Richard Harris or Mike Capone Cue ?

Why would you want a Bluegrass cue??

jimmymac said:
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
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For the same reason people want Southwests, Omega DPKs, and Kersenbocks, they are all jam up players cues for people with strong strokes and they all do very well in the secondary market. Capone makes a very nice cue as well just does not have that stiff hit that many upper end players crave.

-don
 
i have never seen or had a problem with reselling a capone.

guess it all about where your from. i was about 20 mins south of mercerville. thats where mike used to like.

only see a few BG cues around here but a ton of capones
 
I've never hit with a Capone but I own a Bluegrass. I love it. Get the Bluegrass.
 
Capone became well known or famous if you will because Mika Immomen won the US Open with one,then he switched to Mezz a production cue.Richard Harris is famous because he makes incredible pool cues.He even gets respect from othee cuemakers which is not easy.as i said before there really is no comparason between the two.Bluegrass is the only way to go.
 
hey Hal and Mason...

I'm trying to sell a Capone on here and I really appreciate you guys killing my business with your biased opinions. Hey Hal, you stated that you've never even hit a Capone so how can you definitively say "get a Bluegrass"? and Mason, many variables can affect the way a cue hits and plays such as joint, ferrule and tip configuration. If we are going to be so biased with our opinions, I will state that you're gonna get a lot more cue for your money with a Capone not to mention a much nicer looking cue. I can't honestly say one plays better than the other because I have never hit a RH but if Mika won the US Open with a Capone, they must not play too bad. Just out of curiosity, who does RH sponsor in the pro ranks?
 
are you for real.this is a public forum.i had no idea you were selling a Capone,but if i did why should that change the way i reply to a random guy asking which cue he should buy.do you want me to lie to him and say Capones are the nuts and they play the best and their resale is the best,etc.the guy who started this thread wanted advice on which cue to buy a Capone or a Bluegrss.we told him what we thought.your Capone isn't selling b/c lots of people don't like Capones,not b/c we said Bluegrass is better.anyone who has been doing this for any length of time time knows a Bluegrass is a better cue in many ways,and we are trying to help new guys make cue investments not try to sell your cues.i have owned 2-3 Capone and 2-3 Bluegrass cues,and so have most people who commented.the cue business is about whats hot and what stays hot.Capone was hot after Mike won,but now he is not.Bluegrass has been hot for years and he will always be hot.
 
I've owned a few of both. I think that the hit is always going to be subjective depending on who is doing the critique. As far as I'm concerned, the cues both have a solid hit and excellent workmanship.

The BG kind of reminds me of a SW. Very solid and pretty stiff. On my Capones, they weren't quite as stiff, but the hit was very nice and a little more resonant. A little more feedback to my hands, as well.

As far as looks go, the BG cues are very nicely finished and the woods have been carefully selected. They didn't do much for me when I first started looking at them, but they've kind of grown on me over the last couple of years. Mike Capone tends to go with the classic look, which I have to admit I'm partial to. I love ivory diamonds and ebony cues...

Capones are easier to find and are considerably more reasonable than BGs. I do believe that BGs will hold their resale better at this time than Capones, even though Capones tend to hold their own, too. Most of them just didn't start out at BG prices.

Summary:

Hit - Blue Grass
Feel - Capone
Workmanship - Dead even
Price - Capone
Resale - Blue Grass
Style - Capone

Bottom line is that you can't go wrong with either of these cues!

Steve
 
masonh said:
are you for real.this is a public forum.i had no idea you were selling a Capone,but if i did why should that change the way i reply to a random guy asking which cue he should buy.do you want me to lie to him and say Capones are the nuts and they play the best and their resale is the best,etc.the guy who started this thread wanted advice on which cue to buy a Capone or a Bluegrss.we told him what we thought.your Capone isn't selling b/c lots of people don't like Capones,not b/c we said Bluegrass is better.anyone who has been doing this for any length of time time knows a Bluegrass is a better cue in many ways,and we are trying to help new guys make cue investments not try to sell your cues.i have owned 2-3 Capone and 2-3 Bluegrass cues,and so have most people who commented.the cue business is about whats hot and what stays hot.Capone was hot after Mike won,but now he is not.Bluegrass has been hot for years and he will always be hot.
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this entire post is how i felt when your ripped my head off for my opinion.

i dont remember mika winning the us open ever.

however i do remember he lost 11-0 to corey

that being said here is one of each currently for sale on AZB

BG
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=75338

capone
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=75068
 
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oneshotwiss said:
I'm trying to sell a Capone on here and I really appreciate you guys killing my business with your biased opinions. Hey Hal, you stated that you've never even hit a Capone so how can you definitively say "get a Bluegrass"?
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I can say "get a Bluegrass" because that's my opinion and I'm entitled to it. This thread ain't about killing your business. If you want to sell your Capone then start a thread and sell it. I will most certainly stay out of your thread and not try to kill your business.

