So I just started playing this summer in a league and now I have the pool cue bug. I bought an Action cue just to have my own cue and have some consistency but since I feel I am still a bit of a blank slate and I know that I'll be playing pool consistently hopefully for years, I want to step up and get a nice daily player. I've spent a lot of time learning the names of all of these unfamiliar (to me) cue makers. It seems a szamboti is equivalent to a Hanzo sword in the Kill Bill Movie series aka the holy grail of pool cues. Anyways, my point is there are so many cue makers out there and a teammate let me hit with his schon with a tiger pro shaft and I loved it. I have really liked the look of all three cue makers I listed in the thread title. It seems I can get one in my price range 400-700 bucks. I'm a big believer in The Indian not The Arrow philosophy so I don't expect a magic pill type scenario but was just wondering people's preferences on these or other cue makers in my price range. Thanks
Schon, schuler, or pechauer
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You can't go wrong with either of these. Although I haven't shot with all of them they all get good reviews for the most part. Comes down to personal preference. Each hit is subjective. Also depend on if you plan on replacing the shaft. If that's the case than I would just look for a butt that sticks out to your liking. Which expands the list. I really like Jacoby cues for the price.
I play with a Pechauer Pro series cue that I bought 17 years ago. I wouldn't trade it for the world. I did buy a Z2 shaft for it, but I am constantly wondering if I don't like the original maple shaft better. It came with a very nice shaft that I originally ordered with the same tip size and taper as the Z2. Unfortunately I haven't played with the others, but I suspect that they all play just fine, or at least I suspect that their might be as much variation between individual cues from the same company, as there is between cues from the different companies.
However when a new player in a similar situation as you asked me for advice, I recomended either the Predator Roadline, or a Jacoby. Depends on the price you want to pay I guess.
Carl
However when a new player in a similar situation as you asked me for advice, I recomended either the Predator Roadline, or a Jacoby. Depends on the price you want to pay I guess.
Carl
Buy what ever looks pretty.
Sounds like you will most likely buy a different shaft for the cue anyway.
For that much money, you can probably buy a nice custom cue.
I like Meucci cues with an original 13mm shaft but I will get beat up for saying it....:wave2:
By the way...an Indian can't hit shit without a good arrow. You can take that to the bank.
Sounds like you will most likely buy a different shaft for the cue anyway.
For that much money, you can probably buy a nice custom cue.
I like Meucci cues with an original 13mm shaft but I will get beat up for saying it....:wave2:
By the way...an Indian can't hit shit without a good arrow. You can take that to the bank.
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Chevy/Ford/Dodge/Toyota/Nissan/Kia/Hyundai....I look at this question in the same manner. You'll get responses and all, and from that your brain will make a choice according to how you prioritize what is and is not important. Ya gotta start somewhere. Another good way to go about this is attend and event where there lies a peddler of used custom made cues which can all be tried out and felt. It's difficult to purchase a car w/o a test drive by just looking at the brochure.
Although I would personally go with in order:
Schuler
Schon
Pechauer
the Schuler will be the most challenging if you want to get an aftermarker shaft due to their unique joint.
For your money, I'd get a Schon.
Freddie
The truth is, the Indian/arrow thing is way, way over rated. Different cues do some things better than others. Sure, you need to be able to know what you're doing but all cues don't perform the same for each individual.
Having owned all 3 cues at one time or another and one who continues to purchase cues looking for that 'perfect' cue, the only cue I still own (of the 3 listed) is the Schuler. I ALWAYS go back to this cue after playing with something else for awhile. I have owned it for nearly 10 years and absolutely love it!!
I must disclose though it is an original Ray Schuler I purchased at DCC and don't have proof but feel strongly it was the cue Jose Parica played with at one time. I only mention that because the shafts may have been tapered differently and turned down to the previous owners tastes AND this is the only Schuler I have ever hit a ball with. I did however purchase a new shaft last year that has taken a bit to get used to. I have tried many Schons and many Pechauers. While they felt good, none really compared to my Schuler.
One thing to note though, paying full retail for any of those cues you listed is very unlikely you will recoop full price if you find yourself wanting/needing to sell it.
While I am partial to Schuler, any of those cues would give you years of solid play!
Gary
I must disclose though it is an original Ray Schuler I purchased at DCC and don't have proof but feel strongly it was the cue Jose Parica played with at one time. I only mention that because the shafts may have been tapered differently and turned down to the previous owners tastes AND this is the only Schuler I have ever hit a ball with. I did however purchase a new shaft last year that has taken a bit to get used to. I have tried many Schons and many Pechauers. While they felt good, none really compared to my Schuler.
One thing to note though, paying full retail for any of those cues you listed is very unlikely you will recoop full price if you find yourself wanting/needing to sell it.
While I am partial to Schuler, any of those cues would give you years of solid play!
Gary
I shoot with a Schon CX-06 along with a McDermott I-3. The I-3 has a 11.75mm Moori Soft tip on it which allows me to strike the cue ball with geometric precision. The combo has an excellent balance, hit, and feel. But as pointed out in several of the responses, ilt's what you feel when you shoot that's important. If possible, try as many combinations of butts and shafts before you decide.
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So a Schon shaft is no good enough?
For the life of me...I can not figure out why someone would do this.
It is great for cue dealers though.:thumbup:
I went thru a similar situation picking out glasses for play. The norm was a 12' focal point, so I jumped in and created a ''starting point'' that was common amongst users 12'. Works fine.
Not everyone shoots with a standard deflection shaft...
I prefer a rock hard maple standard shaft, tapered to 12.75, with an OB classic ferrule. Its not a low deflection shaft, but its what I've gotten use to playing with.
I'd personally choose the Schon shaft, but I understand why he/she wants the tiger for.
I get what you're saying and I don't want this to turn into an LD shaft debate, but my theory is since I have only been shooting for 5 months, trying to stick with mostly center ball English (draw,follow) I figure it would be good for me to learn to use English with an ld shaft that minimizes deflection and therefore makes my margin for error greater. I've lurked around enough on these forums to know that some think low deflection shafts are gimmicks made to make the cue companies more money.
Its all about what feels right
I tend to agree with poolguy to a point
I have 2 main Players a Schon SP 1404 and a KJ custom
For the Schon i would not think of changing to a LD shaft as the schon shaft hits perfect for me
The KJ which is a great palying cue as well but on it I prefer the Predator 314-2 shaft
It all comes down to what feels right to you , no cue is gonna hit the same for everyone the trick is finding that one that feels right in your hands . The 3 cues you listed are all good choices but dont limit yourself by brand , try as many cues as you can. It may very well suprise you what you find that fits you.
I tend to agree with poolguy to a point
I have 2 main Players a Schon SP 1404 and a KJ custom
For the Schon i would not think of changing to a LD shaft as the schon shaft hits perfect for me
The KJ which is a great palying cue as well but on it I prefer the Predator 314-2 shaft
It all comes down to what feels right to you , no cue is gonna hit the same for everyone the trick is finding that one that feels right in your hands . The 3 cues you listed are all good choices but dont limit yourself by brand , try as many cues as you can. It may very well suprise you what you find that fits you.
