What is the best cue in the range of $1000-$1500?

BAD NEWS is there are NO MAGIC CUES! IMHO!!!!

haminh said:
Hi all,

I don't know much 'bout cue, but I really a good one to improve my game. So could you please give me your opinion on what is the best cue in the range of $1000-1500?
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If you think a $1,00.00-$1,500.00 will make you a better player, like a pro level player. Save your money, practice the fundamentals of the game of pool, until you play at a better level.

buy this DVD for $20.00 MASTER EVERYTHING in it to the point you can do it in your sleep, and you will have found the Magic you seek.

BAD NEWS is there are NO MAGIC CUES! IMHO!!!!
 
haminh said:
Hi all,

I don't know much 'bout cue, but I really a good one to improve my game. So could you please give me your opinion on what is the best cue in the range of $1000-1500?

My second question is that, what is the best cue that you have ever play with regardless of the price?

Thank you all very much in advance.
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big question, with alot of possibilitys.best cue for play< collectible> or investment. i think as far as new cuemakers you cant beat cory barnhart in that range they play consistant ans strong. workmanship is great and as for recuts he is one of the best! or you could go with a plain richard black or scruggs.! you wont go wrong with those three
 
I am very biased because I own two but you can't go wrong with Mike Webb.
I have hit with close to everything out there, owned a few big names, and will never get rid of my Webb cues.
Another that I have dealt with recently that has been an absolute pleasure is Jerry Rauenzahn. I haven't hit with his cue yet but I can tell you that either of these gentlemen are great to do business with.
 
For a stainless steel joint you cant go wrong with a Tim Scruggs

Flat Faced joint (wood to wood)
2nd hand market there are great deals on Ariel Carmeli cues

and for my biased suggestion would be Kent Davis, he posts here under the name KD Cues. Kent has many cues he is getting ready that will fit your price range.
Check out westerncue.com or soon to be superiorcues.com he has many Ariel Carmeli cues as well as Kent Davis cues in your price range.
 
Blue Book of Cues

For about 30-40 dollars you can get a copy of the Blue Book of Pool Cues. I ordered a copy of it when i got ready to get a higher value cue. It has a huge list of cuemaker bios, examples of their work (with prices), and either a website, phone number, or address for you to get in touch with them.

That being said, I own 2 Andy Gilberts and love the way they play...great hit, sharp points, and a good range of prices depending on what artistic extras you want. I have also researched and played with some Kent davis cues. He makes some beautiful cues and they have one of the most solid hits I have ever felt. You could also try Southwest, Jacoby, and Jerry Olivier. Those are names that I have had a chance to personally try and they all make great cues.

I agree with the main response here though that you should do as much research as possible and try any cues you can get a chance to play with before buying. The Blue Book can give you some idea about who and what to ask about and look for also.
 
haminh said:
Hi all,

I don't know much 'bout cue, but I really a good one to improve my game. So could you please give me your opinion on what is the best cue in the range of $1000-1500?

My second question is that, what is the best cue that you have ever play with regardless of the price?

Thank you all very much in advance.
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Get some good books and start doing the drills. That will improve your game even with an ok cue. I would start with a very good custom made sneaky pete.
 
These guys have a lot of good advice, but you might consider just getting a standard production cue for around $500-600 and getting a predator shaft. In the end, what you are really paying for is the inlay work and design. Take for example some of the american manufacturers. They have entry level cues for $250-300 and $2000 cues. They are pretty much the same stick except for the inlays and ring work. If you are a collector, and your cue is gonna sit in a display case go ahead and buy that $1500 cue. If you are gonna be in a smoky bar with a bunch of drunks do yourself a favor and save your money. I have a couple cues in that price range that don't ever leave my house. So like I said just go get yourself a nice meucci, viking, mcdermott or whatever you like, and wear that damn thing out practicing.
 
Deroo!

For a high price cue that is superb and uses the old growth wood and cures his wood for years is Kevin Deroo.If you like a a thinner butt on a cue that is superbly balanced without a weight bolt his cues hit like a tank.Paul Potier and Jim Wych love his cues and the playability is awesome.His cues have the built in extention,some people like it and others may not.He's based in Canada and might not be known well in the states,but very well known in Asia.He makes his own 9 piece old growth laminated shaft which is fabulous.This guy is top tier and one of the only cuemakers ,where the product justifys the price!
 
First, try out some cues... find out what you like in terms of specs, shafts, etc.

Then buy a basic custom cue (500-750$) that will be your workhorse player for many years to come. Stay loyal to your playing cue and it will pay off.

Save the rest of the money and use it for lessons, table time, tournaments.

There are many cuemakers to choose from, most of them post here. I would recommend Keith Josey as his cues play very well, he is very professional and a basic one would be in the above price range. But you might prefer other makers... in the end it is a matter of preference.

