Tag: Cue Refinishing

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.

Always buying, selling and trading. Check out our store link… https://proficientbilliards.com/category/for-sale/

The quintessential Jerry Franklin Southwest cue


Early unmarked Jerry Franklin Southwest cue. The company Southwest cues started making cues in 1982. Jerry Franklin began with cue repair as most do in the early 80’s. DPK Kersenbrock helped form Southwest cues. Early examples are unmarked and can be authenticated by Southwest cues. Cues after 93 are easy to identify and have a brass pin with a cactus, date, and number. Jerry passed away at the age of 42. His wife Laurie Franklin and family continue to run the business. Southwest cues are highly sought after and there is a lengthy waiting period for one. Pool Hall Junkies the movie also helped to catapult Southwest cues. Pictured are a few examples of cue refinishing and cue repair that we have performed here at Proficient Billiards.

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.

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″

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.

Always buying, selling and trading. Check out our store link… https://proficientbilliards.com/category/for-sale/

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.