Viking, McDermott, can't think of a third. Schmelke maybe...
Three 3 Best Cue Makers in the World
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On a serious note, I think the best in terms of design is Black Boar. I've never played with one but I've seen some in person/online that look incredible. Of course many cuemakers only do custom orders so they are limited to the design of the customer.
Playability wise I'd go with Garten Bierbower. It's hard to beat a piloted SS jointed cue with a high quality maple shaft. The cue I tried out felt solid yet had a softish feel when striking the ball if that makes sense. I haven't had the opportunity to play with some of the high end cues like a Searing, Szamboti, or Gina but that's my pick based on everything I've played with. Hit is very subjective of course. You can't really compare an old school cue like a Szamboti vs a Southwest because they play completely different and it's just a matter of opinion.
Playability wise I'd go with Garten Bierbower. It's hard to beat a piloted SS jointed cue with a high quality maple shaft. The cue I tried out felt solid yet had a softish feel when striking the ball if that makes sense. I haven't had the opportunity to play with some of the high end cues like a Searing, Szamboti, or Gina but that's my pick based on everything I've played with. Hit is very subjective of course. You can't really compare an old school cue like a Szamboti vs a Southwest because they play completely different and it's just a matter of opinion.
A Bob Harris is a cue you get if you want to feel belittled and ripped off at the end of your purchase.
Thanks for the clue. Must look onto this.
All his branded sites are red flagged.
I had a good experience working with Robert Harris prior to I think the Hurricane and Slys debacle. I liked th the two cues we purchased for resale from him. Larry Nevel bought one of them for his girlfriend, so that shows the time frame. I shipped the other to somewhere in Europe w the Intl eBay forwarding service. Shooter08
Maybe I'm biased as I play with one. But Richard Harris with Bluegrass Cues makes the most beautiful, elegant cues for my money. He finds the richest wood and the old school micarta for the ferrules that just make an amazing package. His cues belong in a mahogany lined gentlemen's club where people are smoking cigars and drinking fine bourbon. Amazing!
Richard Harris is totally not involved in this conversation. He is a highly respected cue builder known for how well his cues hit. I would love to have a Bluegrass Cue.
I'll be honest, I read the title, and the first page. Couldn't contain my enthusiasm and posted a reply. Didn't read the drama.
I get it!! No harm, no foul. Just didn’t want Richards name anywhere involved in the controversy. I would wager, you will only find praise from anyone who has picked up one of his cues. Shooter08
For SURE! Richard is a stand up guy, and a heck of a shooter. Had the pleasure of him kicking my butt a couple times!
Pffffft. No way. Sorry.
I was wondering when someone would mention him. I have 4 and they all play great.
Fine list. I’m a little surprised that Randy Mobley didn’t get a mention.