Tag: Schon Pool cue

Schon cue

This Schon cue is an example of finish work performed here at Proficient Billiards.

Schön Cues are highly sought-after, hand-built custom pool cues renowned for their signature stiff hit, piloted stainless steel joints, and meticulous inlay craftsmanship. Family-owned since its inception in 1981 by Terry Romine, the company deliberately maintains small-batch production out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, ensuring master craftsmen personally finish and test every piece to prevent the quality degradation typical of mass production. Their distinct, solid feel is generated by a combination of a 5/16×14 piloted stainless steel joint, a shorter pro taper, and high-quality Hard Rock Maple shafts.

The Schön Product Lineup

Schön organizes its production into distinct collections tailored for players, collectors, and enthusiasts looking for everything from classic designs to rare, one-of-a-kind art pieces:

• Schön STL Series: A collection of 21 core designs that celebrate classic favorites from historical R, SP, SL, and ST production runs.
• Schön CX Series: Exclusively manufactured for Cuestix International dealers, utilizing intricate exotic wood, turquoise, and micarta configurations.
• Schön LTD & Elite: Highly collectible, limited-run batches consisting of 12 or fewer (LTD) or 7 or fewer (Elite) total units ever made.
• Schön Unique: True one-of-a-kind cues where no duplicate is ever created.

Early Schon with Runde Era Ringwork

This early Schon with Runde era ringwork is an example of finish work performed here at Proficient Billiards.

Schon Cues have been premium, handcrafted custom pool sticks made in the USA since 1981. Founded by Terry Romine Sr. and later designed by Evan Clarke, these cues are engineered in small quantities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and are universally praised for their signature stiff, crisp hit, exceptional feedback, and meticulous inlay detail. Every genuine Schon cue features a signature piloted stainless steel joint with a 5/16×14 pin and a shorter shaft taper that delivers world-class stability and playability.

The Schon Engineering & Material

Schon intentionally avoids mass production, building cues on a select number of craftsman tables. Their intensive production process sets them apart:

• Wood Aging: Core woods like Birdseye Maple and exotic species are cut and rested for six weeks, then gradually turned down weekly before any inlay work begins.
• Exotic Material Packages: Inlays feature high-caliber elements like Ebony, Cocobolo, Micarta, Elforyn, and vibrant Turquoise or Abalone shells.
• No Changes to Playability: Whether you purchase an entry-tier model or a highly ornate custom cue, the internal engineering, shaft quality, and hit remain identical—you are strictly paying for the visual complexity of the inlay package.

Pair of R Series Schon cues

This pair of R Series Schon cues are examples of finish work performed here at Proficient Billiards.

Schon Cues have been premium, handcrafted custom pool sticks made in the USA since 1981. Founded by Terry Romine Sr. and later designed by Evan Clarke, these cues are engineered in small quantities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and are universally praised for their signature stiff, crisp hit, exceptional feedback, and meticulous inlay detail. Every genuine Schon cue features a signature piloted stainless steel joint with a 5/16×14 pin and a shorter shaft taper that delivers world-class stability and playability.

The Schon Engineering & Material

Schon intentionally avoids mass production, building cues on a select number of craftsman tables. Their intensive production process sets them apart:

• Wood Aging: Core woods like Birdseye Maple and exotic species are cut and rested for six weeks, then gradually turned down weekly before any inlay work begins.
• Exotic Material Packages: Inlays feature high-caliber elements like Ebony, Cocobolo, Micarta, Elforyn, and vibrant Turquoise or Abalone shells.
• No Changes to Playability: Whether you purchase an entry-tier model or a highly ornate custom cue, the internal engineering, shaft quality, and hit remain identical—you are strictly paying for the visual complexity of the inlay package.

Runde Schon Heart cue – 1 of 1

This Schon heart cue was made by Bob Runde for his daughter. This is an example of refinish work performed here at Proficient Billiards.

Schön Cues is a highly regarded, family-owned custom pool cue manufacturer established in 1981 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by Terry Romine Sr. and Bob Runde. Known for their signature stiff, crisp hit and artisan handcrafted detail, the name literally stands for the German meaning behind the word—”Beautiful”. The cues are built in small quantities by a tight staff of master craftsmen and are widely sought after for maintaining superb resale value.

Key Engineering & Playing Characteristics

• The Stiff Hit: Achieved through a heavy-duty piloted stainless steel joint, a 5/16×14 pin, and a shorter shaft taper.
• Genuine Inlays: All diamonds, spears, and points are individual pieces of exotic wood, abalone, mother-of-pearl, or silver hand-cut and leveled flush with the surface—never decals or stickers.
• Premium Materials: Built using fully aged hard rock maple shafts cured for years to prevent warping, accompanied by exotic wood bases like Ebony, Cocobolo, Bocote, and Tulipwood.
• Interchangeable Shafts: Every cue is finished using exact, unified standards, allowing new factory Schön Custom Cues Shafts to screw seamlessly onto almost any Schön butt.

Schon R1 cue that was just here for refinishing work at Proficient Billiards.

Schön Cues is a highly prestigious, small-batch American custom pool cue manufacturer. Founded in 1981 by Terry Romine Sr. and legendary cue maker Bob Runde in Wisconsin, the brand is globally renowned for producing heirloom-quality cues that emphasize a signature “stiff hit”. The word “Schön” is German for “beautiful,” which directly reflects their intricate hand-cut inlay work and use of rare, hand-selected exotic hardwoods.

Schon SP-35 Playboy cue

Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 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.

Schon SL24 cue

Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 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.

R Series Schon cue

Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 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 Schon cue

Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 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.

Schon R-12 cue

Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 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 Birdseye Schon cue

Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 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.

Schon SP cue

Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 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.