Comments on: Buyers Guide: Meucci Originals Inc.

By: Paul

Paul — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:47:49 +0000

I got a meucci from my grandfather recently. it is an original with 4 aces around the shaft, each a different suit. it has white dice, with a grayish wrap. Any idea what it’s worth? I think he said he won it in a pool tournament ages ago.

By: Skippy

Skippy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:48:28 +0000

@Willienunya…A couple of decades ago, you could make a case, because a lot of top pros were using Meucci cues. Today, I would have to say that Predator is probably used by top players over any other cue, especially the Predator shafts. Many top players use custom cues or other sponsored cue makers, but they have a predator shaft. Regardless, nothing wrong with sticking with the Meucci, especially the older ones. Regarding price, it is a tough market, so people with laugh at prices for a lot of cues these days.
Skippy

By: Willienunya

Willienunya — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:02:07 +0000

You know I bet Meucci’s have won more championships than any other cue out there. Well, I wouldn’t actually bet but that MIGHT be true. NOW I’m not saying it is true. I’m just saying it might be.

Two men in the pool hall laughed at me when I said I had some Meucci’s cues for sale. I felt like Paul Newman in the movie “Color of Money”. The men said Meucci makes bad cues these days. NOW with that said, my cues are older and they really where interested till I told them the price.

By: Willienunya

Willienunya — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:52:45 +0000

Thanks Skippy, I’ll keep you in mind. I bought my wife one of the 25th Anniversary cues (year 2,000), two red dot shafts. I have hit a ball with it but never chalked it. Wonderful cue with wonderful workmanship. I might have to break down and just play some with it. You know to compare it , to my 8 point.

I would actually like to sell off my collection. NOT because anything is wrong with my cues but simply because I don’t play any more. The other day was the first time being in ANY pool hall in 15 years. I’m near the SC line. Are you near me? Thanks again, I noted the misprint when you said “you would redo the cue”, I know you meant to say “you wouldn’t”.

By: Skippy

Skippy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:16:55 +0000

@Willienunya…Thanks for sharing. I do think the older Meucci cues hit better for some reason. Must be the quality or age of the shaft wood. I think players preference has a lot to do with the cue you used when you learned to play. I think you come to expect the cue and shaft to react and feel a certain way. That learning process creates a certain expectation for your cue and how the cue ball reacts to it. Anyhow, I’m glad you have a cue that you love. I wouldn’t mess with it, if it plays good. Like you said, don’t mess with perfection.

Also, I’m now a dealer for Meucci cues, so let me know if you want a good deal on a new one.
Cheers,
Skippy

By: Willienunya

Willienunya — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:11:21 +0000

I have an 8 point Meucci and it would take a pretty penny to get this cue out of my hands. It has a nickle joint and it DOES seem to play different from other Meucci cues. All together I own about 8 Meucc cues. Most are new SE and never chalked cues. It’s really hard to compare how they hit to my 8 point. I’ve played since 1974. I have tried other sticks, usually ones I won in games or when other pool players pawned them. I always go back to my Meucci. The hit is different. I just like it. I do wish I knew when this 8 point was made. Scott at proficient has one he redone on his web site. Mine should be redone but why mess with prefection. I have heard that the new Meucci cues are not made good. I have a new one now but have not hit a ball with it.

By: Skippy

Skippy — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:20:45 +0000

KC,
Thanks for sharing! I like the look of the MO-4, too. Classic.
Cheers,
Skippy

By: KC CRUSHER

KC CRUSHER — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:17:04 +0000

Hey Skip, just wanted to put my 2 cents in! Been shooting with the same Meucci Original MO-4 model for over 20 years now. Have bought a couple of other Originals in the past few years also.(inc. a beautiful 88-3 model) referred to as the “spear cue”. I think Meucci Original cues aside from having the most gorgeous inlays,colors and designs hold up and hit fantastic. If anyone has a M.Original (originals only,no Meucci) in exellent cond.(no beaters please)let me know…i’ll take it off your hands! Thanks,KC

By: Skippy

Skippy — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:15:21 +0000

@Lonnie…
I did some checking and found some information for you. I hope it helps you. It was too much to type in the comments, here, so I put up a post at http://www.cues.9baller.com/meucci-pro-billiards-tour-cue/

By: Lonnie Perdew

Lonnie Perdew — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:55:15 +0000

I have a rare meucci cue, don’t know the exact model #, but it is a “pro billiards tour” cue, and I’d like to know what I should ask for it to sell? Can U help me?