My Meucci Cues

[@apex_alchemy_knives]

I visit the Meucci Family Pool Hall in Byhalia Ms from time to time. Still family run. They pronounce it Mew-chi in the shop. Thats also were the cues are made. They have about 8 tables and a small shop in the back where they produce cues. Enjoyed the video , thanks. Ps. I use the predator z2 shaft on my 97-10. Love the combo with that cue.

[@rickreardon1644]

I have a meucci from the 80s Jimmie rempe series absolutely love that cue all I've ever used in more than 37 yrs

[@davidsiltz]

I was anti-Meucci back in the 80s, but I'd love to have one these days.

[@jsmeezy121679]

The red dot shaft is a 12.75mm solid maple shaft. The dot signifies the spine of the shaft and are meant to be played dot up for the best performance especially using draw english

[@davidsiltz]

Interesting. Thanks!

[@justinbryson]

Hi, off topic, but I just noticed that you have a Bank Shot Billiards tee shirt on. I lived in Louisville for 3 years, and that was a really nice pool hall. I heard they eventually sold the building, and closed. The last old school pool hall in Louisville. The old timers who hung out there seemed like Hustlers, lol, and I was told not to play those guys. The owners were really cool. I hear this new pool hall, Brick Yard Billiards, is amazing though. I hope to go back to Louisville someday. Great city. I really miss it. Nice Meucci cues, by the way. I very recently scored a very old Meucci Originals Lock and Key cue, from the 70's (from what I read). It is a pretty cool looking Meucci, I think.

[@davidsiltz]

After I moved back here in 1998, I was in there pretty much every night until I got a pool table in my house. Some of those guys might have been a little sketchy in the old days, but by the time I was hanging out there, they were mostly just railbirds.

[@justinbryson]

@ That is really cool. To be honest, I would mostly only go in there when I needed a tip put in my cue, which one of the co owners would do for me, for really cheap. Thinking back, I really wish I would have hung out there a lot more often. One of those old timers was really friendly, and a really good player.

[@gman5051]

Hey Dave .. nice looking cues .. I picked up a Muecci original, probably a 1 or 2 of its group , couldn’t find it in my search . But in great shape and has a nice hit . Thanks

[@davidsiltz]

The two I have definitely surprised me buy how nice they play.

[@losoj30]

If it has the black dot on the shaft. The shaft is a laminated shaft making it super hard.

[@davidsiltz]

Interesting. I remember seeing a video once that explained that all the markings meant on Meucci shafts. I've forgotten most of whatever was in that video.

[@MAGAEATSBOOGERS1]

I love Meucci cues, not just for the Playability but also for holding their value and quality. I have an original Gamblers with brass fittings one of the first in the 70s, a Casino 6, a Road Agent, a 21-3 and two Meucci diamonds. If you want to see an ALL OUT handmade Meucci look at the TAJ MAHAL Meucci,

[@davidsiltz]

Interesting!

[@nyquil07na38]

I bought one to try out. It is taking forever to get here. I ordered a 30 inch shaft and I guess that adds more than two months of leadtime in my case. I heard meucci got bought out but sounds like his daughter is still selling Meucci cues through the budget cue website.

[@davidsiltz]

I also heard they had been sold, but I never heard any details. Bob Meucci's daughter, perhaps. I'm not sure that would count as being sold.

[@davepaggy4218]

Yes was speaking of a joss you have. Simple design that you said you made a high ball run with.

[@davidsiltz]

My fault. I was reading too quickly. Good luck with your new Joss!

[@damonsobers9429]

That logos literally been that way for over 30 years

[@davidsiltz]

At least. I don't think I've ever seen a different logo on a Meucci.

[@MCtravler]

These production cues, Meucci, McDermott, Schon, Pechauer are all decent cues for a beginner, or if you can’t afford better. But none of them hold a candle to a custom cue. I used to play league with a Viking then two Schon cues. Then I bought a Manzino. Wow, what a huge difference in the hit and overall playability! I long ago sold those production cues and now own 23 custom cues by 22 different cue builders. Every one of those cues puts those production cues to shame. If players are serious about their game, they should avoid the hype of the McDermott’s, the Meucci’s, and even the Chinese built Predators, and invest in a custom cue.

[@davidsiltz]

I will respectfully disagree. I have some customs that look fantastic, but don't hit nearly as well as some of my production cues. It's possible that you've gotten lucky, and it's also possible that you and I just have different tastes in good hitting cues.

