The Meucci HP01 Cue - $414.80 - Free Shipping

The Meucci HP01 cue is one of my all-time favorite meucci cues.   I'm a huge fan of traditional old-school cue designs.  I think this cue looks really cool for the money.  Also, the nickel silver joint makes it different from most Meucci cues and should make it play a little stiffer, which I think would be a nice improvement over the Meucci wood-to-wood joint.

The colors of the points are a nice classic look and the addition of the mother-of-pearl diamond inlays gives it a really nice look.  If you want a cue with that throw-back look, then go with the Meucci HP-1 pool cue.

UPDATE:  Now you can buy a Meucci HP01 cue, brand new, from my cue store....www.SkippyCues.com .

CLICK HERE to get the Meucci HP-1 Cue for 4.80 and FREE SHIPPING at Skippy Cues.com

Also, you can find a Meucci HP01 or other fine new and used Meucci pool cues in the listings on this page.

Meucci HP01 Pool Cue Specifications

Tell me if you like the Meucci HP01 cue.

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: The Meucci HP01 Cue Review

About The Viking V170 Cue

The Viking V170 cue is very similar to the Viking V174 model that I just reviewed.  The main difference is that it has less inlays, which is why the price is a bit lower.  This Viking cue features nicely figured birdseye maple throughout the butt of the cue.  It features 16 West African ebony points (mirrored, high and low).   There are 24 turquoise and West African zebrawood inlays, too.  A very sharp looking cue.  This pool cue has no wrap.

As far as the functional parts of this pool cue, it comes with a V Pro Shaft.  It has Viking Cues quick-release joint and a Viking cues super ferrule.  Remember, Viking cues are made in the USA and Viking stands by all of their cues with a lifetime warranty.

Viking V170 Pool Cue Specifications

Tip: Everest® Laminated
Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft
Wrap: None
Shaft: V PRO Hard Rock Maple (Aged 5 years)
Benefit: Extreme Control & Accuracy
Turnings: 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months
Taper: 12" to 14" Pro Taper
Finish: Ultra-violet Urethane 3 coat finish
Forearm: Birdseye Maple
Joint: Wood to Wood, flat faced with a brass insert
Pin: Viking 5/16 x 18 quick release, stainless steel
Butt Plate: High Impact Modified Acrylic with Viking Logo
Bumper: Threaded rubber
Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage

Where To Buy a Viking V170 Pool Cue

If you are looking buy a Viking V170 cue, you should be able to find a nice selection on this page.  Look around to find new and used Viking cues for sale.  If you already have a Viking model V170 pool cue and you want to know what it is worth, then you could get a good idea by looking around on this page and throughout my site.

Viking V170 Pool Cue price @ PoolDawg.com

Viking V170 Pool Cue

Viking V170 Pool Cue
List Price: 1069.0
Price: 908.65

If you own  a Viking V170 pool cue or have played with one, please feel free to share your opinion, below.  If you have a Viking V170 cue for sale, feel free to post a note to see if someone wants to buy it.

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: The Viking V170 Cue Review

About The Viking V174 Cue

The Viking V174 cue is one of the high-end models viking cues. This pool cue has a lot of inlays. It all starts with nicely-figured birdseye maple in the forearm and butt section. Then they added 24 South American Snakewood points (mirrored, high and low). Add to that, 90 inlays of Snakewood, West African Ebony, Turquoise & Recon Ivory. There are three maple accent rings.
As far as cue function, the Viking V174 pool cue comes with an Everest® Laminated Tip, the V PRO Shaft, a Viking Quick Release Joint and the Viking SUPER Ferrule.
Of course, the Viking V174 cue comes fully backed by Viking's lifetime warranty, if you buy it from a Viking cue dealer. Also, remember that Viking Cues are still made in the USA.

