McDermott Cue Mfg.

McDermott Cue Manufacturing, under the leadership of owner Greg Knight, has been selected as the maker of the Best Production Pool Cue in American History, honoring more than five decades of American craftsmanship, technical innovation, dependable performance, and service to the billiards community.

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Founded by Hall of Fame cuemaker Jim McDermott in 1975, the company grew from a small cue-making operation into one of the most respected and recognizable manufacturers in the sport. McDermott’s premium cues continue to be produced at the company’s facility in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, preserving an American cue-making tradition that has become increasingly rare in modern manufacturing.

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Greg Knight became part of the ownership group that acquired McDermott in 2009, helping ensure that the historic company remained in operation and continued manufacturing cues in the United States. Under Knight’s leadership, McDermott has protected the craftsmanship and identity established by Jim McDermott while expanding the company’s technology, product offerings, sponsorships, and support of the billiards industry.

Knight has emphasized the time, skill, and attention to detail required to manufacture a high-quality handcrafted cue. He has also helped strengthen McDermott’s relationships with professional players, authorized dealers, instructors, billiards organizations, and customers around the world.

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From its earliest cue lines, McDermott established a reputation for combining traditional craftsmanship with advanced production methods. Its cues became known for carefully selected hardwoods, solid construction, distinctive designs, intricate inlays, comfortable playability, and a consistent hit that players could trust in league and tournament competition.

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One of the company’s most recognizable features is its use of the 3/8”-10 joint pin, which became so closely associated with the brand that many players refer to it as the McDermott-style joint. McDermott was also an early production-cue leader in interchangeable weight systems, computerized machining, rotational milling, advanced finishing techniques, and other innovations that improved consistency without eliminating the character of a handcrafted cue.

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Over the decades, McDermott has produced cues for players at nearly every level, from recreational and league competitors to touring professionals and collectors. Classic McDermott cues have become highly desirable, while the company’s modern products combine traditional woods and decorative craftsmanship with advanced performance technology.

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Products such as the G-Core shaft, i-Shaft, Defy carbon-fiber shaft, Stinger jump-break cue, and other specialized designs demonstrate McDermott’s ability to respect traditional cue construction while continuing to evolve. Players may also choose from numerous customization options involving woods, stains, wraps, shafts, joints, engraving, and decorative materials.

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McDermott’s commitment to its customers has been another defining feature of the company. Qualifying McDermott cues are supported by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and warpage for the original owner, along with a lifetime maintenance program. These protections reflect the company’s confidence in its workmanship and have helped establish loyalty among generations of players.

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Under Greg Knight’s ownership, McDermott has remained an active supporter of the billiards community. The company has sponsored professional players, instructors, junior competitors, tournaments, billiards organizations, and promotional initiatives designed to grow the sport. McDermott has also expanded its involvement beyond traditional pool by supporting carom billiards and other cue-sport disciplines.

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McDermott cues were notably featured in the 1986 motion picture The Color of Money, connecting the brand to one of the most influential films in billiards history. Since then, McDermott cues have remained highly visible in poolrooms, leagues, tournaments, instructional programs, and professional competition.

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Founder Jim McDermott created the company’s standard of American craftsmanship, while Greg Knight has helped preserve and advance that legacy for a new generation. Their combined contributions have allowed McDermott to remain one of the most enduring and trusted names in cue sports.

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Few production-cue manufacturers can match McDermott’s combination of longevity, American manufacturing, craftsmanship, innovation, customer service, product variety, and cultural influence. For sustaining that tradition since 1975, McDermott Cue Manufacturing and Greg Knight are recognized for producing the Best Production Pool Cue of America’s first 250 years.

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Learn more about McDermott by visiting their website https://www.mcdermottcue.com