[@davidsiltz]

And I really wish I had a Manzino. I've entered a few raffles, but I've not gotten lucky so far.

[@MCtravler]

@@davidsiltz Yeah, they’re a big investment. You’re looking at $2500 for a plain Jane, up to many thousands of dollars.

[@wc5839]

I don't understand what Meucci doesn't just make a wrapless cue instead of putting a coating over the linen.

[@davidsiltz]

They were all like that back in the 1980s, at least all the Meucci cues that I saw back then. My HOF-1 does feel a little different that a straight wrapless cue would feel, but it's a very slight difference.

[@wc5839]

@@davidsiltz One of the players in my league has a Meucci and I held the wrap area. It felt strange to me. If felt a bit mushy but kind of plastic. I wasn't a fan of it.

[@gman5051]

Ya I agree ..kinda counterintuitive, but hey .. I guess that’s their trademark design , when I purchased a Muecci new and I opened it , I thought to myself where’s the wrap ? and I called Seyberts and they assured me it was wrapped . Black on black makes it difficult too

[@davidsiltz]

@@gman5051 It doesn't bother me nearly as much as it used to. But I am still quite curious as to what happens when it inevitably wears out and needs to be redone. Seems to me that would require a total refinish of the cue.

[@kevinoverall4640]

They do. I own one. No wrap at all. Just wood.

[@Spokes8192]

Im waiting on a 61 inch custom meucci to arrive. Just my current one that i love only 3 inches longer. Hope i haven't pissed away my money.

[@davidsiltz]

I doubt that you've pissed away your money. Will your case accept a 61" cue?

[@davidsiltz]

I mean, it's been 40 years. I'm sure they've fixed their ferrule issues by now.

[@Spokes8192]

@@davidsiltz It should. Be a tight fit though. As is, my joint protectors sit below the zipper and cap on my case.

[@davidsiltz]

@@Spokes8192 I guess it depends on whether the shaft is 3" long, or the butt is 3" long, or are they both long. I hope you like it a lot! 40 years ago, I knocked Meucci cues all the time. These days, I know better.

[@Spokes8192]

@@davidsiltz Butt 1 inch shaft 2 inch longer than standard. If it doesn't fit, I'll buy a new one. No plans on quitting anytime soon! Lol

[@godjhaka7376]

Was thinking of that meucci with the playing cards and dice with carbon shaft. But I'd want the whole set which would have to be custom msde . Matching breaker and jumper. Then i prob customize the cards to all Kings or Aces and the dice prob add to 13.

[@davidsiltz]

I know they used to do custom work, but I think there's a new owner of Meucci now, and I know nothing about them. I bet they'll still do custom work, but I don't know for sure.

[@brianlevandowski3167]

Any for sale ?

[@davidsiltz]

Not at this time. My girlfriend uses the Star one, and I'll be keeping the HOF-1.

[@davepaggy4218]

I've got a joss and helmstetter. To me they hit the same. How does a meucci hit? I'm looking for a true sneaky in purpleheart. Only meucci has one in the cues I would consider.

[@davidsiltz]

If I assume that a Helmstetter hits like an Adam cue, then your two cues probably both have fantastic hits. To me, the Meucci cues have a softer and "whippier" hit to them. Some people really like that, but not me.

[@davepaggy4218]

@davidsiltz thankyou. Yes it is an adams helmstetter. Looks like I'll go with the joss purpleheart sneaky like you have. Its more flash than I wanted.

[@davidsiltz]

@@davepaggy4218 The jump cue I have is a J Hanshew. It's purpleheart, though.

[@ryankoehler8038]

I was just saying the Logo kind of sucks on the bottom. Id like to see them go back to a simple lettering and just say meucci like the old cues. The logo is obnoxious.

[@davidsiltz]

Yep, once logos start looking like fashion statements or status symbols, the brand looks pretty pathetic to me.

[@Tater39]

Why do a review when you don't Even know what shaft your using?

[@davidsiltz]

This is not a review video.

[@palidiciovermingagurainia1760]

I remember the McDermott Meucci fued- still hate Meucci

[@davidsiltz]

I was in Omaha during my feuding days. Did you say you were from Chicago? I guess maybe the feud wasn't just local to Omaha.

[@christophercomments6411]

Hater

[@davidsiltz]

At one time, perhaps. More like "disliker" though that doesn't roll off the tongue as easily.