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Originally Posted by unclebilly
So he said he could only send $1000 at a time for the deposit…
What is one of these cues worth?
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So, he sent a check instead. Price varies depending on materials, inlays, etc. Flippers are out there...they usually sell their cues somewhere around $9K. But these usually less ornate than the one Ken ordered, usually plain Jane cues...so figure he probably paid around that after being on the list. But like some here post about their Rolex, it's no problem getting your money back...often more.
Don't read me wrong...they are an excellent cue. But a big part of the price is the attached status. So, in that regard quite comparable to Rolex.
How much does the cue matter to your game? Lots of debate about that...and it's really difficult to judge. It takes a lot more than a good cue to reach even a decent amateur level of the game. If one is serious about getting really good? Much better off to spend around a grand for a decent playing cue, then more for a break cue, and a jump cue...a decent case & accessories, couple of grand could buy a more than adequate playing set. Then, spend on good professional instruction & table time..lots and lots of table time. Pool is possibly the toughest game in the world to get really-really good at.
Pro level? One needs to be born with a certain natural level of hand/eye coordination and then be willing to dedicate your life...is it worth it? Not to most people. But there are some...
Here are hilghts from The World Pool Masters tourney going on now in Britland. 16 of the best were invited. Every player in this video has thousands of practice hours behind him...they make the difficult look easy. 2nd match begins at around 31 minutes, has the USA's best player, Shane Van Boening get sent home by "Big Ko", the eldest of 2 brothers from Taiwan. Shane almost 40 now..his game slipping a bit. I suspect eyesight...maybe simple burnout. He started playing at age 3 or 4, turned pro during his teens. (edit) Very tight pockets here. Most big tournaments have 4 1/2" wide corner pockets. I'm guessing these must be four...maybe even a bit less. (balls are 2 1/4" dia.)