Meanwhile keeping this thread on topic. I definitely recommend the Bluegrass. They play outstanding.
 
I think Mika won the Derby City Classic when he was sponsored by Capone cues. Like I said I have owned several of both and I do not think anyone here is bashing Capone cues just some of us prefer the more stiff hit of the Bluegrass and some like the softer hit of the Capone. To each his own as the lady said when she kissed the cow.

-don
 
Thecoats said:
I think Mika won the Derby City Classic when he was sponsored by Capone cues. Like I said I have owned several of both and I do not think anyone here is bashing Capone cues just some of us prefer the more stiff hit of the Bluegrass and some like the softer hit of the Capone. To each his own as the lady said when she kissed the cow.

-don
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I never accused anyone of bashing Capone cues nor did I bash Bluegrass cues. This whole topic is subjective to the individual. The simplest answer is to try one of each and see which one you like better, but buy a Capone for better value. With $1500 to spend though, you shouldn't be looking for either one. You should be going with a Scruggs or Mottey if you ask me. By the way Hal, I already stated I am trying to sell a Capone on here.
 
dave sutton said:
this entire post is how i felt when your ripped my head off for my opinion.

i dont remember mika winning the us open ever.

however i do remember he lost 11-0 to corey

that being said here is one of each currently for sale on AZB

BG
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=75338

capone
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=75068
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I agree with you Dave, somebody thinks they are the resident cue expert and their opinion is the only one that holds any weight.
 
I have to add my opionion after reading all the posts. Capones are pretty cues, nice fit and finish, good players. Capone makes about 150 cues per year, shorter waiting period. Bluegrass cues are monsters, all I have played with ( a bunch of them) mine and other players and they are very consistant. To me in my opinion, they play like the old Franklin Southwest cues, just awesome. Harris makes about 50 cues per year. I agree they are a much wiser investment and you can play with them and count on the value raising over time. In my opinion, I would definately go Bluegrass hands down. Deacon
 
Harris cues are superior to Capone cues in all respects. No doubt about it. I've got a great 12 point Harris in mint condition if you are interested.
 
"cheaper does not mean a better value,"cried the self-professed resident cue expert.
 
Buy yourself a Dave Sutton cue....to heck with Harris or Capone. They are both firewood !!!! LMFAO :eek: :D :rolleyes: ;)

Sean (with a serious case of bipolar disorder on this....favors the Harris for "hit" and long term value but the Capone for looks and fit/finish)
 
i vote for Sean for best post of the year.that is an instant classic my freind.Mike has the best looking Capone of all times.
 
what?

oneshotwiss said:
I never accused anyone of bashing Capone cues nor did I bash Bluegrass cues. This whole topic is subjective to the individual. The simplest answer is to try one of each and see which one you like better, but buy a Capone for better value. With $1500 to spend though, you shouldn't be looking for either one. You should be going with a Scruggs or Mottey if you ask me. By the way Hal, I already stated I am trying to sell a Capone on here.
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why should he be looking for a scruggs or a mottey if he has $1500?? could you please exsplain. i have owned both and they both play well but imho the harris plays a little better to me and for resale it is the winner by a mile. no disrespect to capones. i sold a capone last year that i have posted to try and find who bought it to buy it back. i liked it and took 3rd in a 98 player field with it., but as far as the original posters question, BLUEGRASS BABY> i will be selling the one in my avitar very soon.:D :D
 
cueaddicts said:
Buy yourself a Dave Sutton cue....to heck with Harris or Capone. They are both firewood !!!! LMFAO :eek: :D :rolleyes: ;)

Sean (with a serious case of bipolar disorder on this....favors the Harris for "hit" and long term value but the Capone for looks and fit/finish)
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:D :D :D

u forgot about the straightness of a capone

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
buck15 said:
why should he be looking for a scruggs or a mottey if he has $1500?? could you please exsplain. i have owned both and they both play well but imho the harris plays a little better to me and for resale it is the winner by a mile. no disrespect to capones. i sold a capone last year that i have posted to try and find who bought it to buy it back. i liked it and took 3rd in a 98 player field with it., but as far as the original posters question, BLUEGRASS BABY> i will be selling the one in my avitar very soon.:D :D
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for resale it is the winner by a mile, lol, I'll have some of what you are smoking...lol lol
 
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