So, I'm curious: OB cue in wrapless?

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Impact Blue

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It's not looking like there is a wrapless OB brand cue, as per their website.

So, would it be possible to use their new break cue, paired with an OB playing shaft, as the wrapless option? Do you think it would play well?

Any and all feedback is accepted. My understanding is it's a 5/16x14 threaded, flat-faced pin. GOD, if it were 3/8x10...I'd be all over it.
 
At SBE they had a cue with a wrapless design, I forgot what wood they used in the handle. They had several new design cues, I remember one with Flame Birch. They said they were looking to have some traditional looking 4 point cues, with OB Hoppe ring made.

Royce also said that the OB Break can double as a playing cue.
 
HeLLFiSH said:
At SBE they had a cue with a wrapless design, I forgot what wood they used in the handle. They had several new design cues, I remember one with Flame Birch. They said they were looking to have some traditional looking 4 point cues, with OB Hoppe ring made.

Royce also said that the OB Break can double as a playing cue.
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i was actually considering buying an ob break cue to play with
 
OB Cue Wrapless

There is a wrapless model, it is the 108 series with a maple forarm and butt with a cocbolo handle.
 
poolplayer2093 said:
i was actually considering buying an ob break cue to play with
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Seriously, though, it seems to be a great value! I've always wanted a solid black cue, and the laminate hoppe ring is pretty cool. Not real stoked about the pin type, but I'm sure I could have that changed.

Now I'm wondering if you can buy it without the break shaft, and get an OB-1 or 2, packaged for under $250. MSRP is $235 as it stands.
 
Impact Blue said:
Seriously, though, it seems to be a great value! I've always wanted a solid black cue, and the laminate hoppe ring is pretty cool. Not real stoked about the pin type, but I'm sure I could have that changed.

Now I'm wondering if you can buy it without the break shaft, and get an OB-1 or 2, packaged for under $250. MSRP is $235 as it stands.
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i'd keep the break shaft and just change the tip
 
Impact Blue said:
Seriously, though, it seems to be a great value! I've always wanted a solid black cue, and the laminate hoppe ring is pretty cool. Not real stoked about the pin type, but I'm sure I could have that changed.

Now I'm wondering if you can buy it without the break shaft, and get an OB-1 or 2, packaged for under $250. MSRP is $235 as it stands.
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I think that MSRP is just for the Break Shaft. The Break Cue online is 327.25, which includes the break shaft and butt.
 
That all seems like a lot of work to have done on a brand new cue. And by the time you're done, you might end up spending quite a bit of money. Have you asked the folks at OB if they'll make it for you the way you want it? It seems most cue makers can do some of that stuff easily for a little extra cost. Otherwise, couldn't you find a wrapless butt that you like with the pin that you want, and buy the shaft to match?

I'd imagine the break butt would work just fine for a playing cue, but again, you might be best served to talk directly to OB to find out if there's a difference in construction that would affect playability. The guys from OB have a great reputation for customer service and responsiveness, so I'd imagine you could know in pretty short order whether it's an option or not.
 
I thought that Joss made the butts for the OB-Cues and Carolina Custom makes the Butt for the OB-Break So You might want to try those companys for your wrapless with ob shaft
 
chuckpilegis said:
I thought that Joss made the butts for the OB-Cues and Carolina Custom makes the Butt for the OB-Break So You might want to try those companys for your wrapless with ob shaft
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Thanks for all the great info guys!

I'm waiting on the above quote to be confirmed--
 
Blue,

Although we are currently out of them, we do have one wrap less model. It is the 108 that was mentioned, curly maple front and back with a cocobola handle. We have more in the works, but it will be a few weeks yet. I should even have some with a phenolic joint collar instead of the steel.

As far as using the Break Cue as a player, you can certainly do that. A couple of things to remember though is that the weight of the break shaft is a little heavier than the play shafts, so you will need to add more weight. Adding the weight will move the balance a little too far back for my liking. We can just sell you a break cue with either the OB-1 or OB-2 for the same price. I would even weight it up for you if you like.

Chuck is right, the playing cues are made by Joss and the break cues have been made by Carolina Cues. However, we are in the process of bringing the break cues in house so, within a couple of weeks, they will be made in our shop in Plano, TX.

Stay tuned for a rubber grip model of the break cue! Our rubber grip will be a little different. Not only will it be extremely "Grippy", but it will also be easily replaced when it gets worn or damaged. Most of the other already out there are difficult or impossible to repair or replace.

Thanks guys! I hope that information helps!

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
 
RBC said:
Blue,

Although we are currently out of them, we do have one wrap less model. It is the 108 that was mentioned, curly maple front and back with a cocobola handle. We have more in the works, but it will be a few weeks yet. I should even have some with a phenolic joint collar instead of the steel.