Investing or collecting is a completely different animal... IMHO.
 
you won't find better than these for the price. They are both curently available in the wanted for sale section right now.
 

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CocoboloCowboy said:
If you think a $1,00.00-$1,500.00 will make you a better player, like a pro level player. Save your money, practice the fundamentals of the game of pool, until you play at a better level.

buy this DVD for $20.00 MASTER EVERYTHING in it to the point you can do it in your sleep, and you will have found the Magic you seek.

BAD NEWS is there are NO MAGIC CUES! IMHO!!!!
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This was me 20- 25 years ago , I was firmly convinced that if just had a more expensive and prettier cue that i would be able to play like God. I started with a 90 dollar viking wrapless phenolic "or what ever it was back then" joint (great hitting cue by the way ) from there it was Adams , a couple of Meuccis , a Robert Weir ( best playing cue i ever owned ) Palmer , a few more meuccis all steadily going up in price. but the thing that did not improve was my game. So I buckled down and put in the time on the tables , tested myself in the tourneys , lost a few bucks learning some lessons that seems there is just no other way to learn in a pool hall , and made a few bucks as well. I guess I am still chasing that perfect hit. as i have 2 meucci originals and a Joss in my case and 2 schons and one from a fellow AZer KJ Cues on order, but Like Cowboy said the only proven way to dramaticly increase your level as a player is to learn the fundementals , and put in the practice and when you have practiced enough that you can do it in your sleep , practice some more . A 1000 dollar cue may give a lil confidence but it dang sure wont give you game Just my humble opinion
 
I tend to agree with a lot of the users who posted here and said that it's really not in the cue but it's in the training, preparation and mindset.

I've been plating for the past 3 years and I owned about 50 different cues from production cues such as Predators, Mezz, Poison, Lucasim, etc to custom cues that I've ordered or purchased via AZ. I currently own a custom Carmeli and a custom Prewitt, cues that all together, in today's market are valued around $3500. None of these 2 cues have improved my game or made me a better player as now I went back to a very basic Mezz, cost me $350 and it's my playing cue.

I personally feel that is important to pay attention to fundamentals. I've only recently start paying a lot of attention to my follow through, my overall stance and saw an improvement in my game. Also, the cue that you'll pay $1500 or $200 for, should be a cue that you should keep for a while and play regularly with it.

Also, when you're at the pool hall, look around at the "better players" and watch what they do, you can steal a secret or two from them. Try and apply it when you practice or when you play, see if it suits you.

I haven't practiced much lately and I think that, as with everything else, if you're not born with the talent for pool, you need to spend a lot of hours on the table to figure things out

Good luck !
 
vladmin said:
I tend to agree with a lot of the users who posted here and said that it's really not in the cue but it's in the training, preparation and mindset.

I've been plating for the past 3 years and I owned about 50 different cues from production cues such as Predators, Mezz, Poison, Lucasim, etc to custom cues that I've ordered or purchased via AZ. I currently own a custom Carmeli and a custom Prewitt, cues that all together, in today's market are valued around $3500. None of these 2 cues have improved my game or made me a better player as now I went back to a very basic Mezz, cost me $350 and it's my playing cue.

I personally feel that is important to pay attention to fundamentals. I've only recently start paying a lot of attention to my follow through, my overall stance and saw an improvement in my game. Also, the cue that you'll pay $1500 or $200 for, should be a cue that you should keep for a while and play regularly with it.

Also, when you're at the pool hall, look around at the "better players" and watch what they do, you can steal a secret or two from them. Try and apply it when you practice or when you play, see if it suits you.

I haven't practiced much lately and I think that, as with everything else, if you're not born with the talent for pool, you need to spend a lot of hours on the table to figure things out

Good luck !
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You have tried many cues from production to custom, and finally end up with a Mezz, may I ask if Mezz is the best production cue you have ever tried?
 
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Calgaryplayer said:
You have tried many cues from production to custom, and finally end up with a Mezz, may I ask if Mezz is the best production cue you have ever tried?
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I feel that Mezz is the one that I am the most comfortable with. From the feel of the hit to the way I can control the cue ball with their WD700 shaft it suits me the most. I'd love to use my Prewitt butt with a Mezz shaft, I think that would be the best combo for me.
 
Check out the posts in the seller section and see which one's get the most hits. Next check out eBay and see which cue sticks have bids on in your range. That will help you see what kind of cues are selling at. Then decide. Mitch
 
vladmin said:
I feel that Mezz is the one that I am the most comfortable with. From the feel of the hit to the way I can control the cue ball with their WD700 shaft it suits me the most. I'd love to use my Prewitt butt with a Mezz shaft, I think that would be the best combo for me.
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I tried the WD700 too, it gives me the firm and solid feel. Have you tried the HP2 shaft of Mezz?
 
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