Richard Harris or Mike Capone Cue ?

ill go with Bluegrass, some Capones i have tried played reasonably well, but there were 2 duds. I probably have tried around 5-6 bluegrass and i think they hit much more consistent and the hit is more solid.
 
Bluegrass cues play better than Capone cues. While Capone tends to have a more classic look to his cues, they are not as solid in terms of play as Richard Harris cues.

Go with a Bluegrass. Otherwise, you may regret it.
 
dave sutton said:
i know that and you know that but someone that doesnt know that will have problems.

i abso dont thing someone else thoughts should change the way you create you art however he i do feel obligated to tell ppl this problem that might occur
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i dont like the way he makes his cues.
Maybe OT Dave.
Do you have a straight/single taper in your butts?
 
JoeyInCali said:
i dont like the way he makes his cues.
Maybe OT Dave.
Do you have a straight/single taper in your butts?
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what is OT?

no i taper my cues in 2 pieces. the forearms to get the points perfect then the handle and buttsleeve together. the secret i guess is putting the cue together. havent had one wobble yet


cues with no points i do in one piece

some are misunderstanding that statement. read my post as a whole. anyone can take 1 sentence out of context
 
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ribdoner said:
All things being equal (embellishments, materials,price) the HARRIS (BLUEGRASS) is the cue to buy.....

The BG will be apprx. 50% more valuable and I prefer the playability VS a MC.
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Owned several of both and hands down the R.Harris.......:)
 
it was said before, the shaft finish on Bluegrass cues is second to none, i use one as my regular player and it is the best cue i ever tried out.
But never used a capone though but heard only good things.
David.
 
dave sutton said:
what is OT?

no i taper my cues in 2 pieces. the forearms to get the points perfect then the handle and buttsleeve together. the secret i guess is putting the cue together. havent had one wobble yet


cues with no points i do in one piece

some are misunderstanding that statement. read my post as a whole. anyone can take 1 sentence out of context
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Sorry.
OT means Off-topic.
One taper meaning the taper on the forearm and the handle to the sleeve are of the same angle/taper.
BH has compound tapers.
 
vijesh said:
I have not tried a capone but as dave mentioned the taper is a problem and the other thing is that the tip diameter you will not get a cue below 12.8mm if you are looking for one below that. But having said that his cues are really worth the money.... the shaft (finish) it self is worth the money.

Guys any idea what he coats them with.....

Thanks
Vijesh
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dave was stating that he had a problem with the Richard Harris tapers not the Capone taper
 
Ok here we go. I sold my Capone it was a beautiful cue. I have a link for a beautiful capone listed below. I'm not knocking RH by no means, from what I hear he does great work, no some of the best work. Me personally however I have never been impressed with his cue designs. They are extremely plain and or even ugly (personal opinion). I know the workmanship is there. Capone makes a very good cue. So why do I want to pay so much for a cue that I personally do not feel it's worth it. Explain it to me like if I'm a two year old. I just do not get. If the man was no longer with us I could maybe see the reason other than that I have no clue. I guess it comes down to how much a individual thinks the cue is worth. I know that I may not be the most knowlegdeable in cues but I do not feel I'm ignorant when it comes to them either.

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=75068
 
JoeyInCali said:
Sorry.
OT means Off-topic.
One taper meaning the taper on the forearm and the handle to the sleeve are of the same angle/taper.
BH has compound tapers.
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i know all about it my friend... just was explaining how i make my cues
 
masonh said:
DAve you still didn't answer Joey.are your cues straight line cues or what?
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i thought i said yes sry...

.850@joint to
1.050@ajoint forearm

then

1.030@ajoint wrap area to
1.260@back

then i recut the wrap area no wobble no chatter

points comeout perfect and cue comes out dead straight everytime...
 
lots of cuemakers feel the compound taper makes for a stonger forearm and therefore can be made skinnier say .825 to .840 at the joint.
 
masonh said:
lots of cuemakers feel the compound taper makes for a stonger forearm and therefore can be made skinnier say .825 to .840 at the joint.
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And skinny handle. :)
 
The R H cues I played with played fantastic and made me want one and I have owned a sneaky by M C made for a pro he sponsors and the bluegrass is the nuts and will go up in value alot better than a Capone. IMHO

Leonard
 
I agree with Ribdoner...

ribdoner said:
All things being equal (embellishments, materials,price) the HARRIS (BLUEGRASS) is the cue to buy.....

The BG will be apprx. 50% more valuable and I prefer the playability VS a MC.
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I have had several of both and the Bluegrass plays stiffer and has a much better resale value in the secondary market.

-don
 
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