Josswest Box cue

Josswest Box cue

Bill Stroud began Josswest cues in 1972. Previous to that, he worked with Dan Janes and Tim Scruggs in 1968 on Joss cues. JossWest cues are easy to identify with the JW logo. Early Josswest cues had a sideways W.

This Josswest cue 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.

The “Teddy Bear” Palmer Window cue

The “Teddy Bear” Palmer Window cue

Palmer custom cues was started in 1964 in Elizabeth New Jersey. Early models were not marked. Some models had the gold foil that said original by Palmer in the window. Later models had Palmer on the butt cap, and also Palmer custom cue on the butt cap.

This Palmer cue 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. Call 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

Roberto Franco cue

Roberto Franco cue

Roberto Franco is a cuemaker that began his career in OB cues. He opened up his own shop in 2020, and has been making cues since.

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.

Meucci Originals cue

Meucci Originals cue

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 Meucci cue 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.

Ebony 4 Point It’s George cue

Ebony 4 Point It’s George cue

Mike Roberts began It’s George cues in 1989 out of Shreveport Louisiana. It’s George cues are easy to identify by the It’s George logo found on the Delrin butt cap.

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.

Joe Porper cue

Joe Porper cue

Not only is he responsible for creating the Porper lathe, Joe Porper also created pool cues. This cue 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. Call 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

4 Point Ebony Large Ivory Diamonds Tim Scruggs cue

4 Point Ebony Large Ivory Diamonds Tim Scruggs cue

Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This Tim Scruggs cue 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. #timscruggscue

Meucci Chess cue

Meucci Chess cue

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 Meucci cue 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.

McDermott G522 Deer cue

McDermott G522 Deer cue

We did a coat over wrap on this McDermott G522 Deer cue. It’s not normally done on McDermott’s, but it came out really nice.

Jim McDermott started the McDermott cue company in 1975 in Wisconsin. McDermott cues are easy to identify with the four leaf clover surrounding an M on the butt cap. Later models had a gold decal McDermott logo.

This McDermott cue 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.

Before and Afters of a Helmstetter cue

Before and afters of a Helmstetter cue

Richard Helmstetter was an importer of pool cues from both Brands Helmstetter and Adams cues since 1970. Helmstetter cues are easy to identify with a Helmstetter logo on the forearm. He also has done some other private label cues similar to the ones like the Jim Rempe series and Robert Weir series.

This Helmstetter cue 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.

Pink Butterfly Splice Dzuricky cue

Pink Butterfly Splice Dzuricky cue

This Dzurkicky cue 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. Call 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

Ebony Art Cantando cue

Ebony Art Cantando cue

Art Cantando studied under Barry Szamboti. It was said he only made around 125 cues. They are extremely rare and valuable. Here’s an example of one we worked on.

This Art Cantando cue 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.

Customer Feedback about this job…
A huge thank you to Proficient Billiards, the leading company for cue refinishing in the United States! Their reputation for outstanding quality and truly exceptional customer service is absolutely unequaled.

My Art Cantando cue arrived today, and it is simply flawless – I’m in complete awe! Words can’t express my deepest gratitude to Scot and his incredible team for doing such an amazing, meticulous job. A special thank you as well to Martin Bick for supplying the most beautiful piece of ring-belly lizard wrap I’ve ever seen – it’s absolutely perfect.

I couldn’t possibly be happier with the entire experience. The care, communication, and craftsmanship you all provided went far above and beyond my expectations. Thank you, thank you, thank you for making this such a joyful and memorable process! I’m beyond grateful and will enthusiastically recommend Proficient Billiards to everyone I know. 

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Paul Drexler PFD Studios cue

Paul Drexler PFD Studios cue

Paul Drexler is a pool cue maker out of Connecticut who began in 1989. Drexler cues PFD custom cues are easy to identify with the PFD logo on the butt cap.

This PFD Paul Drexler Studios cue 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.

A comparison of Meucci JR-3 cues

A comparison of Meucci JR-3 cues

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 Meucci cue 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.