Sugar Tree Questions & Poll

Are Sugar Tree Cues The Next SouthWest?

  • Years into the future they will be desired as much as a SW cue

    Votes: 18 22.2%

  • They already are desired as much as a SW cue

    Votes: 23 28.4%

  • If he stops building cues now they will be desired as much as a SW cue

    Votes: 3 3.7%

  • None of the above

    Votes: 37 45.7%
  • Total voters
    81
Nine Ball

Nine Ball

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How many of you own a Sugar Tree?

How many wish they owned one?

How do you rate the hit?

Whats the going rate for the following?

Sneaky?

Plain Jane?

6 Pointer?

8 Pointer?

I owned one at the beginning of this year and sadly sold it. Boy do I regret it. Plus I think I sold it a little too cheap. It was a great looking and playing cue. Something tells me in the future I'll be playing with one again though. :) :) :)
 
I can't own a sugar tree.
I'm hypoglycemic.
But, I sure like a ST sneaky now.
 
Sugartree

I do not currently own a ST, but have spent a lot of time over the last year talking with Eric about his philosophy, ideas, woods etc. I think what makes his cues so desireable not only the hit but also the wood selection; he spends a lot of time securing the finest lumber from around the world. I am also particular to his use unique materials as well, moving away from standard elephant ivory (which I despise) using other types of materials (eg the use of hippo tusk, whale bone, etc). Here is a recent example of his work

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=80840&highlight=davis+conversion
 
I have heard nothing but good things about Eric and Sugar tree cues. I look forward to trying one in the near future.

There are sure worst things than being compared to SW.......... :) :)
 
I currently own 2 ST's (not for sale) and they are a very nice hitting cue, among the best. However, based on the longevity of SW and their glowing reviews, which I believe are overhyped, it is too early in ST's history to make such a comparison.
 
Nine Ball said:
How many of you own a Sugar Tree?

How many wish they owned one?

How do you rate the hit?

Whats the going rate for the following?

Sneaky?

Plain Jane?

6 Pointer?

8 Pointer?

I owned one at the beginning of this year and sadly sold it. Boy do I regret it. Plus I think I sold it a little too cheap. It was a great looking and playing cue. Something tells me in the future I'll be playing with one again though. :) :) :)
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I had one of his sneaky's, thought it was a very nice hitting cue. Wish I had been able to keep it. Was on his list for a custom, but took my name off the list. Took my name off his list because at the time I just wasn't able to buy any cues, and wasn't sure if I'd keep playing. Given a chance I'll buy another one. One of the best hitting cues I've ever owned, out of about 400 cues.
 
answer...

I currently own 2, and they are the most consistent hitting cue I have ever held in my hand.
 
waiting

I'll have a better opinion after I try one. I like everything I have seen so far. Ringwork is always a standout, and the wood grain is always the best of the best, for what I have seen.
 
Eric's cues are easily the nicest I've played with...and he's simply the best example of humanity this forum has seen....from cue makers to people like you and me. He's a total sweetheart...and there's no one I'd rather work with than Eric. If no one else but Eric ever made cues for me...well...I'd die a happy man.
 
Hey, guys. This is truly a flattering topic for me. Really, i'm blushing. I do appreciate the kind words & notion.

But on another note, I would rather not be compared to SW. Jerry Franklin was a pioneer and innovator in cues. He is a legend & rightly so. He is one of the very few hall of famers I believe truly deserve their status. I am nowhere near his achievements. I'm just a guy building cues in his backyard to get away from the kids for a little while. I do have exceedingly high aspirations & goals, so don't get me wrong. My personal goal is to build the absolute, uncontested, best playing cue ever. Sounds corny & unachievable but it gives me something to reach for & look forward to. It's something more than just going through the motions of building cues.

My point is, I kinda want to make my own mark. I am simply blown away by the idea that others enjoy my cues the way I do. I deeply appreciate it. But don't take anything away from Mr. Franklin, not on my behalf, anyway. I have a long way to go to reach his achievements. Who knows? Maybe some day i'll be able to compare notes with him in heaven. I'd love to have known him. The people who were friends of his tell me he & I would have hit it off talking wood. Maybe next time. My best to his wife & family :)
 
qbilder said:
Hey, guys. This is truly a flattering topic for me. Really, i'm blushing. I do appreciate the kind words & notion.