As far as using the Break Cue as a player, you can certainly do that. A couple of things to remember though is that the weight of the break shaft is a little heavier than the play shafts, so you will need to add more weight. Adding the weight will move the balance a little too far back for my liking. We can just sell you a break cue with either the OB-1 or OB-2 for the same price. I would even weight it up for you if you like.

Chuck is right, the playing cues are made by Joss and the break cues have been made by Carolina Cues. However, we are in the process of bringing the break cues in house so, within a couple of weeks, they will be made in our shop in Plano, TX.

Stay tuned for a rubber grip model of the break cue! Our rubber grip will be a little different. Not only will it be extremely "Grippy", but it will also be easily replaced when it gets worn or damaged. Most of the other already out there are difficult or impossible to repair or replace.

Thanks guys! I hope that information helps!

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
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i don't know if you'll still take advice on your products but i think it'd be a great idea to do a rubber wrap. just don't make it so gaudy like the predator guys did with their wrap
 
poolplayer,

Thanks for the advice!

Ours will be all black with no logo's or colored lines or anything like that. It will also be one piece so there won't be any seams.

The secret is in how we put it in place!

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
 
I own a OB Break cue and love it. I also have been thinking about buying a OB playing cue and I’ve also thought the break butt would make for a good base for a playing cue with a OB-2 mounted to it. So now I’m curious is there a fundamental difference in the butts since they are built by different makers?

I also have a OB-2 shaft on my Pechauer and a OB-1 on a McD. I’m definitely a OB cue fan.

BTW, I’m new here and this my first post so if this info is somewhere else in the forum I apologize.
 
RBC said:
poolplayer,

Thanks for the advice!

Ours will be all black with no logo's or colored lines or anything like that. It will also be one piece so there won't be any seams.

The secret is in how we put it in place!

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
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Royce,
I'm looking forward to the grip option, hope it's not too much longer. Just for sh*ts and giggles if I basically wanted a stiffer OB-1, could I take down the OB Break shaft to 12.75 / 12.50mm and keep the same stiff taper. I'm intrigued by the OB2 but 11.75mm is a little too low for me.
 
Sax said:
I own a OB Break cue and love it. I also have been thinking about buying a OB playing cue and I’ve also thought the break butt would make for a good base for a playing cue with a OB-2 mounted to it. So now I’m curious is there a fundamental difference in the butts since they are built by different makers?

I also have a OB-2 shaft on my Pechauer and a OB-1 on a McD. I’m definitely a OB cue fan.

BTW, I’m new here and this my first post so if this info is somewhere else in the forum I apologize.
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Welcome to the forums!
I own a Predator with a 314-2 and a FAT shaft but I also like and respect OB. I'm at a crossroads right now with shafts, I want low deflection but with a custom taper. I have a few tapers in mind but don't have the shafts or money to experiment.
 
Jaw,

Yes, you can put a playing tip on the break shaft and use it as a player. One of my Shop Techs plays with that very combination. Of course, you could also take it down a little bit if the break shaft taper is a little too big for you. One thing to remember is that it will squirt the cue ball a little bit more than a stock OB-1. Not much but a little. Feel free to call me if you want to kick this around. 877-399-9901.

I am looking forward to the rubber grips too. Hopefully it won't be that long. We still have some tooling to do, and I will be at the US Open all next week, so that will slow it down a little, but I expect to have some production coming out of our shop by the middle of November.

Sax,

Thanks for being an OB Fan! As far as the playing cues go, the best sellers are the 208 cocobola cue and the 408 12 pointer. We expect the 108 with the cocobola handle to do real well too. We will have some of these with a phenolic joint soon.

Thanks

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
 
RBC said:
Blue,
As far as using the Break Cue as a player, you can certainly do that. A couple of things to remember though is that the weight of the break shaft is a little heavier than the play shafts, so you will need to add more weight. Adding the weight will move the balance a little too far back for my liking. We can just sell you a break cue with either the OB-1 or OB-2 for the same price. I would even weight it up for you if you like.

Royce Bunnell
www.obcues.com
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I really dig the simple look of an OB break cue as a player. And the construction suggests it's something I'd really like in playablity.

SO, would it be possible if I could have one built with a 3/8x10 (the 10F style from Atlas) brass joint pin, flat-faced, paired with matching brass beauty rings (the .030" thick ones) on the butt and an OB-2 shaft?

My player is around 18.6 oz. I'm hoping the brass hardware would help achieve the balance and weight I'm looking for. I like that slightly forward, but neutral weight in the hand.

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