Proficient Billiards – Pool Cue Repair, Refinishing, Restoration
Billiards, Pool cue, Cue repair, Cue refinishing
$575 – This is a 4×8 Volturi cue case in mint condition. These cases are handcrafted. This is the first one we have had here at the shop and I must say it is eye catching and very detailed. The case is perfect. See pictures for details.
Description
Weight – 20.3 ounces
Length – 58.5 inches
This is a Predator BK Rush cue is mint condition. It doesn’t have any signs of use. It rolls straight together and apart.
Description
Weight 18.1 ounces
Lenght 58.5 inches
Shafts 12.9mm
This is a Predator cue. 8 point sneaky pete barely played with. It is in mint condition, with no signs of use. It comes with a 12.9mm Revo shaft. The cue rolls straight together and apart.
Description
Weight 19.9 ounces
Lenght 59.5 inches
Shafts 13mm
This is a Nubs Wagner Nova 4 point up/down cue. The cue is used, but in amazing shape. There are no nicks or dings in the butt section. The cue would could be an excellent player or add to anyones collection.
Description
Weight 19.4 and 19.6 ounces
Lenght 58.25 inches
Shafts 12.5 and 12.25mm
This is a Bob Owen cue with original Balabushka parts. It’s a 4 point with spliced veneers. The blue rings are from Balabushka’s shop. It’s a super sharp looking cue from yesterday. The butt and shafts are straight together and apart. The pictures don’t do it any justice.
Description
Weight 17.4 and 17.7 ounces
Lenght 58.5 inches
Shafts 12.5 and 12.7mm
This Weston cue is an amazing player. It was a starter cue for Brandon Sluzalis back in the day. This cue was in collection for a decade and a day here at Proficient. It is a great piece that is ready to be passed on. The butt and one shaft are straight one shaft has a roll. Do not let this opportunity pass you by.
The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament is a first of its kind outdoor pool tournament held here in Lancaster County, PA. This event, proudly presented by Proficient Billiards, promises to be an exciting and unique experience for both players and spectators.
The Main Event will feature a thrilling 64 Player double elimination format for 9 Ball on Saturday, June 14th. Participants can expect a competitive atmosphere, where skill and strategy will be on full display.
Preceding the main event, on Friday night, players are invited to join in the fun by entering several mini tournaments, allowing everyone a chance to showcase their talents in a more casual setting.
On Sunday, there will be a 32 Team / Scotch Doubles event, part of The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament, which adds a layer of teamwork and camaraderie to the competition. This format caters to both seasoned players and newcomers, ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate and enjoy the festivities.
This event is designed for individual players who will compete against one another in a series of matches. Expect a challenging yet rewarding experience where skill levels vary, and everyone has a chance to rise to the occasion.
The doubles event encourages teamwork and strategy as players pair up to compete together. This format fosters camaraderie and is a great way to bond with friends while enjoying the sport.
The tournament is being held at The Ephrata Amvets Post 136, located at 614 S State St, Ephrata, PA 17522. The AMVETS ORGANIZATION has made a significant long-term economic impact by providing assistance, jobs, and services to veterans and their communities for nearly 80 years.
Every dollar spent on food, drinks, or other items at the club helps support this noble mission. By participating in the tournament, you are not only enjoying a wonderful game but also contributing to a worthy cause that aids our veterans.
An outdoor Pool Tournament is a revolutionary idea from Scot Sherbine at Proficient Billiards. Traditionally, pool is played indoors, but this innovative concept has been met with enthusiasm and excitement.
The Great Outdoors Tournament offers a refreshing change for players who love the game and enjoy the outdoors. In addition to the thrilling matches, added activities will include corn hole and badminton, providing fun alternatives for those looking to take a break from the table.
To add to the atmosphere, there will be a delicious pig roast, and players are encouraged to bring comfy chairs and E-Z ups to relax and enjoy the day. This fusion of competition and leisure embodies the spirit of community and enjoyment that the tournament aims to achieve.
Join us for The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament and bring your friends along to witness an unforgettable competition.
The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament is not just about games; it’s a chance to connect with fellow pool enthusiasts.
As the excitement builds for The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament, participants are gearing up for an exhilarating experience.
The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the game in a fresh environment.
Participants should prepare for an exhilarating day filled with competitive spirit and chances to showcase their skills. This event will feature a diverse range of players, making it an exciting environment for both competitors and spectators.
This doubles event is perfect for those who thrive on teamwork and strategy. Participants will be paired with friends or fellow players to navigate the challenges of the tournament together.
The Great Outdoors Tournament is entirely off-grid and powered by the sun, showcasing a commitment to sustainability. This year, we are utilizing a Hyundai Ioniq 5 to generate and store electricity for the event.
Solar panels installed at Proficient Billiards will generate the necessary power, which will then be stored in the Ioniq 5. This clean energy will be used to power lights, refrigeration, and the music/PA system throughout the event, demonstrating how accessible off-grid power can be.
It’s a remarkable example of how innovation can coexist with leisure and competition.
We would like to express our gratitude to our fine sponsors for this year’s event:
Lancaster Hyundai – expect some new models on-site for viewing.
