Tag: Cue Refinishing

Very Early Meucci Original Gambler cue


This is a 70’s/early 80’s Gambler. This was when they were trying different things, and before the Gambler became what it looks like today (MO-12).

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.

Ebony and Silver Mike Bender cue


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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Gary Johnson Spades cue – Stacked leather wrap – SOLD


This is a lightly used Gary Johnson spades cue with a black and brown stacked leather wrap. It comes with 2 shafts, and rolls straight together and apart.

Weight – 19.9oz and 19.8oz
Shaft diameter – 11.3mm for both shafts
Length – 58.5″

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Herman Rambow cue made for John Mortensen

Herman Rambow was a cue maker who began making cues in 1915 out of Chicago Illinois. Rambo cues are marked on the shafts and or the forearm of the cue. Rambo cues did not have Stoppers.

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.

Huebler 1990 Custom Shop Gambler Motif

Paul Huebler began making pool cues in the early seventies out of Missouri. I believe in the early days Bob Meucci and Paul Hubler worked together to start their companies. 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.

Weenie Beenie Helmstetter cue

This cue is not for sale it is an example of refinishing work done here at Proficient Billiards. Helmstetter made for the hand of Weenie Beenie. We did not remove the cap as it was glued on solid and we were afraid of doing damage to the cue. So the window is a bit hazy on the inside. Weenie was in the Color of Money and gave Fat’s his nickname.

Shark and Anchor Arnot cues

A pair of Arnot cues just finished up here at Proficient. They feature shark and anchor inlays which make them stand out in a crowd. 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. Call or Text 717.4788.CUE for any cue repair needs.

Ebony on ebony Omen cue – Good luck horseshoe cue

Pete Ohmen started Omen cues in 1979 in Florida. Most Omen cues that we see through here are identifiable by the pin that has Omen inscribed on it. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Our turnaround time is about 2 weeks right now. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

1984 Gus Szamboti cue

This is 1984 Gus Szamboti cue sent in for a refinish and a new lizard wrap by its original owner. The Cortland wrap was replaced with black lizard due to dry rot. The owner made a good choice. It looks fantastic on the cue. Refinish work is currently around 14 days. Call or text 717.4788.CUE or email sales@proficientbilliards.com