Viking V174 Pool Cue Specifications

Tip: Everest® Laminated
Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft
Wrap: None
Shaft: V PRO Hard Rock Maple (Aged 5 years)
Benefit: Extreme Control & Accuracy
Turnings: 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months
Taper: 12" to 14" Pro Taper
Finish: Ultra-violet Urethane 3 coat finish
Forearm: Birdseye Maple
Joint: Stainless Steel, flat faced with a brass insert
Pin: Viking 5/16 x 18 quick release, stainless steel
Butt Plate: High Impact Modified Acrylic with Viking Logo
Bumper: Threaded rubber
Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage

Where To Buy a Viking V174 Pool Stick
If you are looking for a Viking model V174 cue, then take a look on this page to compare prices on new and used Viking cues. Also, check out the top internet retailers, below.

Viking V174 Cue price @ PoolDawg.com

Viking V174 Pool Cue

Viking V174 Pool Cue
List Price: 1539.0
Price: 1308.15

Other Viking Vi174 Cues For Sale

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: The Viking V174 Cue Review

About the Mezz Z405 Cue

The Mezz Z405 cue is,  predominantly,  made from laminated ebony in the butt and forearm sections.  The forearm features white inlayed floating points.  Each point has turquoise inlays in the center.  The butt features matching floating points that correspond with the forearm.  This Mezz cue has a black Irish linen wrap with white specks.  The joint is a united joint.  If you are looking for a good-quality cue, then you need look no further than mezz cues.

Mezz Z405 Pool Cue Specifications

What's the Mezz Z405 Pool Cue Value

If you have a Mezz Z405 and you want to know it's value, check out the cue sale listings on this page.  If you are looking to buy a new or used Mezz Cue, check out the Mezz cues for sale on this page and at the top internet retailer listings below.

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Mezz Z405 Pool Cue

Mezz Z405 Pool Cue
List Price: 730.0
Price: 620.50

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: The Mezz Z405 Pool Cue Review

The Fury TP10 Cue - Entry Level Elegance

The Fury TP10 Pool Cue

Fury TP10 Cue

"Entry Level Elegance", that's what I like to call this Fury Cue.  This cue is a great example of the fine product that Fury Cues is producing these days.  I think their newest line-up of cues is a big step-up in design and function, compared to their cues from just a few years ago.

I picked this particular cue to share with you, because I think that it brings a nice level of class for a cue that has an MSRP of only $395 and you can buy a Fury TP10 Cue at my cue store for only $316. (with Free Shipping ).

I think the wrapless design with the combination of white, rengas wood and ring-work gives it a really high-end look.  The cue has some unique point inlays that are mirror images of rengas and black/white veneers.  This Fury Cue features a white phenolic joint with a radial pin, which produces a great hitting cue.  Fury has done a great job of selecting great hard rock Canadian Maple for the shafts of their TP Model cues.  The Fury TP series has 12.75mm Tiger Everest Tips and come with a set of joint protectors.

Bottom-line...I think that, for the money, this is as good of a cue that you'll find in the production cue market for around $300.  That is why I'm carrying this cue in my new cue store.  Check it out and let me know what you think.

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: Check Out The Fury TP10 Cue From Fury Cues

Check out this nice Randy Mobley Cue

A Skippy Cue Club member, Mike, is trying to find out what his Randy Mobley Cue is worth .  According to Mike, this is the actual cue that Rodney Morris played with during the 2006 IPT 8 Ball Championships.  Mike says he has documents to back up this claim.  Of course, Randy Mobley cues don't need any help keeping their value, but this adds a bit of history to this cue.

For anyone that is not familiar with Randy Mobley's Cues, he has a great reputation as a craftsman and for producing cues that really play super.  Everyone that I've heard that own's one of Randy's cues is extremely happy with their cue.

Thanks to Mike for letting me put up some pictures of his cue.  It is a Randy Mobley Cue with butterfly splices at the butt sleeve area and into the wrap area.  The forearm has 4 basic points.  Also, there is some ring work in the butt area. Here are some pictures of his cue.  I know Mike wants to know what it is worth, but I don't know if it is for sale.  For the right offer, you never know, so please comment at the bottom if you are interested or if you have a guess regarding its value.