Ephrata Amvets – generously providing the space for this event, a crucial contribution to our success.
Dee Dee’s Delight’s & More – a local catering service from Manheim PA that will delight your taste buds.
Proficient Billiards and its subsidiaries, Billiards Bones and Big Game Tips, for their ongoing support and promotion of billiards.
Thanks to our sponsors for supporting The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament and helping make this event possible.
We look forward to capturing great moments at The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament.
Special shout out to:
Tiny Murray of CTM Automotive for expertly setting up the pool tables, ensuring everything is in perfect condition for the tournament.
JWC Portraits – for capturing the unforgettable moments of our players and the event through stunning photography. Their work helps retain the memories of this fantastic tournament.
BILLIARD BONES™ only $19.95 FREE SHIPPING
Place your bet, roll, and let BILLIARD BONES™ take care of the rest.BILLIARD BONES™ is an exciting new way to start your next set of pool. The game is played with 3 regulation sized engraved dice. The dice will decide what game you will play (8 ball, 9 ball, or 10 ball), what the length of the race will be, and who breaks. With 54 different combinations, there is plenty of action with a throw of the dice.
These dice are made for you in Lancaster County PA at Proficient Billiards. The patent pending idea comes from a cuebuilder who has stood in front of a lathe for decades and the insanity that comes from that. These dice are perfect for all levels of play. The recreational shooter, the league champs, and of course the gamblers.
Please Enjoy Billiards Dice,
Scot Sherbine
BILLIARD BONES™ Billiards Dice
“Thanks for making his Christmas experience the best! If you wanted to put this on your website, so people know that kids need pool sticks too no problem!”
Weight – 19.9oz
Shaft diameter – 13.15mm
Total Length – 59 3/4″
Butt Length – 29 3/16″
Shaft Length – 30 1/2″
This is a Doc Frye cue. It was bought by it’s 2nd owner in 1971 at Blackie’s Billiards in Bethlehem PA. He stated that he paid $40 at that time. The butt section is straight. The shaft has a roll of about 1/8″. When screwed together the cue rolled straight at the tip. The cue is in 100% original condition and ready to be put in collection or as the owner states “plays amazing” and could be put right back use.
This case is a first generation Whitten 2X4 leather cue case. It is the older heavier built like a tank case. This one is grey leather and in nice shape with only slight signs of use (mostly storage). Pictured up close are some small scuffs and nicks. This case was personalized and in speaking with Dan you can purchase a new name tag or a blank one. We custom laser cut one here with the new Whitten logo and installed that over the personalized one.
This is a brand new Scot Sherbine Sneaky Pete cue just finished up. Everything is in mint condition, and ready to go. The pin is 5/16×14. The cue comes with a Big Game tip www.biggametips.com
Weight – 20.6oz
Shaft diameter – 12.8mm
Length – 58.5″
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 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.
Always buying, selling and trading. Check out our store link… https://proficientbilliards.com/category/for-sale/
Meucci Lock and Key cue refinished here at Proficient. 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 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 70’s Meucci Dice and Cards cue FOR SALE. This cue is a complete survivor. One shaft looks to have never been played, and the other maybe a handful of games. The cue looks like it was bought, put in the case, and never played. Of course due to a yellowing finish and settling we have refinished it to perfection. This Meucci Originals cue was rewrapped in period correct Hurlbert linen. The butt and shafts are all straight together and apart. Cards are all perfect as pictured. This stopperless prototype is among the rarest of the pre Gambler Meucci Originals. One like this will not be found in better condition. A total unicorn for a Meucci collector.
Weight – 20.6oz on both shafts
Shaft diameter – 13mm and 12mm
Length – 58.25″ and 60″
Butt section – 29″
This is the earliest of the Meucci cues. It was made when Bob Meucci worked for Paul Huebler… hence why there is a nylon insert. It just came out of a Meucci collection we are selling off. The shaft and butt are straight together and apart. The has a larger body to it than the later Meucci’s do after he refined his methods. The cue is in original condition with minimal play. We did hit some balls with it and it plays surprisingly well.
Weight – 19.7oz
Shaft diameter – 11.8mm
Length – 57.5″
This cue plays well enough to be put into use, or would probably sit as a piece of history in any serious Meucci collection.
This Early 1983 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.
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.
Saturday MAIN EVENT (64 Players) Handicaps based on Fargo and or Leagues
These handicaps will be posted in advance. If you see something objectionable report it to us for review. Join us for the Great Outdoors Pool Tournament!
Don’t miss out on the Great Outdoors Pool Tournament, an event filled with excitement and competition!
The Hilton in Ephrata is offering discounts on rooms for players and attendees of the tournament. Please email and a link will be provided.
Double Elimination Race to your Handicap. Split bracket. Split occurs in the middle of the field playing. 32 High / 32 Low Redraw for the final 16.
| Handicap | Race To |
| 424 and lower | 4 |
| 425 – 474 | 5 |
| 475 – 524 | 6 |
| 525 – 574 | 7 |
| 574 – 599 | 8 |
| 600 – 630 | 9 |
| 631 – 660 | 10 |
| 661 – 710 | 11 |
| 711 and higher | 12 |
Players will receive a dog tag that will have your name and what your race is. (Tournament Director is shown for example… not playing)
This is the final list of players and the race that will be used. If you see anything questionable please alert us. There were some conversions from league play and we have vetted everything to the best of our knowledge.
