Tag: Cue Refinishing

01-501 Ebony and Birdseye Southwest cue

01-501 Ebony and Birdseye 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 01-501 Ebony and Birdseye Southwest 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 and Turquoise Mezz cue

Ebony and Turquoise Mezz cue

Mezz cues are imported from Japan. Mezz cues can be identified by a The Mezz decal. This Mezz 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 2-3 weeks depending on workload.

Southwest cue 08-381

Southwest cue 08-381

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 Southwest cue 08-381 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 Propeller cue

Meucci Propeller 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.

Meucci Bar Box Pro cue

Meucci Bar Box Pro 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.

Huebler Blue Spearhead Points

Huebler Blue Spearhead Points

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 Huebler cue Custom Shop 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.

Birdseye and Ebony Southwest cue

Birdseye and Ebony 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.

Meucci Originals Piano cue

Meucci Originals Piano 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.

Predator cue

Predator cue

Predator cues began distributing their line in 1994 in Jacksonville Florida. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

This Predator 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.

Meucci Originals Tomahawk cue

Meucci Originals Tomahawk 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.

Richard Helmstetter cue w/coat over wrap

Richard Helmstetter cue w/coat over wrap

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.

Ivory and Silver Richard Black cue

Ivory and Silver Richard Black cue

1979 Richard Black cue Richard Black began making cues in 1974 in Humble Texas. This Richard Black 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. #billiards #cuerepair #richardblackcue

Limited Predator by Jacoby cue

Limited Predator by Jacoby cue

Predator cues began distributing their line in 1994 in Jacksonville Florida. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

This Predator cue by Jacoby 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.

Turquois Inlaid Mezz cue

Turquois Inlaid Mezz cue

Mezz cues are imported from Japan. Mezz cues can be identified by a The Mezz decal. This Mezz 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 2-3 weeks depending on workload.

Paul Huebler Chess cue with case ***SOLD***

Paul Huebler Chess cue

This Paul Huebler cue was just refinished here at Proficient Billiards and is now being offered for sale. The Chess cue, 6 shafts, and a Huebler case.

The cue is completely nick and ding free and is in showroom condition. The original leather wrap was maintained and redyed after the refinishing process. The smooth leather wrap does have about 1/2 dozen marks that are present but does deter from the beauty of this cue. The cue is Rambow style without the stopper. Huebler 4 point 4 veneer cue with the vintage style ringwork.

Two of the shafts are finished gloss at the joint. The remaining 4 shafts are all cleaned and sealed but are not sprayed gloss at the joint. 5 shafts are straight and 1 shaft (11.25mm) has a slight taper roll. The butt section has a very slight lift at the A joint (top of wrap) that is about the thickness of a playing card. The shafts when attached all roll straight on the cue. 5 of the shafts appear to have ivory ferrules and one has a fiber ferrule. The tips are likely LePro.

The case is in good condition, but not mint (please see pics)

Butt Section 15.6 ounces 28.5 inches long
Shaft 1 – 12.15mm 3.9 ounces 31.25 inches
Shaft 2 – 12mm 4.1 ounces 31.25 inches
Shaft 3 – 12mm 3.7 oz 28.5 inches (non ivory ferrule)
Shaft 4 – 11.5mm 3.0 oz 28.75 inches
Shaft 5 – 12.15mm 3.3 oz 28.8 inches
Shaft 6 – 11.25mm 3.0 oz 29.75 inches (taper roll)

This is a hard to find cue with lots of extra shafts and a case. This cue would add to anyones collection or could be put back into service on the table. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by.