Mike's Randy Mobley Cue Pics

There are two things about this custom cue that makes it worth some money and probably pretty easy to sell.  The most important aspect of the is cue is that, simply, it is a Randy Mobley cue.  Mobley cues are very hard to find on the used cue market.  It is probably even more difficult to get a new cue from Randy.  From what I hear, he only makes a handful of cues per year and his back-log of cue orders is over 4 years long, the last I heard.  From the few cues that I've seen hit the market, they seem to sell really fast.  I'm not really sure if the fact that this was Rodney Morris' cue will add any monetary value.  I'm a HUGE Rodney Morris fan and have been for many years, but I don't think I would pay more for this cue, because he played with it.  Maybe I'm just not very sentimental.  What do you think?

I saw one of Randy Mobley's cues sell via auction and it had 17 bids and sold for over $1,500 in mid-2011.  It wasn't a very fancy model, either.  It's probably a little surprising that it didn't sell for more.  Probably a sign of the soft cue market these days.

Anyhow, assuming that the cue is in good physical condition, I would think this Mobley Cue could fetch around that same amount.  It depends on finding the right buyer.  Anyone else agree or disagree?  I'd love some opinions.

If you are interested in the cue, comment below or send me an email.

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: Check Out Rodney Morris’ Randy Mobley Cue

Mezz Z802 Cue Description

The Mezz Z802 cue is mostly  birdseye maple on the butt and the forearm.   It does have some inlay work, though.  The butt sleeve has a band of cocobolo with micarta diamonds outlined with ebony.  There is a similar band of cocobolo just above the wrap on the forearm.  This band also incorporates micarta diamonds and small micarta points, both outlined in ebony. The wrap is black irish linen with white specks. The shaft features the unique hit of the Mezz' X-ferrule and WD700 (low deflection) shaft.

Mezz Z802 Cue Specifications

Buy a Mezz Z802 Pool Cue

You can find a Mezz Z802 cue for sale on this page.  Check out the current Mezz Z802 value by checking out all of the listings on the right side of this page and from leading mezz cues online retailers, below.   Mezz Cues are becoming more and more popular with amateur and pro pool players, so you might want to try one out.

Mezz Z802 cue price @ PoolDawg.com

Mezz Z802 Pool Cue

Mezz Z802 Pool Cue List Price: 615.0 Price: 522.75

The Original Post is Located Here: Mezz Z802 Pool Cue

The Joss Jos02 Cue Description

The Joss JOS02 cue is a very basic design with some inlays in the butt section and a very clean forearm, consisting of just nice birdseye maple with no inlays.  The butt section has six sets of ebony circles connected by ebony lines.  Each ebony circle has mother of pearl inlays for a very nice contrasting look.  The cue has a  black and white irish linen wrap.  The joint is stainless steel with a 5/16 x 14 thread.  The shaft diameter is standard at 13mm.  This is one of Joss Cues more basic models, yet it does have a little decoration on the butt, which adds a little flavor.  A nice/solid cue for the money...the JOS02 by Joss.

Joss JOS02 Pool Cue Specifications

Buy a Joss JOS02 Cue Stick

If you are looking to buy a Joss JOS02 pool cue, then you should be able to find several different options for new and used Joss JOS02 cues for sale on this page.  This includes auction listings and sales from some of top internet pool cue sites.  Good luck with your Joss JOS02 search.

Joss jos02 price @ PoolDawg.com

Joss JOS02 Pool Cue

Joss JOS02 Pool Cue

List Price: 279.0

Price: 223.20

@ Amazon.com

Pool Cue with Birdseye Maple Forearm Weight: 19.5 oz.

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: Joss JOS02 Cue Reviewed

About The Mezz z401 Cue

If you shop for cues, because of the way that they play, instead of all of the intricate inlays, then the Mezz Z401 pool stick could be a good pool cue for you.  This cue is very similar to the Mezz Sneaky Pete Cue but has the addition of an Irish linen wrap, see my review of the Mezz ZZSP Sneaky Pete Cue .  This pool stick features Blackwood on the sleeve that continues to form points on the Birdseye Maple forearm. It is a minimalistic design, but is one that is executed rather well.   It comes standard with the Mezz WD700, low-deflection, shaft with a 12.5mm tip.  It also features a stainless steel joint.

