# $20,000 Pool Cues Hercek Custom Billiard Cues Have a 10-Year Wait List By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-09-25 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hercek-custom-billiard-cues References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2009/09/24/hercek-custom-built-billiard-cues/) & [hercek](http://www.hercek.com/) If you like playing pool and have a lot of money to spend, then maybe you should think about the Hercek Custom Billiard Cues. Made out of pre-ban ivory and exotic hardwoods, the Hercek Custom Billiard Cues feature precious metal and gemstone accents. This might be one of the reasons why the starting cost for a single cue is $20,000. Oh, and there is a waiting list of up to 10 years, so if you are planning on getting a whole set, you might want to get in the cue. Image Credit: Additional [Hercek Cue](http://www.3cushion.com/On) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Billiard Equipment:** The trend of high-end billiard cues made from premium materials and adorned with precious metals and gemstones offers opportunities for luxury billiard equipment manufacturers to cater to affluent customers. - **Exclusivity and Scarcity:** The trend of long waiting lists for premium billiard cues highlights the opportunity for manufacturers to create a sense of exclusivity and scarcity, driving up demand and prices. - **Customization and Personalization:** The trend of custom billiard cues allows businesses to offer personalized options to customers, providing a unique selling point and enhancing customer loyalty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Billiard Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the billiard equipment industry can capitalize on the luxury cue trend by creating high-end, custom-made cues using premium materials and unique design elements. - **Luxury Goods Retail:** Luxury goods retailers can tap into the demand for high-end billiard equipment by offering exclusive, limited-edition cues to affluent customers, thereby capitalizing on the trend of exclusivity and scarcity. - **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** The trend of custom billiard cues presents an opportunity for artisanal craftsmen to showcase their skills and create one-of-a-kind cues that appeal to collectors and connoisseurs of fine craftsmanship. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Game Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-board-game.md) - [Posh Pastel-Hued Game Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casablanca-ping-pong-table.md) - [Modern Chromatic Billiards Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocolor-billiards.md) - [Miniature Toy Billiards Table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintage-billiards-table.md) - [Ultra-Rare Whiskey Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dekant-acclaim-collection.md) - [Diamond-Encrusted Martini Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marrow-martini.md) - [Luxury Decorative Poker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-decorative-poker-set.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-signature-122-turntable.md) - [Luxe Gold-Plated Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldplated-iphone-15-pro.md)