Bob Frey Sneaky Pete cue

Bob Frey Sneaky Pete cue

Bob Frey is a highly respected custom pool cue maker, particularly famous for his association with the legendary Tim Scruggs and his mastery of the “Sneaky Pete” style cue.

Here is a breakdown of what makes Bob Frey cues significant and what you can expect if you are looking to buy or learn about them:

1. Connection to Tim Scruggs

Bob Frey worked in the Tim Scruggs shop for many years. Because of this, his cues often share the same design DNA, high-quality craftsmanship, and playability characteristics as Scruggs cues, which are among the most collectible in the world. Collectors often seek out “Frey-built Scruggs” cues or Bob Frey’s own brand as a way to get “Scruggs-quality” performance.

2. Signature “Sneaky Pete” Cues

Frey is perhaps best known for his “True Sneaky Petes.” While many modern Sneaky Petes have visible logos or decorative rings, Frey’s traditional versions were designed to look exactly like a house cue (full-splice, wood-to-wood joint) while playing like a high-performance custom cue.

• Joints: Often featured a 3/8-10 pin or a radial pin.
• Woods: Commonly uses Bacote, Cocobolo, and highly figured Birdseye Maple.