O´min cues - experiences, aggregate topic

[BoBnoGG!n]

thats exactly my point. people forget the reality of it, and that is, that they are just expensive sticks used to poke balls around a table. you can get cues made from ANYWHERE that feel great. to be honest, having a cue with NO badge on it, just points out how moronic people are. ive had a few Pro's pick up my cue, had a feel, hav a hit, and are overwhelmed with how well balanced and good it feels. ive also had complete moronic amateurs pick it up, look at it, and tell me "you got ripped off if you paid more than 80 bux for it" thinking, just because it uses Omin Airlock joints, that it is a cheap replica from china. having said that, it just comes down to how it feels FOR YOU. and thats where my personal experience comes in and i say, ive played with a handful of english cues, and so far have not been overly impressed. sure, they look pretty at times, with their jet black ebony, but its a waste of wood, if the cue itself doesnt play that well and isnt finished off well. considering the amount of cues Omin produce a year, their overall quality and control of it is fantastic value for money. 1Lawyer, try thinking outside the box for a change, and then maybe one day stepping out of it.

[Freddie Ng]

Totally agree with Bob.. you can ask Omin user around the world, and even professional or coach. I think they'll agree with Bob.
Btw, Rory Mcleod is using Omin..

[willytan]

Can everyone kindly get back into the topics rather than just comparing UK cue to Other country cue.

Cheers

[RGCirencester]

seems pretty on topic to me, the op asked opinions on omin cues, which would include how they compare to other brands!

for the record, airlock is my favourite kind of joint.

[cally]

for the record, airlock is my favourite kind of joint.

LOL........

[Acrowot]

One of the best cues I ever played with, was a snooker hall rack cue, maple, with no splices and stamped 18oz. it was as straight as a die. With no makers name
:snooker:

[bob1]

Why do you say that Air-lock joints are rubbish. I think an air-lock joint is the best.
They are certainly better then a Parris, or TW joint. And the MW cue maker has a
type of air-lock joint, and alot of people seem to love his product, and he is a
English cue maker so that would make 1Lawyer happy!

[wannabenumb]

I have beaten sooo much players that're using cues like john party, hO'le me, Hunt & Osaboma, fastercue, balakumar and powerkite when im using a china handmade or house cue, be it machine or hand finished!
One thing for sure.. after using an O'min cue, i will not go back to china cues! My cue was down due to the defected tip, people ask me play guess what, i rather don't... don't know why...

[bob1]

Hi eaoin11: I for one would be interested in any negative or postive feedback you have on the English cue makers, it would be helpfull for anyone deciding to buy a cue. Like I said
I like my O'min cue over the Parris and the TW. I have never had a MW but if you listen
to alot of people including the cuemaker he say's he makes the best cue in the world.
As anyone would know such a comment is rubbish. Unless he has tried every other cue makers
product in the world
Looking foward to your feedback

[bob1]

I have beaten sooo much players that're using cues like john party, hO'le me, Hunt & Osaboma, fastercue, balakumar and powerkite when im using a china handmade or house cue, be it machine or hand finished!
One thing for sure.. after using an O'min cue, i will not go back to china cues! My cue was down due to the defected tip, people ask me play guess what, i rather don't... don't know why...

What does your skill level have to do with the cue. You make it sound like you
can beat anyone. I am not sure if you have answered the question regarding
a good cue. You seem to suggest that most of the cue makers in the world
are crap? So what cue do you use? or is there anyone cue made in the world
that you like? If you don't like O'min what is it you don't like about it or the
other cue's you mention.

[1lawyer]

I gave O'min 7 out of 10. I am not saying they are bad, some are very good and if you like them fair enough.

Not as good as British makers like Hunt and Oz, Parris, T White, Stamford, Glover, D Coutts, NW cues or a few others are they, lets be fair...:snooker:

[Freddie Ng]

How do you rate them ??
According to ?

Just curious..

[sanman]

Not as good as English made cues, beware many of them look good but are often made often using a composite material that looks like ebony but is not.
Cheap, nice looking and comparable on price but no-where near as good as the British made market leaders and because of the mass produced way they make them they will not overtake them for now.

7/10 :snooker:

Beg to differ

[1lawyer]

Beg to differ

That's ok, its a forum built on debate. You can tell me why if you like I don't mind, if everyone was of the same opinion it would be a boring world.

[sanman]

That's ok, its a forum built on debate. You can tell me why if you like I don't mind, if everyone was of the same opinion it would be a boring world.

Most British cues makers concentrate with the top end stuff that are at least a few hundred pounds. Can't compete for price against chinese I guess so theirs is a niche market catering to the more serious players with more money. If you went down to Omins setup in bangkok he makes cues for all level of palyers and budget. From 15 pound machine made to handmades costing 300 to 400 USD. If I were to place any of omins top quality cue against the best of the british made cues there would be a few surprise in you assesment especially if I were to play with a handmade british cue without a badge and an omin cue without a badge many might actually choose an Omin. So as far as build quality goes Omin cues are amongst the best there is. The other thing about omin is that he is a top bloke. U can walk into his workshop and test any cues for hours and he is always on hand to advise etc. His stock of material is impressive. If you want a 20 year old piece of maple or an ash shaft with close grain he has it. So he is a serious and dedicated cue maker and i have as yet not seen a major complaint about his cues