Suggestions for which cuemaker? I want a cue by summer 2010!
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Thanks for all the replies guys!
I'm not really worried about the hit and everything of the cue, the main reason I asked this question was to see which cue makers had a waiting list of under 2 years. I was under the impression that most of the top cue makers would have really long waiting lists.
Do all the ones suggested so far have short waiting lists?
Thanks again guys.
I'm not really worried about the hit and everything of the cue, the main reason I asked this question was to see which cue makers had a waiting list of under 2 years. I was under the impression that most of the top cue makers would have really long waiting lists.
Do all the ones suggested so far have short waiting lists?
Thanks again guys.
kingwang said:
Call varney, i hear hes quick
I couldnt resist, sorry
TXsouthpaw said:Call varney, i hear hes quick
I couldnt resist, sorry
LOL...now that's funny.
Seriously Asia's Dad gave you the best advice, go with a local builder.If you lived up my way I'd tell you to look up Barry cameron or Mike Webb. Since your in Ky why don't you talk to Chad Carter, he's in Owensboro & a memeber of this forum.
Hey King-
I think you brought up an interesting factor to your cue selection and that of playability.
When I was in your exact position last year, playability was a major factor because my intent is to keep my cues, not trade or sell them. A local player here in Atlanta said that he tried many of the big name cues but settled on a Mike Gulyassy cue because of it's playability.
Since Mike is in South Carolina, it would be well worth your time to contact him and have him determine some options as to a custom cue. Being a custom cue, you have the advantage of getting the correct size of cue, depending on the hit you like, Mike can suggest a variety of woods, can offer different joints, etc..
The bottom line is that you would have a custom cue that fits your exact playing requirements.
The key to Mike is that he is a pro player. As a player, he knows the different kinds of feels players want. Since he can relate from a players standpoint, it gives him a tremendous advantage on desiging and making your cue.
As far as looks goes, I think many cue makers can make a gorgeous cue. But I think the key is, does it play well.
Give Mike a call and I promise you will enjoy your cue your whole life.
You can communicate with Mike on his website: babysproshop.com
Good Luck.
Stevie G
I think you brought up an interesting factor to your cue selection and that of playability.
When I was in your exact position last year, playability was a major factor because my intent is to keep my cues, not trade or sell them. A local player here in Atlanta said that he tried many of the big name cues but settled on a Mike Gulyassy cue because of it's playability.
Since Mike is in South Carolina, it would be well worth your time to contact him and have him determine some options as to a custom cue. Being a custom cue, you have the advantage of getting the correct size of cue, depending on the hit you like, Mike can suggest a variety of woods, can offer different joints, etc..
The bottom line is that you would have a custom cue that fits your exact playing requirements.
The key to Mike is that he is a pro player. As a player, he knows the different kinds of feels players want. Since he can relate from a players standpoint, it gives him a tremendous advantage on desiging and making your cue.
As far as looks goes, I think many cue makers can make a gorgeous cue. But I think the key is, does it play well.
Give Mike a call and I promise you will enjoy your cue your whole life.
You can communicate with Mike on his website: babysproshop.com
Good Luck.
Stevie G
I Disagree With All Of The Above.....
My advice is NOT to buy from a cuemaker.
My advice is to buy from the secondary market.
Several reasons, but I will list a few.
Most if not all of the above mentioned makers you will buy for $x and will sell for $x-something.
Buy a cue that is in demand or has a strong demand on the secondary market. These cues usually have a longer wait, so again, you are forced into the secondary market.
Buying something that will maintain or increase in value is the key. While some of the cuemakers mentioned have strong demand, those who do not, I would avoid.
Why you ask? We all have said, this is the last cue I will ever buy, .... until I see the next one that will be the last cue I ever buy.
Best of luck, your friend in pool,
Ken
My advice is NOT to buy from a cuemaker.
My advice is to buy from the secondary market.
Several reasons, but I will list a few.
Most if not all of the above mentioned makers you will buy for $x and will sell for $x-something.
Buy a cue that is in demand or has a strong demand on the secondary market. These cues usually have a longer wait, so again, you are forced into the secondary market.
Buying something that will maintain or increase in value is the key. While some of the cuemakers mentioned have strong demand, those who do not, I would avoid.
Why you ask? We all have said, this is the last cue I will ever buy, .... until I see the next one that will be the last cue I ever buy.
Best of luck, your friend in pool,
Ken