Scruggs v. SW
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im a scruggs fan. as far as playability goes, they both play great and i dont play any worse or better with either.
sw's are very nice but you dont have many options when buying or ordering a new one. scruggs will do pretty much do whatever you want and the wait isnt that long to have it made. i had one made that i recieved in sept/oct and was so happy im in the process of ordering another.
another option to considder is a mike cochran.
sw's are very nice but you dont have many options when buying or ordering a new one. scruggs will do pretty much do whatever you want and the wait isnt that long to have it made. i had one made that i recieved in sept/oct and was so happy im in the process of ordering another.
another option to considder is a mike cochran.
Between the two I like the Scruggs hit over the SW.
Not Fair!!!!
No doubt that Scruggs is better. If you have seen ne SW you have seen them all. No ffense, hey are nice cues, but as far as detail and workmanship, you cant beat a Scruggs or a Cochran. If you are debating getting anything, the only question would be Scruggs or Cochran??? tough choice. My .02
No doubt that Scruggs is better. If you have seen ne SW you have seen them all. No ffense, hey are nice cues, but as far as detail and workmanship, you cant beat a Scruggs or a Cochran. If you are debating getting anything, the only question would be Scruggs or Cochran??? tough choice. My .02
subdude1974 said:No doubt that Scruggs is better. If you have seen ne SW you have seen them all. No ffense, hey are nice cues, but as far as detail and workmanship, you cant beat a Scruggs or a Cochran. If you are debating getting anything, the only question would be Scruggs or Cochran??? tough choice. My .02
To dismiss one of the most consistent and respected cues in the history of billiards by saying "seen one, seen them all," is about like saying--Seen one Stativarius, seen them all. I'll take a Yamaha because they come in red and offer more options. Please!
In terms of construction and joint, I'd say you're comparing apples and oranges (unless, of course, the Scruggs in question has a flat-face joint; most don't). And Ted Kaufman is definitely right; Southwest is a fine, fine line of cues. My personal preference would be for a metal-jointed Scruggs, as I believe that to be a better cue for 14.1 and 1-P, which is about all I play. If you play a lot of 8- and 9-ball, the stiffer Southwest might serve you better. GF
Which cue??????
I have had the good fortune to play with almost all of the top cuemakers cues at one time or another, this question is so subjective and personal, it would and should be impossible to give a definitive answer. Every cue has it's own unique hit and feel, even cues made by the same cue maker, making the same exact cue, will have it's own distinct characteristics. Hopefully the cues will all play similar to each other, but each will still be unique. That being said, my personal vote goes for Tim Scruggs. Been playing with a one of a kind custom cue that I designed and received from him back in '95. Flat faced, 3/8"x10 stainless pin, black implex joint, brass rings with maple stich rings and bloodwood points with a single, thick ebony veneer outlining each of the four points. Hit exactly as I thought it would from the first ball struck in Tim's shop when I went to pick it up. Every one who I have allowed to hit balls with my cue says the same thing, " This cue plays incredible!, You get the exact response you were expecting, no adjusting to compensate for how you aim to hit what you want". I am not talking about just your average player(which includes myself), I have had A+ and pro level players make the same comments after trying my cue. In the end, it's all personal preference and you get what you pay for.
I have had the good fortune to play with almost all of the top cuemakers cues at one time or another, this question is so subjective and personal, it would and should be impossible to give a definitive answer. Every cue has it's own unique hit and feel, even cues made by the same cue maker, making the same exact cue, will have it's own distinct characteristics. Hopefully the cues will all play similar to each other, but each will still be unique. That being said, my personal vote goes for Tim Scruggs. Been playing with a one of a kind custom cue that I designed and received from him back in '95. Flat faced, 3/8"x10 stainless pin, black implex joint, brass rings with maple stich rings and bloodwood points with a single, thick ebony veneer outlining each of the four points. Hit exactly as I thought it would from the first ball struck in Tim's shop when I went to pick it up. Every one who I have allowed to hit balls with my cue says the same thing, " This cue plays incredible!, You get the exact response you were expecting, no adjusting to compensate for how you aim to hit what you want". I am not talking about just your average player(which includes myself), I have had A+ and pro level players make the same comments after trying my cue. In the end, it's all personal preference and you get what you pay for.