Suggestions? Joss, Schon or Custom cue?

[poolgod1984]

Hello everyone, I'm looking to purchase a cue. Whether it's new or used doesn't much matter. I have been looking at Joss, Schon, and Carolina Customs etc. and need some help. I am looking to spend between $400 and $700, maybe more if I really like it.
I am currently playing with a Lucasi LE-28 and an old Adam A/H-1 with the original shaft and Triangle tips on both. I like the hit and feel of the Lucasi a little more because the Adam has a slightly shorter taper and thicker butt, I just do not care for the uneven points and cheesy inlays of the Lucasi. I have a few Meucci cues that I just don't care for much anymore because they are too whippy. I like SS, Triangle tips 12.5 to 13mm, BEM, Cocobolo or Ebony points, and the option of going with an LD shaft without having custom ring work done if possible.
There isn't much of an option as far as trying cues out in my area guys I play with use production cues like Meucci, Lucasi, and McDermott. The only places to purchase cues are from Barstools and Billiards type places with high mark up low quality production cues.
I don't know whether to go with a custom cue keeping in mind resale value, or with a higher end production cue? Suggestions are welcome.

ive got this i would like to sell http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=178256

 

[Overlandy]

I would like to thank everyone for their input. I did what a few of you have suggested and tried as many different cues as I could since my last post. I have tried Fury, Predator w/314-2, Bludworth sneaky, and Bludworth PJ. I noticed no difference in my play with any of them except the Predator which I really didn't care for too much. I have to say I am confused because I liked all of the other cues regardless of the feel, they were all just different. I purchased both Bludworth cues and plan on making the PJ my main player. I have to experiment with the shafts that came with the Bludworth cues to see what I prefer 12, 12.5, 12.75, and 13. I still plan on trying a Schon and Pechauer seeing how many people suggested them and had positive things to say about them.
Thanks Again Everyone

 

[phread59]

Bludworth makes a fantastic cue. Great place to start. You should not be dissapointed. Give a Peachaur a spin. A little stiff but a solid player. I will pick one up next year at the SBE when they have the best prices of the year.

As other posters have suggested. Give Jacoby a try. I've had 2 and they are a fantastic cue for the money. And lastly give Joss a whirl too. All three are great cues.

I would also like to give you a small word of caution. I started buying cues with linen wraps. I came to find I hated the feel of the rougher linen. I have switched to wrapless cues. I find they feel the best in my hands. I have 1 cue that has a linen wrap that I am going to have a stacked leather wrap put on just to try it. Before getting a pile of cues that don't feel right , try a few different wrap/wrapless cues and find what feels best to you. Just sayin.

Mark Shuman