What should I buy?
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leehayes said:
Great question, but the Cue market is very soft now IMHO.
I would personally purchase what it is you like best, what plays best for you, and are plan on keeping for a very long time.
If it is an investment you are looking for I would purchase an emerging market mutual fund.
CocoboloCowboy said:Great question, but the Cue market is very soft now IMHO.
I would personally purchase what it is you like best, what plays best for you, and are plan on keeping for a very long time.
If it is an investment you are looking for I would purchase an emerging market mutual fund.
Then I should be able to get more cue for my money. My goal is to get exactly what you described. I'm NOT!!!! looking for an investment.
I know many of you have answered these questions before. Oh, if anyone has something interesting for sale give me a yell.
leehayes said:
If your going to VF, then I would wait and even save a little more money and get yourself a beautiful cue and you can try what your gonna buy 99% of the time.
leehayes said:
If you're willing to spend $1500, call your cue maker short list and see if you can get a nice, new cue you like for that with a reasonable wait. Someone just gave me the price they paid for a new Gina from Ernie and I was a little surprised they got so much cue for the money. It seemed to me they could sell it in a few years and get their money back.
Chris
leehayes said:
I owned a Chris Nitti for about a year and loved the feel and look of it (it was a level 4). I honestly don't think you can go wrong with it. However, Capone also does make a fine cue.
As far as my Nitti when I had it, here is what I can tell you:
- Aesthetically, Chris does fantastic work and you will not be disappointed in his points or inlays.
- His points were DEAD even and razor sharp (a feature that really impressed me considering he does not use a CNC) as are all his inlays.
- The butt diameter is a little on the larger size, so if you have smaller hands, it may not be as comfortable for you to grip.
- The 2 shafts that came with my cue had very low deflection, but were not too whippy (another nice feature), but again this is subject to what you want. But I also like to take my shafts down to about 12.25 mm.
- Veneer colors were very bright and vibrant, not dull.
- It had a wood to wood, Radial pin joint with a white phenolic collar. The hit was consistently good. I would rate it a 7 or 8 out of 10. It didn't have a loud "tink" or "thump" sound when struck. It was more of quiet hit.
- Not a lot of feedback in the hit, or vibration. I also like this feature, but I know that some players do not like this and prefer more feedback from there cue. It will be your preference. FYI, I used Moori 3 Medium tips.
- No problems with the wrap.
- I recently traded my Nitti for another cue (and some cash). Overall, I'd say that my cue held it's value (initially purchased for 1500) fairly well. But the cue I owned was one of his nicer cues in my opinion. Good luck in your decision... I hope this helps you out a little.
Ray
Wait 'til Valley Forge...
If you can wait until the Super Billiards Expo, you will be able to choose from a whole lot of cues. If you don't mind buying used, check out Cornerstone, Bill always seems to have some of the best cues around and is willing to deal. If you are looking for brand new, you will have a very big range of choices from all of the cuemakers who put their stuff up at the show. Best selection is always on opening day of the show, best bargains on the last day. Good luck in your search!
If you can wait until the Super Billiards Expo, you will be able to choose from a whole lot of cues. If you don't mind buying used, check out Cornerstone, Bill always seems to have some of the best cues around and is willing to deal. If you are looking for brand new, you will have a very big range of choices from all of the cuemakers who put their stuff up at the show. Best selection is always on opening day of the show, best bargains on the last day. Good luck in your search!
leehayes said:
Than if it is down to Capone or a Nitti, flip a coin... Personally I have seen many Capone's and they all were finished first class, but hear wonderful thing about Nitti. Tought choice.
My $0.02. Don't buy a new cue. Get something used. You are more likely to take a hit on a new cue (as far as price is concerned) if you try to resell.leehayes said:
As for cues that retain their value, you can't go wrong with a Mottey, Black, Scruggs, White, Judd, Tascarella, Schick, Searing, Hercek, and a few others that I can't remember off the top of my head.
-td
Hey TD thanks for the ideas...I should have stated i was looking for used as it was. I hate taking the hit for new things. But I've actually decided and purchased a beautiful Darrin Hill from someone here on AZ and picked it up and even shot with it yesterday. Great cue and seriously appreciate the help from everyone who replied...I'm quite sure it won't be my last new cue.td873 said: