Why do people use sneaky petes?

[DeepBanks]

Sneakies

They are great for bar league . . . and there's just something about the fabulous look of a nice piece of naked wood . . .

Here's a Doug Patrick Sneaky I just picked up . . .

 

[catpool9]

Sneaky

They are great for bar league . . . and there's just something about the fabulous look of a nice piece of naked wood . . .

Here's a Doug Patrick Sneaky I just picked up . . .

I agree with you completely, some naked wood LQQKS beautiful!, and that cue you got DeepBanks is one of um!

20 or so years ago you could go into a bar, night club, pool room ect.. with just a cheap $ 20.00 raped cue and you were concidered a hustler, shark,player ect..., and you would not get anyone to bet "waters wet!",

but then to the untrained eye, (unlike today) you could use a sneaky pete and get all the action you wanted!

Now most people use sneakies for the cost and feel, because after you get over $250.00 your just paying for inlay anyway mostly.

Your choice of cues these days (for the most part) will not improve your chances to get a game,.... but >> ( does apply).


David Harcrow

 

[JDB]

I didn't want to hijack the other thread about sneaky petes, but this question came to mind.

I have yet to see a sneaky pete where I couldn't see the joint. Do people use a sneaky pete to try to trick the opponent into thinking they are using a house cue or because they like the hit of the sneaky pete?

Personally, I like to hit different cues from different cuemakers. Therefore, I like to get the Sneaky Petes as a test. Also, I like to shoot with one cue, so I always buy the jump-break version so I don't have to carry around more than one cue.

I pretty much quit playing now though... But I am still thinking about buying another sneaky pete at Valley Forge this year just to see how it plays compared to my others.

The biggest issue I have is that it is hard to find a jump-break without ordering it...

 

[pdcue]

If I'm not mistaken, these days sneaky petes can also refer to very plain cues, not just jointer house cues.

Plain Jane is the term most often used for those cues.

Dale<who is both plain and sneaky>

 

[Billy_Bob]

If I go into a bar with my "suitcase cue bag" (holds up to 3 butts and 6 shafts), then pull out my fancy cue, breaking cue, and cue holder. Then pull out my chalk in a pocket chalk holder, then no one wants to play me (for fun).

However if I go into a bar with my Walmart one-cue case, take out my sneaky pete and a cube of my chalk (no holder), then hide the case, they will play.

Blend in with the crowd, don't play too good, and you will get more games (for fun or otherwise).

 

[DaveK]

I have yet to see a sneaky pete where I couldn't see the joint.

Take a look at a Dufferin Phantom, one of the more popular production sneakys. I think they make them from 1 piece house cues, no collars or rings or embelishments of any kind. It's now my break cue and when I played in bar leagues I'd have to unscrew it a few turns before laying it on a table with other cues to prevent people from grabbing "the house cue". After 10 years you can see the slightly discoloured ring at the joint, if you look close ... maybe I should clean it

Do people use a sneaky pete to try to trick the opponent into thinking they are using a house cue or because they like the hit of the sneaky pete?

I needed a cue after my McDermott fell on concrete, and at $70 the Phantom was the best deal going. I got to pick a nice piece of wood with a nice straight-grained shaft from a few dozen on the rack, and it plays very well, imo. I still use it as a break cue, it works well with the standard house-cue telephone-pole-taper.

I'm going to star ordering a few more sneakys, likely Schmelkes, with various woods (Bacote and Cocobolo to start) for use as house cues in my basement. I just love the look of nice wood and 4-point spliced cues ... call me crazy

Dave