Tulipwood Nova cue

Tulipwood Nova cue finished here at Proficient. Nubbs Wagner is a pool cue maker out of Wisconsin who has been making pool cues since 1994. Nova cues are easy to identify by the Nova logo on the butt cap.

This Nova 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.

Mid 90’s Meucci Pro Billiards Tour cue

Meucci Pro Billiards Tour

Mid 90’s Meucci Pro Billiards Tour cue. If you’re old enough, you’ll remember The Pro Billiards Tour on ESPN.

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.

Mike Bender cue – One of the fanciest on the planet

Mike Bender cue

We work on all shapes and sizes here at Proficient. This is one of the fanciest Bender’s on the planet. You can trust Proficient to make your cue look good too. 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 a Mike Bender 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.

1999 Bill Schick cue – Legend of pool Eddie Taylor’s cue

1999 Bill Schick cue – Legend of pool Eddie Taylor’s cue. This Bill Schick 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 MO-7 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.

The 1st ever outdoor pool tournament is in the books. The Great Outdoor Pool tournament

The Great Outdoors Tournament is in the books.

This past weekend Proficient Billiards own Matt Haines popped the cork in the main event (64 players), and split 1st place in the doubles (20 teams) with his partner Kelly Hossler. Matt plays with a Big Game tip (69 hardness). Big Game tips are tournament tested and proven. https.//biggametips.com/ #BigGameTips #woodshaft #nocarbon

1st Place Matt Haines

2nd Place Shawn Clapper

3rd Place Carmen Vicki Muckle

4th Place Jimmy Kallas

In the Sunday 1150 Doubles

It was getting late and the two top teams split the money and played one game for the win and the $5 difference lol.

1st Kelly Hossler and Matt Haines

2nd Kevin Sgrignoli and William Corsnitz

3rd Tiny Clint Murray and Jordan Murray

Photos from the event courtesy of JWC Portraitshttps://jwcportraits.passgallery.com/-greatoutdoorpoolto…/Art People Gallery

Event info and all pics found at https://proficientbilliards.com/…/the-great-outdoors…/

Early Tim Scruggs cue with a 3/8×10 pin and micarta joint

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

Highly inlaid Carolina Custom cue

Carolina Custom cue

This is by far the nicest Carolina Custom cue that we’ve ever had in the shop. This Carolina Custom 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.

Great Outdoors Pool Tournament Player Photos 6/14/2025

JWC Sports Photography JWC Portraits series of photos from The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament. Natural lighting was abundantly available. Player photos never looked so good. If you are looking for a great sports photographer I do recommend.

For the full size photos for framing or posters please visit https://jwcportraits.passgallery.com/-greatoutdoorpooltournament/gallery