What's the big deal about Titlist?

lsabado

lsabado

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First of all I want to say that I'm a big fan of older classic cues such as Balabushka, Harvey Martin, and Palmers. I know that Balabushka and Palmer have used Titlist on their cues. But, what makes people buy Titlist blanks and convert it into 2 piece cues? Is it the nostylgia or the playability of these cues? I would think our cues now are much better made than 50 years ago. All your input is appreciated!!! Thanks for reading my post.:)
 
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Good Question: I have often wondered about this myself since I hold the same belief as you, in that today's cues should and for the most part do play better than the older ones. In my own collection, I have a Gina, Jack Madden, Jim Busse, older Willie Hoppe, couple of meuchi originals, two Palmers, a couple of Joss Wests and one early vintage six point Schons. Believe it or not, the cue I enjoy playing most and the one I am most accurate with and play at my highest level of capability is my old early vintage meuchi Sneaky Pete. I took out the weight bolt and the butte weighs 14.5 ounces. The shaft is 3.8 ounces. Believe me when I say, this cue hits like no other I have ever owned or played, including a Balabushka that I once owned also. So, go figure? I will be eager to read your replies.

Best Regards,

"Cross Side Larry"

"Learn from the best, and beat the rest"
 
I think they also like titlist because they are a full spliced cue as well. There is a huge cult following that believe that full spliced cues play better. I like them because of the thickness of the points and the color of the venneers.....................cross side larry long time no see^_^
 
Titlist cues are the 1963 Split Window Corvette of the cue industry.

They hit phenominal and the look and fit are second to none.

Think Balabuska and Szamboti used them because they were inexspensive? They used them because they themselfs couldn't do a better job, so why even try....
 
Jedi V Man said:
Titlist cues are the 1963 Split Window Corvette of the cue industry.

They hit phenominal and the look and fit are second to none.

Think Balabuska and Szamboti used them because they were inexspensive? They used them because they themselfs couldn't do a better job, so why even try....
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Back in 1964 I had a 63 Vette. In 1965 most owners cut out the bar and replaced the split window with a solid one from either a 64 or 65. Two reasons: to make it look like a newer Vette and to eliminate a terrible blind spot. Also changed the hood, tail light configuration, and any other cosmetics to make them look like the current year.

I don't know what the full splice does to a cue. Wouldn't it be better to have a butt made out of a solid piece of wood with no splices?
 
Jedi V Man said:
Titlist cues are the 1963 Split Window Corvette of the cue industry.

They hit phenominal and the look and fit are second to none.
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Think you hit the Nail on the Head... Plus it is like a Cult thing.
 
CrossSideLarry said:
Good Question: I have often wondered about this myself since I hold the same belief as you, in that today's cues should and for the most part do play better than the older ones. In my own collection, I have a Gina, Jack Madden, Jim Busse, older Willie Hoppe, couple of meuchi originals, two Palmers, a couple of Joss Wests and one early vintage six point Schons. Believe it or not, the cue I enjoy playing most and the one I am most accurate with and play at my highest level of capability is my old early vintage meuchi Sneaky Pete. I took out the weight bolt and the butte weighs 14.5 ounces. The shaft is 3.8 ounces. Believe me when I say, this cue hits like no other I have ever owned or played, including a Balabushka that I once owned also. So, go figure? I will be eager to read your replies.

Best Regards,

"Cross Side Larry"

"Learn from the best, and beat the rest"
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Well than play with your"old early vintage meuchi Sneaky Pete.", and think about selling of all the other dust collectors....:rolleyes:
 
For me I like them because it reminds me of traditional cues, the way a cue should look in my opinion.
Your cue has 480 points and 9,000 inlays? Kick ass, not my style though, and I'm sure it doesn't shoot any better then a three dollar Brunswick from 1945.
Why do some people like a big airbrushed mural on their cue? Does that flaming tiger eating a rack of 9balls make them play any better?
It all boils down to taste and what you like.:)

I have a old Meucci Original that I bought new in 1989 that I will not part with. Changed the shaft out so I could play with it, cause well, it shot like a Meucci. Have been offered ridiculous amounts of cash for it, some I almost went for, but in the end I still own the cue because I love the way it looks and it reminds me of my first few years of playing this game.
 
Well then, sell off the "dust collectors"

PoolSleuth said:
Well than play with your"old early vintage meuchi Sneaky Pete.", and think about selling of all the other dust collectors....:rolleyes:
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Actually, I have considered doing just that. I also love my Madden cue and have asked Jack to make me a couple of heavier shafts for it. The two that came with it are 3.5 and 3.6 ounces respectively. My Sneaky pete Meuchi is 3.8 ounces. According to Jack Madden this difference, slight as it may appear will make a marked difference in the "hit". He is making me two shafts at 4.0 and 4.25 respectively. I am eager to try them for when it comes to appearance, my Madden olive wood cue is without equal.

Cross Side Larry

"Learn from the best, and beat the rest"
 
Jedi V Man said:
Titlist cues are the 1963 Split Window Corvette of the cue industry.

They hit phenominal and the look and fit are second to none.

Think Balabuska and Szamboti used them because they were inexspensive? They used them because they themselfs couldn't do a better job, so why even try....
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Great analogy Jedi ! Always thot of my Scruggs Sneaky as the 64 Corvette of cues. My Scruggs 4 pointer is the 72 Ferrari. Wish I could drive them as hard as they run.....:p Haven't played with a Titelist conversion but doubt I'd trade either TS for a Titelist.
 
Think "PART" of the Hit Quality from the Old Titleist are most that I have seen have VERY VERY High Ring Count Per Inch in the Shafts. Give a VERY HARD HIT.... Or Solid Hit....

Not Soft, or like Over cooked PASTA....
 
Like most things that establish a cult following, there is a basis in quality and functionality in the Titlist following. The titlist cue has a great hit and well done conversions can have amazing hits. I own a Scruggs titlist and it plays fantastic.

The titlist cues also have the traditional look to them. Conversions often have mother of pearl, ivory rings and other very traditional stylings, all of which have found a place in the hearts of many collectors. Lets face it, the average person who can own a $1000-2000 cue is not a youngster, and the older collectors are more apt to find the retro designs of the Titlist conversions appealing.
 
I just sold these 2 after much debate. The guy I sold them to brought them by for me to see Sunday after he cleaned them up. I'm still a little sick to my stomach.:(
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