a plain jane and when I say they, I don't mean the builders you mentioned. I mean famous cue builders in general.

You're better off to buy from a good builder and get all the goodies and custom design for 1k.
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please inform the world which cue makers are rip off.
how does this remark = you making your own cues.
your remark was a straight forward slam to every cue maker in the world.

I understand you are just trolling for a arguement, that the type of jerk you really are.
who,s the the rip off cue makers huh, you opened your mouth, finish it.

MMike
 
mortuarymike-nv said:
please inform the world which cue makers are rip off.
how does this remark = you making your own cues.
your remark was a straight forward slam to every cue maker in the world.

I understand you are just trolling for a arguement, that the type of jerk you really are.
who,s the the rip off cue makers huh, you opened your mouth, finish it.

MMike
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Don't feed the trollz
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i have a cuefor you

I have a lightly used Tim Scruggs sneaky pete in excellent condition that I used to play with before I went full blown custom. It has a black collared joint and a Hoppe ring on the buttcap. I bought it brand new and played with it for about 3 or 4 league sessions. I had a guy in Vegas about 7 or 8 years ago try to talk me out of it for $700 but it was when I was still playing with it. Haven't really tried to sell it before but I think it deserves a good home. It's too good and rare of a cue to sit in a case in my recroom so if you are interested I would part ways with it for $600.
 
dom_poppa said:
You have an event in a couple of weeks.

You should prepare for your interview with your co-host.

Don't waste your time on here.
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What a troll......lol. Do everyone a favor and go crawl back under the rock you came from.

To the op, lots of great advice here already ad far as recommended makers and also with respect to hitting as many different types of cues as you can. If possible attend an event like the SBE or Derby City, with a lot of vendors and big selection of used cues. Try out as many as you can and determine the characteristics of cues you like best.....and then either buy one or keep your eye out for something. This market is great for bargain shopping for most cues!
 
Yes, Back when Blue Grass Players Cues were $1000

Now that's what Blue Grass Hustlers or selling for, but I think the Blue Grass Hustlers are one of the best cues at any price.

JCIN said:
Man you just put out the absolute worst info. It doesnt even make sense.

So you would rather spend $1000 on a cue full of half ass inlays than something that has shafts that have taken twice as long to process as your $1000 fancy cue maker has been in business ?

I would rather buy a plain cue from an established craftsman that will hold its value than pay some guy in his basement a dime to experiment with his new inlay machine on wood that just came in the mail.

To the OP please just go hit as many cues as you can. Find what you like. Its the only way you will find something that works for you. Do your homework on whose cues hold value, who supports their product, who makes the style of cues you like. The best part of buying cues by established makers is they will hold their value as long as you do not over pay which means if your tastes change you are not stuck with some malachite infested tragedy that no one wants.

IMO the absolute best $1000 cue on the planet is a Bluegrass plain jain.
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Scour the used market, there are smoking deals on cues that are not plain jane and are from top end cue makers, such as the Gilbert posted which would likely cost you more from the builder then on the second hand market. There are so many awesome cues that come up for sale and $1000 atm is not a bad chunk of money. There are people sitting on some pretty nice cues they are trying to sell could use $1000 more then one of their cues.

Depending on where you live and the local used cue market if you can it is always best to see the cue in person and try it out before you buy it, if at all possible.
 
I don't know

why you just don't have a cue made, that way you can get what you want and the way you want.
 
Snapshot9 said:
why you just don't have a cue made, that way you can get what you want and the way you want.
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I would if I could. Tried to contact several cuemakers and got a 2-4 year waiting list :o I might be better off with buying one floating around

Thanks for all the helpful feedbacks :grin:
 
Did you call Jerry

koivn said:
I would if I could. Tried to contact several cuemakers and got a 2-4 year waiting list :o I might be better off with buying one floating around

Thanks for all the helpful feedbacks :grin:
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Did you call or email Jerry Rauenzahn. His waiting list list very reasonable!
 
I just bought a used "custom" for $225 shipped. Hits a lot better than the Pechauer I paid $250 for:grin:
There are a lot of "no name" makers that will make you a dynamite player for $500 plus or minus.
The "art" of cue making is pretty well defined on the playing level at this time, in my humble opinion.
 
Jacoby is a real nice player but does poorly for resale for some reason. I'd go with Gilbert or Diveney or olney, can't go wrong with those three! Can't say I've shot with many of the other big names however.
 
All of the cues mentioned in previous posts are excellent and well known cues. One you might try, who could have a custom cue made to your specs in a few short weeks would be JIM PIERCE. He can fix you up with anything from a "Sneaky" to Classic, or one of his "DREAM" wood pieces. His prices are still under a "K". Jim is not only a cue maker, but a player! He knows what it takes to build a "PLAYER". Balance, hit, taper, style, finish.

I've been sold for several years. There are a lot of players on the site that will agree with me. Good luck on your quest.

PM me if you have an interest, I will forward his e-mail address and phone number. You might find it here on AZB.
 
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Darrin hill makes a hell of a good playing cue for the 1000 dollar range. Other makers that are in that range to are Robert Harris, Kenny murrell, jacoby, Gilbert, josey and Leon sly. All these guys will treat you right.
 
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