Schedule of Events / Itinerary
| PLAYER NAME | RACE TO | HANDICAP | Robustness |
| Brandon Sluzalis | 11 | 702 | 2360 |
| Matt Krah | 11 | 697 | 12235 |
| Eric Gonzalez | 11 | 681 | 32* |
| Matt Haines | 10 | 660 | 1592 |
| Jason Kochenour | 10 | 652 | 2491 |
| Kevin Sgrignoli | 9 | 613 | 1366 |
| Cody Roemer | 9 | 613 | 682 |
| Tiny Murray | 9 | 608 | 1433 |
| Eric A Torres | 9 | 604 | 307 |
| Mike Kauffman | 8 | 591 | 751 |
| Edward Mejia | 8 | 585 | 1512 |
| Shane Clayton | 8 | 577 | 2406 |
| Dave Cericola | 8 | 577 | 1702 |
| Matt Harnish | 7 | 573 | 780 |
| Kenny Magana | 7 | 560 | 118 |
| Jimmy Kallas | 7 | 553 | 1226 |
| Duane Spotts | 7 | 551 | 200 |
| Scott Ford | 7 | 546 | 1241 |
| Jeffery Pry | 7 | 538 | 1205 |
| Felix Julio Miranda | 7 | 538 | 858 |
| Jennifer Kelly | 7 | 526 | 1502 |
| Matthew Lewellen | 7 | 526 | 261 |
| Derick Wilt | 6 | 523 | 660 |
| Josh Keglovics | 6 | 521 | 75* APA6 |
| Carmen Muckle | 6 | 520 | APA6 |
| Terry Lesher | 6 | 520 | APA6 |
| Nick Abreu | 6 | 520 | 0* |
| Don Hatch | 6 | 520 | APA6 |
| Rob Clement | 6 | 520 | TAP6 |
| Jay Styer | 6 | 520 | APA6 |
| Edwin DeJesus | 6 | 514 | 368 |
| Jordan Murray | 6 | 512 | 461 |
| Shawn Kunkelman | 6 | 500 | APA 5(8) 7(9) |
| Tom Groff | 6 | 500 | 455/27* APA 6(8) 7(9) |
| Steve Whiteman | 6 | 495 | 987 |
| Bernd Berger | 6 | 494 | 640 |
| Kelly Hossler | 6 | 493 | 1081 |
| Alan Rodemyer | 6 | 493 | 846 |
| Colleen Shoop | 6 | 485 | 1694 |
| Josh Scotten | 6 | 478 | 1180 |
| Ash Bane | 6 | 474 | 200 |
| Ryan Stiber | 5 | 473 | 147* |
| Brent Brumbach | 5 | 470 | 544/18* APA5 |
| Shawn Clapper | 5 | 470 | 388/68* |
| David R. Wheary | 5 | 468 | 267 |
| Zac Statts | 5 | 464 | 188* |
| Dwight Ashley | 5 | 461 | 177* |
| Jeremy Maurer | 5 | 450 | APA4 |
| Mike Plowden | 5 | 449 | 446 |
| Edward Hombach | 5 | 446 | 701 |
| Kevin Colamarino | 5 | 439 | 97* APA5 |
| Nick Shonsky | 5 | 439 | 136* |
| Justin Esh | 5 | 439 | 1250 |
| Louie Valentin | 5 | 434 | 321 |
| Matt Hagy | 4 | 423 | 694 |
| Drew Stadel | 4 | 420 | 275 |
| Lee Risser | 4 | 420 | APA 4 |
| David Green | 4 | 403 | 758 |
| Michael Sandridge | 4 | 400 | 466/33* APA3 |
| Shawn Harnish | 4 | 396 | 282 |
| William Irish | 4 | 386 | 176* |
| Randy Moore | 4 | 385 | 345 |
| Andrea Parra | 4 | 362 | 281 |
| Tina Clepper | 4 | 301 | 111* |
This is the final list of players and the race that will be used. If you see anything questionable please alert us. There were some conversions from league play and we have vetted everything to the best of our knowledge.
EVENT IS FULL. THANK YOU… $1000 added for full field @ 64.
$65 entry fee
minus $3credit card fees = $62
minus $15 greens fee = $47
times 64 players = $3008
if full field add $1000.00
Total is $4008
64 player split bracket (32/32). Top 8 from each come back and redraw for the final 16 bracket. Here is the payout considering a full field ($1000 added)
1st Place $1250.00
2nd Place $750.00
3rd $500.00
4th $300.00
5th / 8th $150.00
9th / 16th $75.00
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With over a quarter century of experience here at Proficient we understand that leather by nature has inconsistencies in hardness. And for this reason we test in house and grade each tip individually with a hardness number. Dialing in and fine tuning the tip you play with is one of the most important things you can do for your game.
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