Mezz z401 cue Specifications

Mezz Z401 Cues for Sale

Take a look on this page to find current market prices and availability for a new or used Mezz Z401 cue.   Below, you can find some prices from some of the best online stores, too.

Mezz Z401 price @ PoolDawg.com

Mezz Z401 Pool Cue

Mezz Z401 Pool Cue
List Price: 540.0
Price: 459.00

@ Amazon.com

Mezz Z401 Pool Cue Stick

• The following are LB to OZ breakouts: 1.12LB = 18OZ, 1.19LB = 19OZ, 1.25LB = 20OZ, 1.31LB = 21OZ
• Every Two Piece Cue Includes a Hard Rock Maple Shaft

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: The Mezz Z401 Pool Cue Review

If you were not already aware, Viking Cues stopped production back in late 2010 after being operated by Gordon Hart for 45 years.   At the time of the shutdown, there was a lot of speculation about the cue companies future, though comments were made that they were under negotiations to sell the long-time pool cue manufacturing company.

Viking Cues has made high-quality production cues in their Madison, WI facility for a long time.  The increase in competition, especially from high-quality import cues, made it harder for them to compete.  It looks like the new management is poised to take the Viking Cue Brand into the 21st century and help them be more competitive marketing-wise.

Here is the press release from Viking Cues.

Billiards Giant Viking Cues Reopens Under New Leadership

Pool cue manufacturing leader Viking Cue Manufacturing, LLC reopens under the new ownership of Wisconsin businessman Mark Larson. Nearly all of the same employees were rehired, though executive team has innovative plans for new direction.

MADISON, WI - May 14, 2011 - After closing doors on pool cue manufacturing in 2010, billiards leader Viking Cue has reopened under the leadership of local businessman Mark Larson.

Larson, a longtime friend of Viking's 27-year veteran VP of Manufacturing, Rick Rolli, placed a bid on the business after a visit to the company's facilities. "I really fell in love with the operation and the rich history of Viking. I knew that there was another chapter just waiting to be written," said Larson, who purchased the company on May 9.

Founded in 1965 by Gordon Hart, who remains with the company as a consultant, Viking has a worldwide reputation for craftsmanship and excellence. "Viking has always had a superior product line and an incredibly loyal following in the billiards industry," said industry veteran Rolli. "We're going to breathe life back into this company. We've got the same facility, a great inventory of product, state of the art equipment and the same artisans, many who have been here for over 25 years."

Since the company has rehired nearly all of the same employees, little will change within its basic infrastructure, though the company has plans for new initiatives. "We're bringing back the family and the employees, and we'll never lose sight of the quality Viking is known for. But we're about to make big pushes in marketing and product offerings. It's what this company needs to thrive."

One of Viking's main goals is to create a top-notch interactive website so that dealers and individual customers alike have easy access to Viking products. "In the past, Viking didn't have a strong web presence. Dealers couldn't just go online and buy cues. We want to make ordering easy for everyone, and create an online image that reflects Viking's unmatched craftsmanship," said Rolli.

The company also plans to reach out to new markets, and make the company's products accessible to more people: plans for additional product and accessory lines with multiple price points to appeal to a broader audience. Though the goals are largely customer-focused, another main concern is giving dealers the tools they need to succeed.

Reflecting on his plans for the company, Larson stressed his interest in the company's history and tradition. "The main thing we want to let Viking fans know is that the core product isn't changing. The quality remains the same. But let's put it this way - we're racking up for a fresh new break. Our game is about to get a lot more interesting, and we're more than excited to share what we've got."

About: Since 1965, Viking Cue Manufacturing, Inc. has been an industry leader in two-piece pool cue production. With headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, Viking products are proudly made in the USA with commitment to quality, craftsmanship and time-honored tradition.

I wish the new management well and you can bet that I will be following the new Viking Cue brand with a lot of interest.

Cheers,
Skippy

The Original Post is Located Here: Viking Cues Still 100% American Made and Going Strong