But on another note, I would rather not be compared to SW. Jerry Franklin was a pioneer and innovator in cues. He is a legend & rightly so. He is one of the very few hall of famers I believe truly deserve their status. I am nowhere near his achievements. I'm just a guy building cues in his backyard to get away from the kids for a little while. I do have exceedingly high aspirations & goals, so don't get me wrong. My personal goal is to build the absolute, uncontested, best playing cue ever. Sounds corny & unachievable but it gives me something to reach for & look forward to. It's something more than just going through the motions of building cues.

My point is, I kinda want to make my own mark. I am simply blown away by the idea that others enjoy my cues the way I do. I deeply appreciate it. But don't take anything away from Mr. Franklin, not on my behalf, anyway. I have a long way to go to reach his achievements. Who knows? Maybe some day i'll be able to compare notes with him in heaven. I'd love to have known him. The people who were friends of his tell me he & I would have hit it off talking wood. Maybe next time. My best to his wife & family :)
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Next poll.
Sugar Tree vs. Da Vinci
WHere am I on the list now?
 
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qbilder said:
Hey, guys. This is truly a flattering topic for me. Really, i'm blushing. I do appreciate the kind words & notion.

But on another note, I would rather not be compared to SW. Jerry Franklin was a pioneer and innovator in cues. He is a legend & rightly so. He is one of the very few hall of famers I believe truly deserve their status. I am nowhere near his achievements. I'm just a guy building cues in his backyard to get away from the kids for a little while. I do have exceedingly high aspirations & goals, so don't get me wrong. My personal goal is to build the absolute, uncontested, best playing cue ever. Sounds corny & unachievable but it gives me something to reach for & look forward to. It's something more than just going through the motions of building cues.

My point is, I kinda want to make my own mark. I am simply blown away by the idea that others enjoy my cues the way I do. I deeply appreciate it. But don't take anything away from Mr. Franklin, not on my behalf, anyway. I have a long way to go to reach his achievements. Who knows? Maybe some day i'll be able to compare notes with him in heaven. I'd love to have known him. The people who were friends of his tell me he & I would have hit it off talking wood. Maybe next time. My best to his wife & family :)
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Eric,

I meant no disrespect to you or Franklin by trying to compare. My point was simply that his cues are desired on a high level. To me it also appears yours are too. Everyone speaks well of your cues. They never last more than a day when one goes up for sale. Your cues are not easy to come by. On top of it all not only do they look great but they play fantastic too. In my opinion the Sugar Tree name will be the SW of the future.
 
No problem, Josh. I am not offended by any means. I find it flattering & encouraging. I just didn't want it to seem at the cost of a legend. I'm a fan of Mr. Franklin. That's all. Thank you to everybody for the kind words. People enjoying the cues makes it much more enjoyable for me to build them. I'd build them anyway, but the encouragement is nice.

Hey, Joey. Who's Da Vinci? That's a funny name :) Is that the little guy who played Arnold's twin?......J/K
 
qbilder said:
Hey, guys. This is truly a flattering topic for me. Really, i'm blushing. I do appreciate the kind words & notion.
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The other nice thing about Eric is he has enough balls to post in a thread about his cues. To me that that says he believes in his product and the ability to make a good hitting cue.

Posting on the internet, about your own product, is a thing that either works out great or backfires tremendously. Always like to see cuemakers that don't shy away from the good and the bad.

~wondering why I took my name off that list again....*lol*~
 
cubswin said:
The other nice thing about Eric is he has enough balls to post in a thread about his cues.
~wondering why I took my name off that list again....*lol*~
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He only has one left.
He lost one when a planer kicked back a 1.5 by 18 .


:)
 
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JoeyInCali said:
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He only has one left.
He lost one when a planer kicked back a 1.5 by 18 .


:)
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I wish!!!! My wife carries them around in her fist & anytime I try to be a man about something, she squeezes & makes me her b!tch again :( At least the planer would be an honorable excuse....
 
qbilder said:
I wish!!!! My wife carries them around in her fist & anytime I try to be a man about something, she squeezes & makes me her b!tch again :( At least the planer would be an honorable excuse....
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*laughing* wives are the same everywhere....of course most of us guys don't admit to it.

Hey Joey, does that sneaky your saving for me have any rings in its long term future?
 
Well, it's evident that they are already as desirarable, probably moreso, than many SWs. Have hit with some of Eric's cues this past year and must say that I was quite impressed....am also anxiously awaiting one for myself !! :) Really looking forward to putting some mileage on one.
 
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