Value of Cues for Current Cuemakers

When I picked my stick up from Jensen cue's he had a Tad that he was redoing because the inlays came out. I was not very impressed with Tad for as much as they cost.
 
Mike G said:
When I picked my stick up from Jensen cue's he had a Tad that he was redoing because the inlays came out. I was not very impressed with Tad for as much as they cost.
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wow i never heard of that, sounds like it was left in a hot car or something, i have 4 tads and used one daily for years-never had a problem.
 
James Walden also shoots with a Jensen. He is a fraction of the cost of other cues and I think alot better quality then most of them. He was also building one for Cole.
 
Mike G said:
James Walden also shoots with a Jensen. He is a fraction of the cost of other cues and I think alot better quality then most of them. He was also building one for Cole.
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Man, I wonder how many cues he has built for Cole over the years???? He just sent me this pic of some cues for sale...

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Top Ten Current Cue makers

1. Szamboti
2. Searing
3. Black Boar
4. Showman
5. Haley
6. Gina
7. Hercek
8. Cantando
9. Tascarella
10. Mike Cochran/Tim Scruggs
 
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Throw in Omen

RSB-Refugee said:
These are some interesting lists, that I have seen. Pretend that this is the year 2010, who do you see as being in the top ten. Take into account Johnny Q Maker may be old and either retired or possibly dead by then. I have not seen BCM, Gilbert or Skip listed yet. I am guessing they could be in the top ten, five years from now. What are your predictions?

Tracy
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I have had about all of'em and Pete makes one hell of a pretty cue that plays well and great for the money. Prices are reasonable for the detail, also. Plus, a great guy to work with, and generally loves pool.
 
I will put a picture of my Jensen on here later. I think for the money Jensen is the best out there. Like I said earlier,James Walden shoots with a Jensen. Mike Johnson "Jensen Cues" is a one man operation and has been building cues for 38 years,if his cues were not any good he would not be in business for this long. He also builds a cue that he calls "The James Walden Edition".
 
I will add my .02 and give a shout out to Bobby Hunter. I think the combination of the hit and the look are unbeatable.
 
Mike G said:
James Walden also shoots with a Jensen. He is a fraction of the cost of other cues and I think alot better quality then most of them. He was also building one for Cole.
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Mike builds incredible cues,both in terms of quality and playability and he and his wife are two of the nicest people you will ever meet.Mike
 
What about a list of best hitting cues? This is my list of cues that I have played with for more than 6 months that are some of the best playing IMO.

1) Bill Stroud (JW)
2) Joel Weinstock
3) Southwest
4) Pete tascarella (Full Splice)
5) Old Joss (68-72)
6) Production Schon
7) Miranda Custom
8) Plain old Falcon
9) Tascarella Sneeky
10) Bill Mcdaniel
 
What is so special about Ginacue's? I Googled them to find their website, no luck. But I did see some for sale at $99.00?! What gives?
 
Dawgie said:
What is so special about Ginacue's? I Googled them to find their website, no luck. But I did see some for sale at $99.00?! What gives?
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Since I have a soft spot in my heart for Ginacues I will make a deal with you. Every one that you can get for $99 I will let you double your money on. Sound fair?

I will be waiting to hear from you.:)
 
Dawgie said:
What is so special about Ginacue's? I Googled them to find their website, no luck. But I did see some for sale at $99.00?! What gives?
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Where at? I will take all they have got...:rolleyes: :D

Gary
 
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These are my thoughts on current makers..........
1 Mottey
2 Searing
3 Tad
4 Black Boar
5 Barenbrugge
6 Showman
7 B. Szamboti
8 Herchek
9 Tascarella
10 Stroud
I apologize for any names I might have miss spelled an my cuemakers list is in no particular order. After reviewing my list I'd say its more a list of top 10 classic cuemakers that their cues retain a high value after purchase..............
Pinocchio
 
RunArak said:
We all have different levels of exposure, but from what little I know here is my list.

Schick
JW
Ginacue
Szamboti
Hercek
PFD
Blackboar
Tad
Kerschenbrock sp?
Mottey
Wayne
Black
Original SW
Judd

Yeah, I know, that is more than 10 but who cares?

Of course I probably missed a few that belong in that mix but there are many fine cuemakers and one day I would like to have one of each. It will probably never happen but it never hurts to dream.. ;)
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Tad are a tough sell.
PFD are a tough sell.
Black are tough sell, once in vouge now not.
Judd, your kidding right?
Wayne - nope.

Southwest just amaze me. I have JF Ebony, got another one coming in about a month, and another one in a few years. Same cue over and over and sells.....:rolleyes:

Not trying to be a jerk.

But list a Showman, Hailey, and compare the traffic to a Tad, PFD, Black (I have all 3 of those) Judd, and Wayne.

Ken
 
1. Kersenbrock
2. Szamboti
3. Searing
4. Tascarella
5. Hercek
6. Gona
7.Schick
8. Tad
9.Black Boar
10.Southwest

Those are the cues that sell the fastest when offered.
 
Ken_4fun said:
Tad are a tough sell.
PFD are a tough sell.
Black are tough sell, once in vouge now not.
Judd, your kidding right?
Wayne - nope.

Southwest just amaze me. I have JF Ebony, got another one coming in about a month, and another one in a few years. Same cue over and over and sells.....:rolleyes:

Not trying to be a jerk.

But list a Showman, Hailey, and compare the traffic to a Tad, PFD, Black (I have all 3 of those) Judd, and Wayne.

Ken
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Ken, I agree with all you said except for the Tad.
A nice Tad usually goes pretty fast.
 
Interesting how things change. I would definitely modify my list since lasting posting in '05 !! :grin:
 
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