Why Southwest?

[Bamacues]

I see a lot of BS, IMHO

Southwest cues are one of the most consistent cues on the market, IMO. Certainly, the Franklin era cues are the most sought out and, like most cues of that era, have better, older shaft wood, but that is a problem with everyone. Southwest cues remain in high demand due to consistently high quality of materials, fit, finish and playability. They do have a compound taper which is a part of the reason they play the way they do. To say that 50% of Southwest cues are warped is ludicrous. I own and have owned several Southwest cues over the years, and I have others on order. None of the ones I have personally owned have ever been crooked. They all played great, to me, but if you don't care for a stiff hit, leave them alone. Like any peice of wood, they will certainly get a wobble in them if not kept in the proper conditions. Ask any Southwest cue owner who had had his/her cue for a while. I believe you will find they are very satisfied with it. It is not a marketing ploy of any kind that makes them highly desirable and collectible, it is the quality of the product.
Joe

 

[1-pocket-player]

Southwest cues are one of the most consistent cues on the market, IMO. Certainly, the Franklin era cues are the most sought out and, like most cues of that era, have better, older shaft wood, but that is a problem with everyone. Southwest cues remain in high demand due to consistently high quality of materials, fit, finish and playability. They do have a compound taper which is a part of the reason they play the way they do. To say that 50% of Southwest cues are warped is ludicrous. I own and have owned several Southwest cues over the years, and I have others on order. None of the ones I have personally owned have ever been crooked. They all played great, to me, but if you don't care for a stiff hit, leave them alone. Like any peice of wood, they will certainly get a wobble in them if not kept in the proper conditions. Ask any Southwest cue owner who had had his/her cue for a while. I believe you will find they are very satisfied with it. It is not a marketing ploy of any kind that makes them highly desirable and collectible, it is the quality of the product.
Joe

I was about to put the same thing. Except Bamacues said it better.

-Andy

 

[1-pocket-player]

sc cues that top cue didn't happen to get sold to a young man from Salt Lake named Damien did it. I saw him with pretty much that exact cue at a tournament last weekend


Jake

As far as I know Damian is still playing with the purpleheart/ebony 9 pointer he got from Tommy. He loves that cue and would probably never sell it. That cue really plays great and is the reason I got a SW.

-Andy

 

[CueJunkiee]

well said BAMA

 

[MasterClass]

Pics of my SouthWest

Hello Everyone

Here is the pic. The finishing in the butt sleeve is starting to peel but only the finishing. No scratch or dent in the wood. Gonna have to send it for refinishing soon. It does have a nice new lizard wrap.

I am in favour of a trade for a nice titlist conversion. Or a nice 4point 4,5,6 veneer. Anyone know how bought Raist nice old Joss? The one with dings all over and original cortland wrap which he say cannot change as it is half the value of the cue!!! I am probably the one who made all that dings. If the owner is sick of it please contact me.

Thank you

Best regards
Chris

 

[MasterClass]

If you are just wanting to buy it with cash so that i can go buy something else, then i will consider $2100-2300. I can have the cue sent to proficient for their escrow service and have that butt refinished.

The cue is straight as an arrow. Actually you can use the cue to test to see if the table is straight.........

No titlist out there waiting for a new owner, wanting to be played?

 

[Bamacues]

. Actually you can use the cue to test to see if the table is straight.........
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I like that!!

 

[MasterClass]

13mm ferrule on both shaft. both with morri tip. but shaft are used interchangeably. About 20oz. Anything else?

 

[Tank138]

Pm

Pm Sent...................

 

[FLYINGSNAIL]

Russ Espiritu

Russ Espiritu 2000, 4 black diamonds, 4 sliver trim diamonds, 4 white diamonds outer all in one. 4 ebony points. 4 color veneers, green, purple, maple, and ebony. Birdeyes maple forearm. stainless stell join with 5/16-14 pin, linen wrap. 8 big diamonds and 8 small diamonds within diamonds in ebony sleve. Delrin butt cap. Everything white is ivory. What do you think Chris?

Kenny






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[FLYINGSNAIL]

1996 Russ 1of 1

Russ call it 6 "fire points" orange red wood, ivory diamonds inlays between floating points. 8 diamonds orange red wood with ivory diamonds inlays. and steeling silver stitch rings. What you think of this one? View attachment 34053

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[matcase]

I think it's analogous to the motorcycles; Harley Davidson's cost alot more than some people think they should as well. However, there is only one way to have a Harley or a Southwest, that is, You pays your money and takes your prize. If you have to have one, get it. If you want a great cue stick for less money, they're out there too.

 

[JimS]

I think it's analogous to the motorcycles; Harley Davidson's cost alot more than some people think they should as well. However, there is only one way to have a Harley or a Southwest, that is, You pays your money and takes your prize. If you have to have one, get it. If you want a great cue stick for less money, they're out there too.

There it is. Why does NOT matter. Harleys and South West's are expensive because people want them.

 

[01rkclassic]

There it is. Why does NOT matter. Harleys and South West's are expensive because people want them.

couldn't agree more,i must be one of them becouse i have both a harley and southwest and love em both!

 

[SCCues]

James,

Now if you want to talk momentary lapse of judgement, we can talk about you selling THE nicest James White cue I have ever laid eyes on... !!!

I hate that you reminded me of that cue. It was one of the best looking James White cues that i've ever seen and the birdseye maple on the forearm had to be seen to believe. I do own a very nice James White cue now, but it's more of a players cue compared to the cue you are talking about.

 

[SCCues]

sc cues that top cue didn't happen to get sold to a young man from Salt Lake named Damien did it. I saw him with pretty much that exact cue at a tournament last weekend


Jake

I don't think so. I sold it to a man in the North East, but he may have sold it and maybe Damien owns it now. It is a beautiful SW cue.

 

[MasterClass]

I have the rarest Brunswick blank converted-4 crossed butterflies with 3 veneers + give you some cash
Interested?
Vass

Hello Vass

I hope it is not the one that you just bought. Does it have 4 points 4veneers as well? Is it convertable? Big grip for turning down etc etc. Do pm me pics and specs

Best regards
Chris

 

[Dakota Cues]

I hate that you reminded me of that cue. It was one of the best looking James White cues that i've ever seen and the birdseye maple on the forearm had to be seen to believe. I do own a very nice James White cue now, but it's more of a players cue compared to the cue you are talking about.

Sorry to rub salt in that wound! Your new JW cue is awesome. If anything I'm kicking myself for not buying that other one.

Talk about a momentary lapse of judgement!!!

 

[MasterClass]

Does anyone knows for sure or have actually seen and remove a weight bolt from a Southwest cue? Can someone like proficient do it or do i have to send it back to southwest?

 

[paulybatz]

I think...

most of their cues are naturally weighted...and to manipulate or change the weight in any way would change the integrity and hit of the cue...there is a science to SW cue construction, another reason why they bring so much $$$