Comments for Skippy's Cue Buyer's Guide

Comment on Paul Mottey and Schon Cue For Sale by Skippy

Skippy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:51:22 +0000

@ Tom…I was checking out some of Pete’s cues online..WOW. He makes some gorgeous cues. The ones I saw are classic designs, just the type of cue design that I love. I’d love to see what your set looks like.
Skippy

Comment on Buyers Guide: Meucci Originals Inc. 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

Comment on Paul Mottey and Schon Cue For Sale by Skippy

Skippy — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:20:14 +0000

@Tom…The Omen sounds nice. Any pictures I can share? Do you want to say what you are asking for them.
Skippy

Comment on Buyers Guide: Meucci Originals Inc. 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.

Comment on Paul Mottey and Schon Cue For Sale by Tom

Tom — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:59:15 +0000

HHMMMM Thanks for the follow up! Wish he still had the Schon. OK then, any nice SS jointed 4ptr’s signed Jensen’s out there for sale?

While I am at it, I do have a matched OMEN set I may sell. The playing cue was refinished last year, has 4 shafts with ivory ferrules, leather wrap, SW style points of Amboyna Burl, solid black ebony nose, fancy ring work A, B, C, D, and E. 3/8 11 brass pin. The J/B has matching rings, BEN forearm, full 13mm shaft, matching Ebony/amboyna burl butt sleeve and joint section. Just picked this up from Pete at the DCC last month, cue is new.

Comment on Buyers Guide: Meucci Originals Inc. 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”.

Comment on Buyers Guide: Meucci Originals Inc. 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

Comment on Buyers Guide: Meucci Originals Inc. 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.

Comment on Contact by Skippy

Skippy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:10:33 +0000

@Robert…If you are referring to the Paul Mottey at http://www.cues.9baller.com/paul-mottey-and-schon-cue-for-sale/, no it is not available. I talked to the owner.

There are a couple of nice Paul Mottey cues (top-right of page) at http://www.cues.9baller.com/buyers-guide-paul-mottey-custom-cues/

Comment on Contact by robert Odom1

robert Odom1 — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:34:16 +0000

The Paul Mottey cue you have listed. Is it still available? If so I am interested.