Steve Klein Cue Review

Matt_24

Matt_24

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My Steve Klein cue is 19 oz and has a sleeved ivory joint (ivory over steel). The hit is very stiff and solid. Not "Southwest" stiff, but stiff. The cue balances perfectly and is incredibly well made.

You couldn't ask for tighter points, crisper veneers, more delicate inlays. His work is right up there with the top dogs.

I can't wait to see what he builds me next!

Matt
 
Got a beautiful butterfly cue by Steve in a trade and I have to say I'm really impressed with his work. The cue I have hit solid and it has a lot to do with Steve's shafts selection. Just a beautiful cue overall that play great.

Regards,
Duc.
 
I've tried every combo that Steve does with his joints, and I think that his wood to wood with a g-10 is best.
Although his brass jointed butterfly sneaky was amazing....
There are very few cues that I've found that feel anything like Steve's!
I had an ebony, burl, and Ivory cue with a sleeved stainless joint that matches the one in the bluebook. Still my absolute favorite playing cue of all time.... ranks right there with my Bobby Hunter for looks, balance, feel, and playability.
Glad someone thought to put him up in here!
 
I had an ebony 4 point Klein sneaky with the g-10 pin, it played great. Better than some of the much more expensive cues that I have had...
 
I'm bumping this thread because I've been switching between my new Southwest and my new Klein for a while now, and about a week ago decided the KLEIN is just way too jam up. The Southwest plays good, but the balance is not as good as the KLEIN (in my humble opinion), and I get such a nice feel from the sleeved ivory joint. It is just different, and took some getting used to - believe me - but now I'm hooked.

The balance makes this cue just feel like an extension of my arm. I'm a working stiff who gets to play on average once a week. I do "ok" for the time I can play. Tonight I went out and played probably 40-50 racks of 9 ball over the course of practicing with two different friends of mine (both A'Zers). Out of those sessions at one point I broke and ran a two pack - and sporadically broke/ran 4 or 5 more racks before the night was through. For the time I get in the pool gym this is pretty good. I honestly feel like I owe a lot of it to the cue. I only wish I could play everyday - because I almost feel like I could get back to my old playing self.

Steve just does tremendous work, and as always, I highly recommend him. Perfectionist just doesn't describe the attention to detail he put into my cue, and only excites me more when I anticipate what he is making for me NEXT.....and it could potentially spot this cue the 8 in the looks department and THAT is saying A LOT!

Steve might be a Navy Flyboy - (and not a true Air Force Airman like myself) but he makes a jam up cue. Who knew that fighter pilots could become such good cuemakers?
 
I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels like that with his cues!
I've gotten rid of so many cues over the years that I can't even begin to remember them all.
But, the one I regret giving up the most.... my Klein!
Of course, since it went to an AZ'er, he makes sure that he dangles it in front of me when ever he gets the chance...lol
But since you brought up a couple of branches of the Military.... are there any Jarhead cuemakers out there?
'Cause I'd definately have to give them a call!
 
I own several Steve Klein cues, and agree that the balance, and overall workmanship is up there. It is amazing how well Steve Klein cues play. I have the "other" cue he made similar to the fancy Klein pictured in the front color pages of The Blue Book Volume 3. The cue pictured, is Steve's playing cue, purple heart, and mine is the same cue except amboynya burl. This was my first cue with a G10 pin, and is a remarkable cue to shoot with.
 
I own a Klein and love it. Steve just finished a Predator partial for me and the ring work is great. I recently purchased a Blue Grass, and though the Richard Harris is a awesomely made cue, the Klein is the one I gravitate to more. The balance is just perfect for the way I need to execute my mechanics. Steve is also a very easy guy to deal with. He will help with whatever needs you have. I always ask him for advise. Purchase a Klein if you have a chance! They are affordable and extremely well crafted.
 
Yeah - I have a brand new Southwest that is beautiful - but I love the way the KLEIN plays (for me), so the SW sits in her case.

My advise is buy them 'while' they are still relatively affordable!
 
Hey guys,

Steve will be starting a cue for me in about a month or so, and I just wanted to get your opinion on one thing - the joint.

I'm a piloted guy (either ivory or steel), but have also gotten use to a flat faced cue (Capone/Zylr) in the past.

I've heard more than a few people say that the G-10 jointed Kleins are monsters, but I'm wondering if I should stick to the tried and true piloted on this *first* cue???

Thanks!
 
I had asked Steve what was the best joint used for playing cues. He replied that a radial pin is the best for players. He also added that any large wood to wood joint will work. I personally have a radial pin on my Klein. I think its great for me.
 
Justlovecues said:
I had asked Steve what was the best joint used for playing cues. He replied that a radial pin is the best for players. He also added that any large wood to wood joint will work. I personally have a radial pin on my Klein. I think its great for me.
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I agree, I have never played with a custom cue that had a Radial pin that did not hit good.
 
My dad plays with a wood-to-wood KLEIN that I purchased him and LOVES it. He's been playing pool for 50+ years, and said it is the best hitting cue he's ever owned. In all fairness he was playing with a Meucci before that (just kidding Steve..LOL).

I play with a gorgeous fancy KLEIN with a sleeved ivory joint. The balance is superb and I love the way this cue plays (and looks).

I think whatever you buy from Steve, or decide on, Steve will do whatever it takes to make you happy!
 
The G-10 pin takes some getting used to, in my opinion. I like them in some cues (Chudy, etc.) and hate them in some (Diveny, Cog, etc.). Get a standard pin for your first Klein, so you can see how they hit before trying to change to the epoxy pin...

Good luck!

Steve
 
Thanks guys.

I think I might go with a piloted cue, as I kept thinking of the "Best Hitting" cues I have owned in the past... and they were both piloted joints (Steel, in fact).

This first one won't be very fancy, but it will have a similar Szamboti theme to Matt's cue.

I think I'll try to make this first cue similar to the ones I've liked before, and then test out the other joint on a more basic, player's type cue.

Thanks again for the input guys!
 
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Dakota Cues said:
Hey guys,

Steve will be starting a cue for me in about a month or so, and I just wanted to get your opinion on one thing - the joint.

I'm a piloted guy (either ivory or steel), but have also gotten use to a flat faced cue (Capone/Zylr) in the past.

I've heard more than a few people say that the G-10 jointed Kleins are monsters, but I'm wondering if I should stick to the tried and true piloted on this *first* cue???

Thanks!
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I would say to stick with what you like. I made the mistake of deviating based on others opinions and wound up selling the cue and going back to a SS joint.
If you're going to fork out the money you may as well make sure you are going to be happy with it.

Regards,
Koop
 
Under normal circumstances, I'd say, stick with what you like, but when it comes to a great playing cue with a g-10, Steve's are monsters!
I've tried alot of other great cuemakers with a g-10, and went back to whatever else they had respectively. With Steve's cues, I wont play with anything but his g-10. The balance, feel, and sound take a bit getting used to, but inside of a week, nothing else you own will feel right.
Other than that, I'd go with a radial. They play good regardless. I had a gorgeous butterfly sneaky from Steve last year, with a brass pin, that'd was a great player, but I could barely get the damn thing apart.
When Billy Palmer tried to take it apart, he said " you got a real nice one piece cue". lol
My wife accidently sold it online not long after I got it. Lucky buyer......
 
heres a beauty Steve & I collaborated on.
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