Meucci Gem-2 Pool Cue – Exclusive Final Inventory
Overview:
The Meucci Gem-2 Pool Cue was marketed as a limited-edition model, initially planned with a production cap of 250 cues. However, only 77 units were ever produced, adding to its rarity and desirability among collectors and players alike. This is the final Meucci Gem-2 in our inventory, and it is unnumbered—a unique distinction, as all previous cues in this edition were numbered.
Following the retirement of Bob Meucci, founder of Meucci Cues, LLC, on October 13, 2022, Budget Billiards has ended its partnership with the brand. This decision is a result of significant concerns regarding product quality, warranty support, and business practices under the new ownership.
Full Disclosure on Meucci Cues
As part of our commitment to transparency, here are the important details and issues that we believe our customers should know:
- Warranty Concerns: Meucci’s new ownership has implemented a policy that only covers performance-impacting manufacturing defects, excluding cosmetic issues like premature yellowing and fill imperfections. These terms fail to support customers experiencing known quality issues.
- Manufacturing Quality: Budget Billiards has observed multiple quality concerns with Meucci products, including inconsistent veneer stains, cosmetic defects, and improperly filled holes in plastic components. While we’ve attempted to address these issues, Meucci’s response has been unsatisfactory, and the current policy does not address these problems.
- Limited Edition Integrity: Although this Meucci Gem-2 model was released as a limited edition, it is unknown whether the new owners will continue to honor its limited status. Despite our feedback, they have not honored prior limited-edition cues, leaving us uncertain about their commitment to maintaining exclusivity for this and other models.
Meucci Gem-2 Specifications
- Technology: Power Piston Technology in the butt, black PVC plastic over a maple core.
- Tip: 12.5mm Ultraskin tip for superior control.
- Ferrule: Durable polycarbonate ferrule for a soft hit.
- Shaft: "The Pro" Shaft crafted from hard rock maple (29” length) with a 14”-16” pro taper and a white pvc plastic collar with silver rings.
- Joint: Flat-faced wood-to-wood with a 5/16x18 pin for stability.
- Forearm: Adorned with Paua shell inlays inside antique-stained borders.
- Wrap: Coated Black Irish Linen for a reliable grip.
- Sleeve: Black with Paua shell inlays and silver rings, finished with an ivory-colored butt plate.
- Finish: Standard urethane coating (including wrap).
- Bumper: Basic push-in rubber bumper.
- Weight System: Adjustable Everlock system (18-21 oz) for customizable balance.
Return Policy
We offer a 60-day return policy on this cue, allowing customers the opportunity to inspect it and return for any reason within this period, as long as it shows no signs of wear and remains in like-new condition.
Warranty Disclaimer
This cue includes a one-year limited warranty for manufacturing defects, excluding dings, dents, or cosmetic issues that do not impact structural integrity.
Final Note:
This Meucci Gem-2 cue is a remarkable piece, representing Meucci craftsmanship from a past era, and is the last of its kind in our inventory. However, due to recent changes in Meucci’s business practices, including their lack of commitment to past limited-edition promises, we cannot guarantee that the new ownership will honor this model’s exclusivity in the future.
With only one left in stock, this Meucci Gem-2 is truly a rare find and an exclusive piece in the history of Budget Billiards’ offerings.
