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 Herman Rambow 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.

8 of 100 Predator cue by Jacoby

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.

Huebler cue Custom Shop Gambler Motif – March 1990

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.

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.

Arnot Shark cue and Arnot Anchor cue

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 Arnot Shark cue and Arnot Anchor cue are examples 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 Omen cue is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Turnaround time for cue refinishing is about 2 weeks. 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

Ginacue Barbell cue inlays – before and afters

Ernie Gutierrez is a cue maker out of California who began making pool cues in 1961. Gina cues are easy to identify with the G logo on the butt cap, or earlier examples may have Gina cue engraved with block letters.

This Ginacue Barbell 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 Points Silver Inlay Cognoscenti cue

This Cognoscenti was sent in for a refinish, and a new linen wrap. The silver oval inlays combined with the ebony points set this cue off from the rest. Joe Gold is a cue maker out of Chicago, and his cues are easy to identify by the ringwork, and the epoxy pin.

This Cognoscenti 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 or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

McDermott D19 Dice cue – Before and After

This McDermott D19 cue is a great example showing how some logos can be brought back to life. 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 D19 Dice 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 or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

Nubs Wagner Nova cue

Pictured is a Nubs Wagner Nova cue that was bought new in 2001 at the Super Billiards Expo. The original owner said he paid $350 at that time. The cue was here for finish work and a new Irish linen wrap. Nova cues are easy to identify by their black phenolic insert on the shaft, or the logo on the butt cap. Also (as pictured) and not always known they have their company stamp under the linen wrap.

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/text 717.4788.CUE with any repair questions.

Joe Gold Cognoscenti cue – Ebony and Ivory

Here is a Cognoscenti cue that was sent in for a refinish, and a new lizard wrap. We also custom fit two Predator 314 shafts to it. Joe Gold is a cue maker out of Chicago, and his cues are easy to identify by the ringwork, and the epoxy pin. It’s an ebony cue with floating ivory points.

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 your cue repair needs.

Ebony and ivory Schon LTD cue

Alternating black and white points look really awesome on this Schon cue. It’s something that you usually don’t see. It has the older gold letter Schon shaft, which we are able to maintain during the finish process. This one came in for a refinish, and a leather wrap.

This Schon LTD 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 or text 717.4788.CUE or sales@proficientbilliards.com with any questions.

Ariel Carmeli cue – 3 high/3 low points, ivory inlays


This Ariel Carmeli cue was sent for a butt sleeve refinish only. The elephant ear wrap was maintained throughout the process, and re-dyed after the finish work was completed. This cue has the well known split ring Carmeli design. Ariel has been making cues since 1994, and is located in California.