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Production Cues

Paul Mottey and Schon Cue For Sale

August 7, 2010
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I have a couple of great cues for sale from one of my Cue Club members, Tony.  If you’re looking for a sweet deal on a good cue, look no further.   The owner of these cues used to play a lot of pool and travel around the country, but doesn’t play much anymore.   He wants [...]

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How to Pick a Pool Cue?

May 20, 2009

Picking a pool cue can be quite intimidating, because of the vast selection of cues out there.  Ironically, for the average, casual, pool player, finding a good cue might be difficult, depending on where you live.  There is a lot of junk out there at the low end of the market for cues.
I know, because [...]

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Cuetec Cues: Buyer’s Guide

May 10, 2009

Cuetec cues are different than most of the cues on the market today. Their shafts are not solid maple like most cues out there. They are made of a wood core coated with a “power-bonded” hi-tech synthetic material. The idea being to create a shell that protects the cue from dings and [...]

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Buyers Guide: Meucci Originals Inc.

November 30, 2008

Meucci Originals Inc has been around for decades and is one of the most popular cues in the marketplace.  I think their popularity is mainly due to their aggressive marketing, low price point and good value.  They are a high-volume production cue company.
I played with a Meucci cue for years when I was in college.  [...]

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Buyer’s Guide: Joss Cues Ltd.

November 13, 2008

I haven’t played with any Joss Cues.  From being around other players, Joss seems to have a good reputation.  Dan Janes and Bill Stroud started the company way back in 1968.  They split-up in 1972.  Since then, Bill Stroud has been making cues under the name of Joss West.  Dan Janes continues making cues with [...]

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Buyer’s Guide: Schon Cues

November 11, 2008

I played with a custom Schon cue for several years when I was in college (PSU).  I bought it from Ed Matushonek up in PA.  I really like that cue.  I had “upgraded” from a Meucci, which I didn’t like at the time.
Anyhow, enough about me, Schon cues are beautiful cues that play very good.  [...]

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Buyer’s Guide: J. Pechauer Custom Cues

November 11, 2008

J. Pechauer cues are made by Jerry Pechauer and his son Joseph.  Jerry started working on and building cues over 30 years ago.  I’ve heard a lot of good things about Jerry’s choice of wood for his shafts.  He has developed a process for harvesting, grading, drying and turning his shafts.
I’ve played with his cues [...]

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Buyer’s Guide: McDermott Cue

September 15, 2008

McDermott Cues have been around for a long time.  The company was started by Jim McDermott.  Jim started doing cue repairs in the mid 60’s and worked with another cue maker up until he started his company in 1975.
When I was playing a lot in the 80’s, these cues were very popular, as they are [...]

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