Weenie Beenie Helmstetter cue

This cue is not for sale it is an example of refinishing work done here at Proficient Billiards. Helmstetter made for the hand of Weenie Beenie. We did not remove the cap as it was glued on solid and we were afraid of doing damage to the cue. So the window is a bit hazy on the inside. Weenie was in the Color of Money and gave Fat’s his nickname.

Shark and Anchor Arnot cues

A pair of Arnot cues just finished up here at Proficient. They feature shark and anchor inlays which make them stand out in a crowd. 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. Call or Text 717.4788.CUE for any cue repair needs.

Ebony on ebony Omen cue – Good luck horseshoe cue

Pete Ohmen started Omen cues in 1979 in Florida. Most Omen cues that we see through here are identifiable by the pin that has Omen inscribed on it. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Our turnaround time is about 2 weeks right now. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

1984 Gus Szamboti cue

This is 1984 Gus Szamboti cue sent in for a refinish and a new lizard wrap by its original owner. The Cortland wrap was replaced with black lizard due to dry rot. The owner made a good choice. It looks fantastic on the cue. Refinish work is currently around 14 days. Call or text 717.4788.CUE or email sales@proficientbilliards.com

Before and Afters – Ginacue Barbell inlays

Ernie Gutierrez is a cue maker out of California who began making pool cues in 1961. Gina cues are easy to identify with the G logo on the butt cap, or earlier examples may have Gina cue engraved with block letters. 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.

Ebony Point Silver Inlay Cognoscenti cue

This Cognoscenti was sent in for a refinish, and a new linen wrap. The silver oval inlays combined with the ebony points set this cue off from the rest. Joe Gold is a cue maker out of Chicago, and his cues are easy to identify by the ringwork, and the epoxy 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. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

McDermott D19 cue – Before and After

This McDermott D19 cue is a great example showing how some logos can be brought back to life. Jim McDermott started the McDermott cue company in 1975 in Wisconsin. McDermott cues are easy to identify with the four leaf clover surrounding an M on the butt cap. Later models had a gold decal McDermott logo. 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. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

Nubs Wagner Nova cue

Pictured is a Nubs Wagner Nova cue that was bought new in 2001 at the Super Billiards Expo. The original owner said he paid $350 at that time. The cue was here for finish work and a new Irish linen wrap. Nova cues are easy to identify by their black phenolic insert on the shaft, or the logo on the butt cap. Also (as pictured) and not always known they have their company stamp under the linen wrap.

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. Call/text 717.4788.CUE with any repair questions.

Joe Gold Cognoscenti cue

Here is a Cognoscenti cue that was sent in for a refinish, and a new lizard wrap. We also custom fit two Predator 314 shafts to it. Joe Gold is a cue maker out of Chicago, and his cues are easy to identify by the ringwork, and the epoxy pin. It’s an ebony cue with floating ivory points. 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. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

Ebony and ivory Schon LTD cue

Alternating black and white points look really awesome on this Schon cue. It’s something that you usually don’t see. It has the older gold letter Schon shaft, which we are able to maintain during the finish process. This one came in for a refinish, and a leather wrap. 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. Call or text 717.4788.CUE or sales@proficientbilliards.com with any questions.

Adam cue – A/H-2 Americana

Here is an interesting example from the first catalog of Adam cues in 1970. The cue came in for a complete refinish. The Irish linen wrap was replaced with a dark green / white spec Hurlbert wrap from our linen archives. A cool piece of history from Richard Helmstetter.

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.

New cards

It’s been a few years since the Proficient cards were redesigned. The new ones have the fancy schmancy QR codes for quick access that are as slick as a speed dial on a touch tone phone. Fresh ones start going out with packages tomorrow. Thank you all for the 26 years… it’s your cues that have made this possible.

Schon cue – Logo in ivory window


This is a rarely seen Schon cue with the logo in one of the ivory windows. Almost all Schon cues have the logo on the butt cap. It’s an interesting design, with four ebony points featuring floating ivory inlays.

Schon began making custom cues in 1981 in Milwaukee Wisconsin. 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.

Meucci extreme makeover – before and afters

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.

Meucci Originals cue before and afters

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.