Wayne Holmes is a second generation cue maker, having learned from his Father, cue maker Orie Holmes, in the mid 1960s. In 1971, after having served in the military, Wayne attended college to study structural engineering and construction techniques. While in college he started a small cue making and cue repair business to help pay his education expenses. Wayne's early cues were very simple in design, but were quite well known for their quality of hit and expert workmanship. Obviously he had paid close attention to his Fathers teachings.

Being an avid pool player since the age of 12, Wayne knew exactly how a well made cue should perform. His education and career in construction and engineering paid off for
him when he decided to pursue cue making full time. Wayne settled near Charlotte, North Carolina and built a new shop. He then devoted a full three years to researching and engineering his methods of constructing cues, and to developing the Pro taper of the shafts. His cues are now even better known for their excellent deflection characteristics, their quality "hit", and superior workmanship.

In 1995, Wayne developed a new technique for doing the labor intensive "re-machined points" and brought his cue making to an even higher level. Although he is now making cues that sell for several thousand dollars and are being shipped all over the world, he still enjoys making the plain cue for the casual player. "Whether it's a three-hundred dollar cue, or a three-thousand dollar cue, it's something I love to do".

Wayne now limits the number of cues he makes each year to less than one-hundred, all of which are constructed without the aid of computerized equipment. Wayne does all of his inlays entirely by hand and is quoted as saying "there will never be a CNC machine in my shop".

With Wayne, the search for better and stronger construction methods is never ending. He is credited with the development of a proprietary joint system in 2002 that has proven to significantly improve the hit of a cue. The development of a new and extremely effective taper for the shafts of his cues has come to be very popular among professional and novice players alike. His favorite saying is "good enough, just isn't good enough".

Wayne Custom Cues are guaranteed for life against inferior workmanship. If you have a Custom Pool Cue made by Wayne Holmes or his Father Orie Holmes that needs further identification or repair, or would like to order a new cue, contact Wayne by EMAIL or call him at
704 843-1888, or, 1 877 843-1888.

Shop hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9:30 am to 6:00pm (EST) . Feel free to use the toll free # for information or pricing.

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