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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 – Meucci Originals cue Prototype Gambler $4500

Meucci Originals cue
Meucci Originals cue
Meucci Dice and Cards cue


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. This Meucci Originals 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.

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 – SOLD


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.

SOLD – 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.

Rare Tim Scruggs Ebony Butterfly Cue – Ivory Ferrule – SOLD


This is a Tim Scruggs cue with the older logo. It is an ebony full splice with the butterfly. Cue has just been refinished and is in mint condition. One like it will not be found in better condition. From second hand information we have been told that there were only 7 made similar to it. Both the butt and shaft are straight together and apart. The ferrule is ivory the tip is LePro. Included are a set of jp’s. Plain TS sneakys fetch 1000+. This one here is levels above that. Do not let this opportunity pass you by.

Weight – 20.1oz
Shaft diameter – 13mm
Length – 58.5″

sales@proficientbilliards.com
Text or call – 717.4788.CUE

Signed Casino 6 Meucci cue w/ extension – SOLD

This is a Meucci Casino 6 cue. This one is signed by Bob and since he has sold the company I’m not sure if signatures are an option anymore. This came in the shop as a trade that had very little play. Both the butt and shaft are straight together and apart. We decided to topcoat refinish it due to the fact that you could feel the rings and some of the inlay. Included is a extension and JP’s. Cue is 100% nick and ding free. One like it will not be found in better condition.

Weight – 19.2oz
Shaft diameter – 12.5mm
Length – 58.5″

sales@proficientbilliards.com
Text or call – 717.4788.CUE