SW Pacifier Cues

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DallasHopps

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I bought a pacifier cue in the W/FS section and had a question related to securing its value. Even though they're not the priciest SW cues, I still don't want to ruin it unintentionally.

BamaCues, I believe, posted a form email from Laurie Franklin explaining what they are and why/how they're made. Based on that info, it sounds like the cue is subject to getting dirty like a shaft might because of being oil-finished (satin).

This is my way of seeing what the SW hype is all about. If I end up loving the way this cue plays, do I kill the modest value that it has by having a finish put on it? What about a different wrap, or changing to a leather wrap?

Thanks in advance,
Dallas
 
DallasHopps said:
I bought a pacifier cue in the W/FS section and had a question related to securing its value. Even though they're not the priciest SW cues, I still don't want to ruin it unintentionally.

BamaCues, I believe, posted a form email from Laurie Franklin explaining what they are and why/how they're made. Based on that info, it sounds like the cue is subject to getting dirty like a shaft might because of being oil-finished (satin).

This is my way of seeing what the SW hype is all about. If I end up loving the way this cue plays, do I kill the modest value that it has by having a finish put on it? What about a different wrap, or changing to a leather wrap?

Thanks in advance,
Dallas
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Imo, any non-original changes will adversely affect the value. The cue should be left as it is, unless you're not concerned with resale and just want to play the heck out of it. Enjoy it !!
 
It's definitely being purchased to play with. I suppose I will know if it's a good fit well before it gets any significant wear or dirt. Not like I'm using it to mix concrete or anything.
 
so I spoke to lauire (owner of SW) yesterday and she told me that they made those cues specifically for locals and offer it at a lower cost for people that want to have the feel of a SW cue. They do not clear coat the cue due to the dryness of the Las vegas desert.

Yes the cue wood will get dirty however it should never be as bad as a shaft since you dont rub the whole cue as you perform air strokes. Now the shaft on the other hand, you do.

SW has a very solid construction and for the most part they all have a similar hit. Now that does change with material but its the construction and attention to detail that makes them desirable. Also the price point for the amount of work is playable compared to lets say a 8 grand black boar that really isnt for a majority of pool players.

Long story short, the look of a satin is not the purpose of a satin SW cue. Its purely play-ability.
 
Satin South West

I play with a Satin South West built in the late 80's, and no issue at all! You will love it, and when your ready to buy a bigger one, let me know!
Enjoy
 
cue

A cue is a tool to work with imo, yet there are some collectible tools and we all should realize which is which sometimes they criss cross so here we are again the owner should be the judge, you got to pay too play
 
Thanks to all for the input. I got the cue looking to see what the SW hype was all about and to see if it's for me. My biggest concern was longevity and durability as a player, but the comment about the butt not seeing the same potential for picking up dirt as the shaft made me feel a little better.

In short, I'm under no impression that I can turn a Mustang into a Murcielago here. If the cue is playable as is, with no worries about dirt, then that's good enough for me.
 
filluptieu said:
so I spoke to lauire (owner of SW) yesterday and she told me that they made those cues specifically for locals and offer it at a lower cost for people that want to have the feel of a SW cue. They do not clear coat the cue due to the dryness of the Las vegas desert.
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When I called and asked about them sometime back, I was told they were made exclusively for customers who had ordered a South West already and wanted one to play with while they waited for the one they ordered. Nine year wait at the time, I believe. There was no mention of them being made for locals or not being coated due to LV air because they weren't necessarily for locals. They were referred to as "pacifiers" to pacify those waiting all those years for their cues. They were called Satin Finish Southwests at the time, I believe.
 
Pushout said:
When I called and asked about them sometime back, I was told they were made exclusively for customers who had ordered a South West already and wanted one to play with while they waited for the one they ordered. Nine year wait at the time, I believe. There was no mention of them being made for locals or not being coated due to LV air because they weren't necessarily for locals. They were referred to as "pacifiers" to pacify those waiting all those years for their cues. They were called Satin Finish Southwests at the time, I believe.
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Yup.

Freddie <~~~ pacified and done waiting
 
When I owned a Pacifier Cue, I contacted the guys at SW. They said they don't put a gloss finish on it because they don't want them sold as 1st's.

Chris
 
Wright Shot said:
When I owned a Pacifier Cue, I contacted the guys at SW. They said they don't put a gloss finish on it because they don't want them sold as 1st's.

Chris
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When I owned a pacifier cue, it was because I bought it from you.:thumbup:

It's a great cue, SW just apparently doesn't do it for me. Mediocre players need mediocre cues, I suppose. :o
 
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