Production Cues Or Custom Cues

Ty-Tanic

Ty-Tanic

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I have been thinking about upgrading to a different cue and have been looking at Mezz cues and custom cues. What exactly is the difference between a production cue and a custom cue. Is it mainly how the cue looks or how it actually plays that is the biggest difference. I have never gotten a chance to play with a Custom cue because everyone I know has production cues. Any and all information would be appreciated. :thumbup:
 
Stick with what youve got and work on your game Ty, a "custom" wont help you play better. Your current cue is more than good enough.
I need to start playing again, so if you want Ill hit some with you if you want.
Chuck
 
The difference is between design, attention to details and how the cue plays.
But that doesn't mean that all custom cues play very good, and production cues sucks. I shoot with 1000-2000$ custom cues that I don't like.
You have a nice cue, keep it, a new cue will not be magic.

Are you looking for a new cue? In today market you can have a huge custom cue for 400-700$, it can be a better solution than buying a new production cue in same price range.
 
Try something new

If you buy a custom cue:

1. Buy one that you can resale if you don't like it.

2. Try to buy it from someone that buys and sells all the time and will trade it out later.

3. Try to find a cue that your current shaft fits on, should help with the playability.

4. Buy it as a reward for improved play, a gift for you, something you love the look of
and the play.
 
King T said:
If you buy a custom cue:

1. Buy one that you can resale if you don't like it.

2. Try to buy it from someone that buys and sells all the time and will trade it out later.

3. Try to find a cue that your current shaft fits on, should help with the playability.

4. Buy it as a reward for improved play, a gift for you, something you love the look of
and the play.
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I don't think he'll be able to do number 3 if he's looking for a custom because those pechauer cues have a funny pin.
 
I have a tendency to agree with everybody else on here. The only reason to make a cue change is for aesthetic purposes, unless you are playing with a broom handle or cheap cue. If you are looking into a new shaft that is another story. You will also feel a little off when you switch cues entirely because your brain and muscles won't be used to how the new cue is weighted. This can be a test of patience. If you are going to make the change though, I love the work Mezz does. Their cues are well balanced and their shafts take low deflection to a new level by not laminating. I have hit with Pred, OB and many other LD shafts and the WX900 and HP2 are amazing. Mezz has just now been getting more attention in the US and its because, IMO of the quality they produce. I prefer made in Japan over made in China any day.
 
Chuck Fields said:
Stick with what youve got and work on your game Ty, a "custom" wont help you play better. Your current cue is more than good enough.
I need to start playing again, so if you want Ill hit some with you if you want.
Chuck
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Excellent advice. Instead of spending a couple of thousand on a custom cue (which probably won't improve your game), spend a couple of hundred and have Scott Lee help you improve your game. I've wanted to have Scott help me for some time now but ill health prevents me that luxury. Good luck to you on whichever path you decide to travel on.
 
If "playability" were the deciding factor, there are probably a bunch of AZers who would trade their $custom$ cue for your Pechauer.

I think an important -- but often overlooked -- factor in custom cue success is knowing what you like. This is the chance to get the exact weight, balance, grip material, stiffness, etc. IMHO it makes no sense to order a custom cue until you know your preferences well enough to tell the builder exactly what you want. It's not the time to experiment.
 
Custom or production, it doesn't matter. What matters is how the cue plays for you. I've had many production cues play better than customs. For me I want my cake and to eat it to, something that I find aesthically pleasing and something that plays great. I may be free tonight to shoot, and I can bring along some customs and a production cue or two. Text me at. 503 705 1736 and I'll see if I'm free. I was possibly going to be at classics, but might be in NW. I usually stay away from touches on Friday and Saturdays though.
 
Ty-Tanic said:
I have been thinking about upgrading to a different cue and have been looking at Mezz cues and custom cues. What exactly is the difference between a production cue and a custom cue. Is it mainly how the cue looks or how it actually plays that is the biggest difference. I have never gotten a chance to play with a Custom cue because everyone I know has production cues. Any and all information would be appreciated. :thumbup:
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I have your exact cue and also a pro series Pechauer. They both hit great! I think the advice offered regarding putting some $$$ into some lessons versus a custom cue make a lot of sense.
 
Customs vs Production

Customs and Production cues , IMHO you go with the cue that feels best for you whatever that may be ,

The Cue you have Pechauer JP is absolutely fine and will do anything a custom will do , and in some cases maybe better . as far as playability goes

I have both Customs and Productions in my humble cue collection and one of my hands down Favorite playing cues is my Pechauer Rose wood SP .

Pechauer in my opinion is one the most underrated and best playing cues out there and you get a whole lot of bang for your buck

So unless you just want to add to your cue collection your going to be hard pressed to find a better playing cue than what you already have
 
yeah, I agree with what everyone is saying.

It's like getting a paint job for a car... yeah, you could just get the regular paint job like it came from the factory... it will be fine.

You could upgrade with a nicer paint job from a good body shop.

Or you could find one of the top painters in the area, and have him do a special one of a kind paint job that many others could not even attempt to pull off.

It all depends on what you like. I've yet to meet someone, ever, that got a new cue and played a ball better, or even a half-ball, unless they were using a broom to begin with ;)
 
Thank you everyone for your humble advice. I think I am going to put off getting a cue and spend money on lessons and table time. I would love to meet up and play with as many people as possible and get some input. Thank you everyone.
 
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