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Mike Bender cue – Very unique


Mike Bender is a cue maker out of Alaska who has been making cues since 1992. Bender cues are easy to identify with the Bender name engraved on the joint pin.

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.

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Meucci Lock and Key cue

Meucci Lock and Key cue refinished here at Proficient. Bob Meucci is a cue maker who began making pool cues in 1975 out of Mississippi. Meucci cues are some of the most recognized pool cues on the planet. early models had Meucci Originals on the butt sleeve. Later models had the Meucci script writing on the butt cap. Bob now has a line of custom cues that has a BMC logo also.

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.

Mid 70’s Meucci Dice and Cards cue – Meucci Originals Prototype Gambler $5250


Mid 70’s Meucci Dice and Cards cue FOR SALE. This cue is a complete survivor. One shaft looks to have never been played, and the other maybe a handful of games. The cue looks like it was bought, put in the case, and never played. Of course due to a yellowing finish and settling we have refinished it to perfection. The cue was rewrapped in period correct Hurlbert linen. The butt and shafts are all straight together and apart. Cards are all perfect as pictured. This stopperless prototype is among the rarest of the pre Gambler Meucci Originals. One like this will not be found in better condition. A total unicorn for a Meucci collector. $5250

Weight – 20.6oz on both shafts
Shaft diameter – 13mm and 12mm
Length – 58.25″ and 60″
Butt section – 29″

Earliest of the Meucci’s – QB 1 Meucci Originals cue $825


This is the earliest of the Meucci cues. It was made when Bob Meucci worked for Paul Huebler… hence why there is a nylon insert. It just came out of a Meucci collection we are selling off. The shaft and butt are straight together and apart. The has a larger body to it than the later Meucci’s do after he refined his methods. The cue is in original condition with minimal play. We did hit some balls with it and it plays surprisingly well.

Weight – 19.7oz
Shaft diameter – 11.8mm
Length – 57.5″

This cue plays well enough to be put into use, or would probably sit as a piece of history in any serious Meucci collection.

1996 1 of 4 Mike Sigel cue


Mike Sigel cues are made out of Florida. Sigel cues are easy to identify by his signature somewhere on the cue. Sometimes the signature is followed by the date.

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.

2007 Birdseye Judd Fuller cue – 3 Shafts – $1575

2007 birdseye maple Judd Fuller cue. This was Larry Szwaczkowski’s playing cue. He was a great local player from around here, that has since passed. This cue has just come off of a complete refinish here at Proficient, and is in mint condition. One of the shafts has non matching ringwork, and a slight taper roll (12.4mm shaft). This cue is a great player, or would add to anyone’s collection.

Weight – 18.8oz, 18.7 and 18.8oz
Shaft diameter – 12.45mm, 12.4mm and 12.1mm
Length – 59″

2015 Zinzola cue #171 – $2160


The cue has been played with, and has some minor nicks and dings as pictured. These cues are really hard to come by, and have quite a story behind them. Here’s your opportunity to own one. Everything white on the cue appears to be ivory, and from what we’re told, it is. The wrap is elephant ear. The butt and shaft are straight. One shaft has a very slight taper roll.

Weight – 20.7oz and 20oz
Shaft diameter – 13mm and 12.75mm
Length – 58.75″

Jerry Rauenzahn Ebony 4 Point cue – Rambow Style – $1920


This cue was just released from a private Rauenzahn collection. The cue has been played with lightly, and has a handful of nicks and dings. Nothing that is easy to see. See pics for details. Everything white that is on the cue is ivory. Both butt and shafts are straight together and apart. All three of the Rauenzahn’s we’re posting feature red/white and blue veneers.

Weight – 20.2oz and 20oz
Shaft diameter – 13mm and 12.8mm
Length – 58.25″

$950 – George Balabushka cue GB-7 with 2 shafts


Weight – 19oz and 19.5oz
Shaft diameter – 12.5mm and 12.3mm
Length – 57.75″

This is a reproduction George Balabushka cue. The model is GB7 and it might be an out of production model. The cue just came off a complete refinish here at Proficient Billiards and is in mint condition with no nicks or dings. Both the shafts and butt are straight together and apart. One like this will not be found in better condition.