Why order a Custom cue over a production cue...

[cuesblues]

Just because there have been a few squabbles between cue builders and AZ members, that doesn't mean that anyone got "ripped off", and what if everybody that had an issue with a production cue, posted it on AZ.

I like several older production cues but the quality control, materials of construction, workmanship, playability, and originality is better with a good custom cue....JMO

 

[duty supt]

I have a high end Pechauer production cue but I also have a Joel Hercek custom cue and I really can't tell the difference in the hit.

 

[sengkun108]

Because custom cue far better then production cue..

Production cue can be build 100/1000/maybe 10000 per day with machine..

Now, you imagine what kind of stuff you going to get with that mass production.
Custom cue is build one by one.,, If you lucky enough to find a good and responsible cuemaker. He/she will build you your magic cue. And when you use it, you don't want to look back again to use Production cue..

it's the archer not the arrow...WRONG, i don't believe such SH...t.....IT IS BOTH THE ARROW AND THE ARCHER...:grin:

90% stroke 10% equipment.

By the way, how much dollar the lowest end Joss/Schon, maybe 200-350$
If you lucky to get Olney cue for 300-350$, i believe your mindset will change.

Best
Dedy

 

[daveb]

I have several custom cues by known makers. The only reasons to buy a custom cue are feel, aesthetics, collectibility, and resale value. Most "custom" cues are limited edition production cues. Unless you submit your own design and specifications for that cue, you're really buying a one of a kind production cue (if your lucky).

 

[Patrick]

I've owned both and I'll continue to buy both going forward.

There are many good production cuemakers...and a FEW bad ones.
There are many good custom cuemakers...and a FEW bad ones.

Do your research, ask questions and spend your money wisely. If you find yourself constantly having issues with cuemakers you may want to consider the chance that it may not be the cuemaker that is the problem.

All I can add is that if you work with a cuemaker on the design and invest the time it takes to wait for it to be built...you WILL feel different about that cue when you get it. It will "feel" more personal and you will have a greater appreciation for it. JMHO

-Patrick

 

[The King]

Sorry to offend some of the cue builders or socalled cue builders ... I just put forth a simple debate that has been asked several times for the sake of conversation to see what respnse it would get... I own both production cues and custom... To me there is little difference ... except in a custom I can get what I personally like but all to often it comes with a long wait and the risk of getting ripped off... I have had the pleasure of working with some great cue makers...

In the production cues Schom and Joss I get a great player without all the hassels and risks you get in dealing with some of the cue builders...

 

[Pushout]

Because I've honestly never found a production cue that played as well as any custom I've ever owned. As far as Joss or Schon, I like the way a lot of them look, Schon especially, and HATE the way they hit. Note that one of the best cues I ever owned was a Joss when it was still referred to as Joss East. Big difference in custom and production. I'm very particular about my cues and have no trouble selling because of that, as I posted in another thread a few minutes ago.

 

[pwd72s]

I really am just a recreational banger...but I enjoy my Josey and my Justis case. I bought both to help me through a low point in life...Yeah, I know...happiness comes from within, "stuff" isn't happiness.

But now that I did this? My enjoyment of the game has increased.
No regrets.

On the other hand, I'd never sell this old production cue I bought back in the early 70's for $125...it has my name on it!