Best Pool Cue for the Money…

Posted by Geoff Arnold as Custom Cue, Custom pool cue, Custom pool cue maker

Which Custom Pool Cue Maker provides the best cue for the money, i.e. who makes the best looking, best playing cue at the best possible price?

There are many factors to be taken into account such as hit, craftsmanship, materials, to name a few, and to each there is their opinions but this question is asked again and again….

One thing that has become fact is that the direct price from several of the Custom Cue makers with long waiting lists is very reasonable compared to the secondary market.  This is true mostly for non-ultra-fancy cues.

In other words, if you were at the top of the list for a Hercek, Showman or Searing, to name just a few of the Custom Cue Makers out there, on a cue with a few embellishments, their prices are not outrageous. To buy the same cue however second hand is a different story altogether.  From 150% up to you name the premium of the direct price.  Tucker and Sugartree cues are both very reasonably priced directly from the cuemakers.

One type of cue which gives great value for money is a Sneaky Pete Cue.  You get a nice custom pool cue that hits well for a reasonable price.  Nothing fancy but gets the job done.  Frey, Josey, Murrell, Diviney, just to name a few, are all custom makers where its possible to pick up a sneaky for $400.

Here is a list of some of the names that come up when this question is asked:

• Alex Brick (Buy online now, limited time…)
• Jenson (Mike Johnson)
• McDaniel (spliced)
• Mordt
• Diviney
• Keith Josey
• Murray Tucker
• Skip Weston (Buy online now, limited time…)
• Gilbert (Buy online now, limited time…)
• BCM
• Nitti
• N.Morris
• Carmeli
• R.Howard
• Judd
• Jeff Olney
• Madison Bob
• Bob Dzuricky

Of course, the question was Best cue for the money and reasonable cost is also subjective.  What is reasonable cost for a custom pool cue?

Gilbert, Nitti, Jenson all make good cue’s in that $900-$1100 range – maybe a touch more or less.

Madison Bob and Bob Dzuricky both make a great hitting cue for less and Sugartree cue’s have a great reputation for hit and wood choices.  Bill McDaniel is highly underated.  You get alot of bang for your buck with McDaniel.

Judd and Trudy Fuller are an excellent choice as they are known for making great playing cues, incorporating a degree of extras (inlays etc.) at a cost that is competitive with other cuemakers, and Judd’s craftsmanship is truly excellent.

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