MDCue – Nguyen Manh Duy

Nguyen Manh Duy

Engineer & Custom Billiard Cue Craftsman

Hanoi, Vietnam

About Me

I am a freelance professional engineer and the founder of the BespokeCue brand, specializing in the design and handcrafted production of unique, one-of-a-kind products tailored to individual requests. Beyond engineering, I am also a researcher of Eastern philosophy and a collector of ancient sounds and traditional audio artifacts. Billiards has always been a special passion of mine, and the style I pursue is rooted in simplicity, harmony, and natural beauty. I currently live and work in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam.

My journey with billiards began simply through time spent with friends. Over time, what started as a casual interest gradually became a meaningful connection that inspired me to study and create the cues I personally loved. The deeper I immersed myself in the craft, the more inspired and motivated I became. My goal is for every player to own a cue that truly reflects their personality while delivering the best possible feeling and emotional connection during play.

As I continued pursuing this path, I realized that cue making gives me endless inspiration and energy. This work is not merely about shaping pieces of wood; it requires a deep understanding of the physical properties and structural characteristics of each type of wood, as well as an understanding of every player's personal preferences and playing psychology. I treat each cue as a work of art and a reflection of my dedication, pouring all of my passion and craftsmanship into every single piece.

"MDCue was created to inspire billiards players everywhere with one simple belief:
Don't play billiards like a machine — play billiards in your own way."
Website mdcue.com
Based In Hanoi, Vietnam

Experience

2016 – 2018

CNC Engineer – Z128 Factory, Ministry of National Defense

  • Operated, repaired, and developed high-precision CNC machinery systems.
2018 – 2022

Automotive Jig Engineer – Japan

  • Designed, assembled, measured, and manufactured specialized automotive welding jigs.
  • Projects for Toyota, Suzuki, Honda, and Mazda production facilities.
2022 – Present

Custom Cue Engineer & Eastern Philosophy Consultant

  • Consultant and researcher in Eastern philosophy and science.
  • Engineer specializing in custom billiard cue design and manufacturing for the Vietnamese billiards community and overseas Vietnamese players.

BespokeCue

BespokeCue by MDCue

A brand built on the belief that every player deserves a cue that is uniquely theirs. Each BespokeCue piece is handcrafted to order — combining precision engineering, an understanding of wood science, and an insight into the player's own style and psychology. No two cues are the same.

Visit bespokecue.com

Professional Skills

Fusion 360
AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Aspire / VCarve
SolidCAM
Mastercam
CNC Machining
Custom Cue Design
Wood Science
Eastern Philosophy Research

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