New Cue Reccomendations

DuckSlice

On the look out for a new cue at the moment. I currently use a Riley "Ken Doherty" 3/4 joint cue, have the cue about 12 years. no particular reason to change other than I fancy a change and would like a handmade cue.

I'm looking to get a handmade cue, have been looking at Mark Richards or Woods cues. Also considering having a go at making a cue myself, but having difficulty sourcing the ebony or rosewood for the butt.

Has anyone any recommendations? Budget is 150ish, 200 if it includes extensions and mini butt.

Thanks.

DuckSlice

I guess not many people play the game or have purchased cues or maybe the forum doesn't get enough traffic.

FR01

etxp wrote: »

I guess not many people play the game or have purchased cues or maybe the forum doesn't get enough traffic.

If you have the funds then it has to be a John Parris, best in the business !

melon_collie

I don't buy into the hype about Parris cues tbh.

Try Abban Reddy in Wexford. Makes some beautiful cues.

Can't understand the sense in going for a two piece cue. Got to be a single piece!

DuckSlice

Thanks for the replies. I’ll look into the place in Wexford. Can’t get a one piece unfortunately as it won’t fit in the car Is is just a feel thing between one piece and 2 piece or are they better?

John Parris is very expensive although highly regarded I don’t know could I justify the cost! I looked at the website and the only one o could afford was the cheapest, which i didn’t particularly like the look of.

Holy Diver

etxp wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. I’ll look into the place in Wexford. Can’t get a one piece unfortunately as it won’t fit in the car Is is just a feel thing between one piece and 2 piece or are they better?

John Parris is very expensive although highly regarded I don’t know could I justify the cost! I looked at the website and the only one o could afford was the cheapest, which i didn’t particularly like the look of.

https://thesnookerforum.co.uk/

Have a look here for more info

AllForIt

I'm not a cue expert but I did buy a John Paris Cue in their store in south London, Forest Hill I think, way back in the late 90's. I bought the cheapest one they had. IiRC I paid £170 for it. High quality but I hated it. I think it was just too heavy for me. It didn't make me magically play any better either lol

You might find this of interest. Just popped up in my youtube feed the other day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_6tBPjmPpw

DuckSlice

AllForIt wrote: »

I'm not a cue expert but I did buy a John Paris Cue in their store in south London, Forest Hill I think, way back in the late 90's. I bought the cheapest one they had. IiRC I paid £170 for it. High quality but I hated it. I think it was just too heavy for me. It didn't make me magically play any better either lol

You might find this of interest. Just popped up in my youtube feed the other day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_6tBPjmPpw

I've seen that video before. I play golf quite a bit and its the same in that, you can spend thousands on clubs and still knock your first shot of the day out of bounds

Is there any shops around where you could go try cues out?

Joe_ Public

etxp wrote: »

I've seen that video before. I play golf quite a bit and its the same in that, you can spend thousands on clubs and still knock your first shot of the day out of bounds

Is there any shops around where you could go try cues out?

I dont know are you in dublin but the lads in the billiard company on Marlborough St are always helpful with advice. They have a table in the shop for that very purpose so probably worth a call if you are in the neighbourhood.

DuckSlice

Joe_ Public wrote: »

I dont know are you in dublin but the lads in the billiard company on Marlborough St are always helpful with advice. They have a table in the shop for that very purpose so probably worth a call if you are in the neighbourhood.

I'm in Galway, but I might take a trip up after a few weeks.

FR01

Joe_ Public wrote: »

I dont know are you in dublin but the lads in the billiard company on Marlborough St are always helpful with advice. They have a table in the shop for that very purpose so probably worth a call if you are in the neighbourhood.

Yes I’ve got to second that, great selection of cues etc. Run by two ex professional players too !

elgriff

OK sports in Rathmines usually has a good selection too.

fran38

etxp wrote: »

I'm in Galway, but I might take a trip up after a few weeks.

Ask the lads in the new snooker/pool club on the Tuam Rd for their opinions. Hotshots its called.

DuckSlice

fran38 wrote: »

Ask the lads in the new snooker/pool club on the Tuam Rd for their opinions. Hotshots its called.

I'm in there regular enough so will have a chat with them. Probably wont be going there for a while though with the virus and all that

fran38

etxp wrote: »

I'm in there regular enough so will have a chat with them. Probably wont be going there for a while though with the virus and all that

Get onto the Galway no1 😀

DuckSlice

fran38 wrote: »

Get onto the Galway no1 ��

Lol! I think I’d rather go it alone than that!:P

DuckSlice

They look lovely cues, but I think they are for American pool. I'm looking for an English Pool/Snooker cue. Thanks for the recommendation though.