Tag: Tim Scruggs cue

Sneaky Pete Tim Scruggs cue

Sneaky Pete Tim Scruggs cue

This sneaky pete Tim Scruggs cue is an example of finish work performed here at Proficient Billiards.

Tim Scruggs custom cues are among the most legendary and highly sought-after collectible cues in the billiards world. Having started his custom cue-making operation in Baltimore, Maryland in 1978, Scruggs earned a massive reputation for solid playability, vibrant point work, and impeccable ivory inlay designs. Because he is no longer building cues, they are highly collectible and tend to sell incredibly fast when they hit the market.

Key Characteristics & Mechanics

  • Pin Styles: While the classic 5/16×14 piloted joint is the most widely recognized signature of a Scruggs cue, he also built cues utilizing a radial pin (which became highly popular for its forward balance), 3/8×10 pins, and occasionally rare Acme pins.
  • Points & Inlays: Known for exceptionally clean craftsmanship, his catalog ranges from standard 4-point designs to incredibly rare 6-point inlay configurations and ebony butterfly full splices.
  • Logos: Cues feature different generations of the “TS” logo block, shifting from an older stamp style to a later version featuring a larger, more prominent “T”.

Very Early Tim Scruggs cue

Very Early Tim Scruggs cue

Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This Tim Scruggs 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. #timscruggscue

Bob Frey Sneaky Pete cue

Bob Frey Sneaky Pete cue

Bob Frey is a highly respected custom pool cue maker, particularly famous for his association with the legendary Tim Scruggs and his mastery of the “Sneaky Pete” style cue.

Here is a breakdown of what makes Bob Frey cues significant and what you can expect if you are looking to buy or learn about them:

1. Connection to Tim Scruggs

Bob Frey worked in the Tim Scruggs shop for many years. Because of this, his cues often share the same design DNA, high-quality craftsmanship, and playability characteristics as Scruggs cues, which are among the most collectible in the world. Collectors often seek out “Frey-built Scruggs” cues or Bob Frey’s own brand as a way to get “Scruggs-quality” performance.

2. Signature “Sneaky Pete” Cues

Frey is perhaps best known for his “True Sneaky Petes.” While many modern Sneaky Petes have visible logos or decorative rings, Frey’s traditional versions were designed to look exactly like a house cue (full-splice, wood-to-wood joint) while playing like a high-performance custom cue.

  • Joints: Often featured a 3/8-10 pin or a radial pin.
  • Woods: Commonly uses Bacote, Cocobolo, and highly figured Birdseye Maple.

4 Point Ebony Large Ivory Diamonds Tim Scruggs cue

4 Point Ebony Large Ivory Diamonds Tim Scruggs cue

Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This Tim Scruggs 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. #timscruggscue

Before and afters of Tim Scruggs cue

Before and afters of Tim Scruggs cue

Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This Tim Scruggs 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. #timscruggscue

Tim Scruggs cue – Ebony with Ivory Diamonds

Tim Scruggs cue

Tim Scruggs cue

Tim Scruggs cue with ivory diamonds, ebony points and a radial pin cue. Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This Tim Scruggs 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. #timscruggscue

6 Point Tim Scruggs cues are Far and Few

Tim Scruggs cues

Tim rarely ever made 6 point cues, and this one has inlays. It’s a real nice piece.

Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing takes about 10-14 days.

Rare Tim Scruggs Ebony Butterfly Cue – Ivory Ferrule – SOLD


This is a Tim Scruggs cue with the older logo. It is an ebony full splice with the butterfly. Cue has just been refinished and is in mint condition. One like it will not be found in better condition. From second hand information we have been told that there were only 7 made similar to it. Both the butt and shaft are straight together and apart. The ferrule is ivory the tip is LePro. Included are a set of jp’s. Plain TS sneakys fetch 1000+. This one here is levels above that. Do not let this opportunity pass you by.

Weight – 20.1oz
Shaft diameter – 13mm
Length – 58.5″

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Early logo Tim Scruggs cue – ivory joint

Tim Scruggs cue

SOLD Early logo Tim Scruggs cue with ivory joint and ferrules. Weights and dimensions on this one are setup for play.

  • Length – 58.5 inches
  • Shafts – 3/8×10 pin – 12.3 mm on both shafts (ivory ferrules)
  • Weight – 18.4 and 18.7 ounces (aluminum weight bolt)
  • This cue was just refinished with a new lizard wrap here at Proficient due to an aging and yellow finish. The shafts and butt are both straight together and apart. The joint is ivory and so are the ferrules. Tips look like they could be LePro. An embroidered Tim Scruggs sleeve comes with this cue. Vintage TS are becoming harder to find every day.