Recommendations for a cue

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Chris

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I'm looking to get another cue. While the primary purpose will be for breaking, it is also intended to be a playing cue anywhere I am reluctant to take my custom. As such, I don't want to spend extra on cosmetics.

The ideas I had:

Buy a low end Joss, or other reputable production cue, with no inlays, points, etc. Get a second shaft, and use one for playing and breaking, and one just for breaking.

Buy a new/used SP built by a reputable cue maker.

Watch eBay for a custom cue going fairly cheaply, and pick it up.


Any thoughts?
 
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scorpion

I say scorpion is the way to go! I have their black & silver breaker and I love it, so does everyone else that I know when I let them use it. You can pick one up for $150
 
It depends on what I'm looking at. Absolutely under $500. Preferably under $300. Outstanding to keep it under $200. I don't mind paying extra for quality, just not cosmetics (except in the case of a used custom).
 
Chris said:
It depends on what I'm looking at. Absolutely under $500. Preferably under $300. Outstanding to keep it under $200. I don't mind paying extra for quality, just not cosmetics (except in the case of a used custom).
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You can get a Helmstetter in that price range and they play surprisingly well.
Me, I would probably buy a custom sneaky but I've owned two Helmstetters and they play great.

Koop
 
i would get a cuetec 18oz. cue with a 13MM morri quick tip, this will be a great break cue under $200, that could double as a playing cue.
 
The Joss cue idea is probably a good one.

Buying a cheaper, low end production cue is a waste of money. I would rather spend a little more and get something with re-sale down the road than get a cheapie that you throw out when done.

I got my break cue made out of a fancy piece of curly Koa wood by John Parker of Auerback - he can make a pretty fancy figured wood plain cue for about $300. This is one of the best deals around. They are good breakers and good players, very attractive ring work and solid as a 2 by4. 3 or 4 week delivery time.

http://www.auerbachcustomcues.com/

I also like your sneaky pete idea by a custom maker. If you don't like it as a break cue, or decide to get a specialized break cue later on, you can use it for traveling, that sort of thing.

A Bob Fry pete at $325 may not be the cheapest, but it might be the best sneaky pete available. He was the one who made the Tim Scuggs pete's - they are like playing with a nicely balanced, well built custom cue. I would just get a basic, no wrap.

http://www.cuesnthings.com/cues/sneakypete/

I would only buy a sneaky pete with an attractive, figured wood and fairly even points. If the cue maker can't do that, then there is no point to getting a custom. Then you may as well get a junk cheapie.

Chris
 
I spent 175.00 for a custom Indian rosewood 'fancy' SP from a local cuemaker to use while waiting to take delivery of my new Skip. It's solid, plays fine...but has been a phenomenal breaker, go figure.

Lisa
 
ridewiththewind said:
I spent 175.00 for a custom Indian rosewood 'fancy' SP from a local cuemaker to use while waiting to take delivery of my new Skip. It's solid, plays fine...but has been a phenomenal breaker, go figure.

Lisa
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That's the position I'm in, waiting for a custom cue to be completed.
 
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