Proficient Billiards – Pool Cue Repair, Refinishing, Restoration
Billiards, Pool cue, Cue repair, Cue refinishing
“Runde cues” refer to custom pool cues made by master craftsman Bob Runde, who also co-founded Schon Cues. After retiring from Schon, he created his own line of highly regarded custom cues known for their solid, crisp hit, a steel joint, and a 5/16 x 14 pin. Bob Runde began making cues in the early 1970s.
This Runde is an example of the cue refinishing that is done here at Proficient Billiards. Depending on workload refinishing usually takes about 2-3 weeks.
R Series Schon cues were a line of custom pool cues made by the company Schon Cues starting in 1981. While they are no longer produced as a separate series, they are considered classic favorites from Schon’s years of cue making and have been incorporated into the broader Schon STL series, which features a collection of 21 of their most popular designs, according to Schön Cues. This is an example of finish work performed here at Proficient Billiards. #schon cue #schon cues #proficient billiards
Early unmarked Jerry Franklin Southwest cue. The company Southwest cues started making cues in 1982. Jerry Franklin began with cue repair as most do in the early 80’s. DPK Kersenbrock helped form Southwest cues. Early examples are unmarked and can be authenticated by Southwest cues. Cues after 93 are easy to identify and have a brass pin with a cactus, date, and number. Jerry passed away at the age of 42. His wife Laurie Franklin and family continue to run the business. Southwest cues are highly sought after and there is a lengthy waiting period for one. Pool Hall Junkies the movie also helped to catapult Southwest cues. Pictured are a few examples of cue refinishing and cue repair that we have performed here at Proficient Billiards.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
