Schmelke cues, anybody play with one?

Alex7462

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The Schmelke family of cuemakers were recently inducted into the International Cuemakers Hall of Fame for their outstanding contributions to the cuemaking art and industry. I currently play with a Schmelke SP02, that I've had for a year and a half. It weighs 20 oz., features a 3/8-10 wood to wood joint, a standard hard rock maple shaft, and an elforyn ferrule with a Tiger Dynamite layered tip. It is by far the best cue I've used in all my years playing pool.

The hit and feel of this cue is absolutely amazing. I also like the fact that these cues are inexpensive, and made in the USA. However, I don't hear much talk or raving about these cues in general, and just wanted to get some opinions from people who have personally played with one. Of all the players I know, there's only one other I know of that owns a Schmelke, and he also says it's one of his top favorite cues. Has anyone here ever played with a Schmelke cue, and if so, what was the feedback?
 
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Wow.. Just looking at some Schmelke SP. Considering a new one.
I played with one about 2 years ago very nice player a lot of cue for the $. Superb in every way.
Grats to the Schmelke family for the Hall of Fame honor.
MCP
 
I bought two sneaky's a couple of years ago. I did have them wrapped and they built them after I ordered them so they took about three weeks to arrive. The cues looked great and played even better. They have a solid but soft hit.
 
Just got my second Schmelke a few weeks ago actually.

Originally wanted try a new configuration, so I started off with a simple wrapless 60-inch sneaky. It played great, but met with an unfortunate fall in the garage. The small crack that resulted had no effect on the hit, but considering Schmelke's great pricing, I saw it as a good opportunity to order something slightly fancier.

Received the second cue a few weeks ago, threw on a milk dud, and now it's my main player.

Put up a few pictures a couple of days ago: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=342191

Great cue.
 
Their shafts that I have seen and played with suck. Basic at best.
I have a 3x8 10 pin on a butt and never had any issues with that at all.

I don't see anyone playing with them really.
 
I've got a pretty good wingspan myself. Whenever I would grab a standard size cue, my ring finger was always, ALWAYS around the bumper.

I picked up a 60" Schmelke on the 'bay a few weeks ago for a little over $100. Sneaky with a 5/16x14 stainless steel joint.

Lovin' the feel of it.

Mickey <--- Endorses Schmelke cues now... :grin-square:
 
I have owned 3 or 4 of them over the years and I was very happy with them. All of mine had the flat laminated shafts though. I had an issue with one of my shafts and they went out of their way to make it right as quick as possible. Great people and great customer service.
 
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