What's the best hitting cue you've played with?

cuesblues said:
Not an oversight.
I would never say this publicly Bruce, but it doesn't look good that the most
rabid Lucasi fan on the planet is playing with a Pechauer.
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Thanks Ted-I wouldnt want that information to be made public.
You are a real pal for keeping my secret. :grin:
 
Not to overstate the obvious, but what hits good to one person, might seem like crap to another.

I would try to hit with as many cues as you can get your hands on. Most people I know are willing to let you hit a few, with their cues. If you stick to the respected makers, you'll find a winner.

For me, the best hitting cue is the one Bill Schick made for me 20+ years ago, the one that's in my avatar.

Other cues I've loved were: 1973 Balabushka
early 80's Szamboti
70's Palmer (from their custom shop)
Tascarella (year unknown)
1940's Rambow
1970's Burton Spain
 
Its a toss-up between a Rosewood Balabushka a friend owned and a Harry Richards outta Daytona, Fla that another friend owned. Was something about those cues had that could make you blood thin out. Hit is very subjective...just my opinion.
 
Voodoo Daddy said:
Its a toss-up between a Rosewood Balabushka a friend owned and a Harry Richards outta Daytona, Fla that another friend owned. Was something about those cues had that could make you blood thin out. Hit is very subjective...just my opinion.
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Hands down my Harry Richards. Just wish I could get in touch with him...anyone, Bueller...Bueller...
 
They don't mention them because most folks can't even spell Muchi.
TATE said:
I am serious when I say that I am a little surprised nobody has mentioned Meucci.

Over the years, there have been a lot of people who have mentioned to me they like the feel of Meucci's, which is distinctive from many of the cues mentiooned, a less firm, softer hit and neutral balance.

Maybe people are just embarassed to say they like them, but I know for a fact many players did and do like them.

Chris
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DoubleD said:
Wood.

Seriously, the 'hit' has nothing to do with making the shot. It may give you warm and fuzzies, but it does actually nothing.

I have hit with tons of cues. I've made cues. I've tried some really weird things with cues. I honestly cannot tell the difference between 80% of cues, as far as hit goes.

My advice is to buy a cue that you like that is in your price range. Don't waste money on the bogus 'LD' shaft crap. If the cue doesn't make noise when it hits (i.e. rattles or clinks) and it is about the weight you like, you will get used to the hit and be able to play well with it.

Or you can do what most do and start out thinking that the cue is holding you back and that maybe, just maybe one day you'll find that perfect cue that allows you to become Mosconi incarnate.

dld
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One of the best cues I ever hit/played with was a house cue in a bar that I used to frequent. The cue was stamped 19oz., and had a distinct rattle in the rear. I would seek that cue everytime I went there! As soon as I found it, I would crack a little smile, and say rack'em! :) The other was an old Dog Shiiiite Brown, Paul Huebler plain Jane! There was absolutely something magical about that cue!
 
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I have alot of cues,some cheap some not.Its all about balance plus the hit.
helmstetter cue(with 314 shaft) is my cue of choice.
 
Mine is Ebony on ebony SouthWest, Steve Lomax, Chad Carter, Diveney, and best of all a Jeff Olney
 
TATE said:
I am serious when I say that I am a little surprised nobody has mentioned Meucci.

Over the years, there have been a lot of people who have mentioned to me they like the feel of Meucci's, which is distinctive from many of the cues mentiooned, a less firm, softer hit and neutral balance.

Maybe people are just embarassed to say they like them, but I know for a fact many players did and do like them.

Chris
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i would have to say a meucci gambler that i bought used is the best stick i ever played with. looking back i wish i had kept it, i could control the cue ball better with that gambler than any stick i have ever owned. looking back i wish i had kept it but at the time i didnt think i should pass up trading for a 3 month old stick that cost 6 times what i paid for my stick. i think he got the better deal because like i said that stick was the best player i ever had.
 
lorider said:
i would have to say a meucci gambler that i bought used is the best stick i ever played with. looking back i wish i had kept it, i could control the cue ball better with that gambler than any stick i have ever owned. looking back i wish i had kept it but at the time i didnt think i should pass up trading for a 3 month old stick that cost 6 times what i paid for my stick. i think he got the better deal because like i said that stick was the best player i ever had.
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Played with a newer Meucci the other night and it was a GREAT hitting cue. I would have one myself but Meucci quality scares me. Best hitting was probably an older Scruggs
 
just read my own post. saw where i typed looking back more than once . must be the pain killers kicking in lol. ( got a cut arm. ) i notice most of the replies on here are custom cues. i have never shot with a custom cue, all my cues have mid to upper range production cues. i am interested in getting a custom when finances permit and i realize you can get a plain custom for about the some price as a mid level production. i have looked in the for sale section from time to time and also on many custom cue makers websites. there is one cue maker that i am really interested in but i dont know anything about him and have never seen his name mentioned on az. that is chris hightower. i really like his designs. anybody on here ever dealt with him or shot with one of his cues ?
 
my opinion

In MY opinion, it was my ebony pointed w/ green veneeers DZ cue! I'll post a photo later. I have kicked myself in the ass every time I think of selling it since the buyer thinks HE sold it. I'll never see it again I'm sure :angry: It never ceases to amaze me what BS I have done when I've been broke or I feel the 'need' to sell a cue to try another...which usually ends up playing like CRAP or is not what I expected. I'll have another nice DZ again someday when my game returns to me and I feel like I deserve one, but until then I have my DZ 'twins' to get me by.
 
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