Russ Espritu Cue

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Dawgie

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These cues seem to be reasonably priced for a custom. What are your opinions of these cues?
 
Excellent playing cues. A lot of custom cue for the money. Resale value is not as good as some other custom makers, but they are well-constructed and solid hitters.
Joe
 
I agree

Bamacues said:
Excellent playing cues. A lot of custom cue for the money. Resale value is not as good as some other custom makers, but they are well-constructed and solid hitters.
Joe
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I totally agree with Joe on this. I have had 6 Espiritu cues and they have all been alot of cue for the money.
 
Klopek said:
What is Russ' shaft taper like?. Is it a long pro taper?. Are the butts of his cues fat or medium?.

I'm also considering picking up an Espiritu.
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If I remember correctly, Russ uses a pro-taper. The butts of his cues are not fat at all. They are on the thinner side, and feel real good in the hand, unless, of course, you have large hands and prefer fat butts (cues, I mean).
Joe
 
i think they play really really good..

the first time i bought one, i bought it to resell...it was the r1 cocobolo, played around with it a few mins and i was very impressed.. sold it to a friend without even blinking..

second one, i got was a r1 ebony.. sold that in like 2 hours on ebay..

third one i had, wich was another cocobolo r1.. sold that here on the forum..

forth one, a tulip wood r1... played amazing.. belongs to my relative now..

then at valley forge, i setup to be a dealer with russ, got 5 cues as a package... and would you believe it.. the market went soft...

i sold two them.. still have three left.. i lowered my prices on them to
cost + 3% paypal + shipping/insurance...

one thing, after playing with them before.. i am not worried to keep them..
if it came to a time were i needed another cue, i would not hesitate to chalk them and make one a player...

the joint first snug, and the spare shafts are reasonably priced.. in my opinion its a real lot of cue for the money..

chris
 
Klopek said:
Hey Chris,

I'm still considering buying that ebony R1 off ya. As with everyone else, money's a little tight right now, also I may have overspent my 2007 cue budget. However, in a few weeks, it will be 2008 and we start a whole new years worth of cue budget, hooray!.

Nick
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Hey Nick.. i hear you.. its a great cue.. you wouldnt be dissapointed with it.. and its priced at a fantastic price..

when your ready.. just let me know..

chris
 
I like mine!!!

I just picked up a Espiritu 2002 butteefly spliced fancy sneaky, and it is very nice. Hits great for me, compared to what I have shot with before, and the pricing is great, but no resale value. But a good cue to play with, so why would you want to resell? Here are pics of the one I picked up on AZB:
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Great cue for the price.

Not saying that I wouldn't trade it:p But it is a very nice cue. Russ does a good job.

Michael


BTW - Chris would be a great person to get an Espiritu from, as if you didn't already know about his great reputation - Chris that is
 
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Espiritu Cues

I began playing after 35 years off with an Espiritu cue. I purchased 5 of them to sell in 1999 and 5 more in 2000. I still have the first one I owned. I have always felt that you got a lot of cue for the money with his cues. There is no problem having anything repaired either. JMHO
Purdman
 
GoTulane said:
BTW - Chris would be a great person to get an Espiritu from, as if you didn't already know about his great reputation - Chris that is
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thanks for the kind words! :)

i think the next time, i am going to by them as needed or one at a time..lol..

they are great cues.. and i dont mind having them.. its just i figured they would be gone by now.. and i would rather have the money wrapped up in a nice mottey or something.....

the one i really wish i never sold was the R6 that had the veneered points.. i really really liked that cue...

chris
 
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