Oct
13th
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Product Description
After 3 years, the long anticipated 3rd Edition Blue Book of Pool Cues is ready and die hard fans are very excited about this new release! Almost 300 pages longer than the 2nd Edition, this new book is packed with illustrations, images and loads of new information on cue makers, cue models, and up-to-date pricing. Many color images are included. Editorial on cue collecting by noted journalist Tom Shaw must not be missed. This new 3rd Edition is a must have title… More >>
Blue Book of Pool Cues, 3rd Edition
By Bryan Ruppert on Oct 13, 2009 | Reply
Having played off and on for 20+ years I am now looking to purchase my first cue. I was hoping this book would help me decide or at least narrow my search. It did not. I did not find any info. on cue construction, Pros and Cons, what to look for (and out for), what brands are known for what. Nothing. I knew there wouldn't be great detail on every cue but I was hoping for something like "Balabushka is a good all around stick", "McDermott has a nice solid feel" and "Meucci is good for english players". Nope nothing even close. There is NO info. on materials or the pros and cons of different joints or tip materials. If you are looking to use this as a guide to purchase your cue for playing, save your money…. there is much better info. for free on the net.But, if you are looking into collecting cues as a hobby or business then this is the book for you.
Rating: 1 / 5
By E. P. Cane on Oct 13, 2009 | Reply
I wouldn't say this is a bad book, only that you need to know what you are getting to be sure it's what you want. If you just want a laundry list of pool cue makers and price lists, this is the way to go. If you want to learn anything about cuemaking or really get deeper into the art of custom cues, it's not. Unfortunately, I wanted the latter.
So what am I saying? I'm saying that the book is obviously extensively researched. However, it's presented very dryly. The black and white cue photos all look more or less the same. The descriptions for each cuemaker of how they got into cuemaking all read pretty much the same: "Blah blah, got into pool at an early age, blah blah always liked to work with wood, blah blah, started fixing my own cues, first by putting tips on them, etc."
I guess my biggest complaint is that there is little or nothing to really help you decide between these guys to determine who you would want to buy a cue from. I'm a player not a cue collector, so I'm interested in playing characteristics. There is next to no info of that type in this book.
So, again, bottom line is that it's mostly just a reference book of prices. If you want something more than that, don't get it.
Rating: 3 / 5
By bill.com on Oct 13, 2009 | Reply
get the book: position yourself for a great buy on a used stick.
find out what that old stick in the garage is selling for.
learn to identify cues that you encounter in league
matches and at tournaments.
get informed: speak with confidence about exotic woods, hand made
splices and inlays. get a basic history of the pool cue.
get the girl: show off your vintage cue, show her that you know how
use your stick, show her how to hold and stroke…
Rating: 4 / 5
By Virginia M. Minervin on Oct 13, 2009 | Reply
Blue Book of Pool Cues Husband was very happy to receive. I thought mailing could be less than 5 days of receiving.
Rating: 5 / 5
By G. Magee on Oct 13, 2009 | Reply
Great reference material for anyone interested in collecting cues. Just wish the book was hardback.
Rating: 5 / 5