Always look for quality and craftsmanship in your cues, whether they’re brand new or vintage. The higher quality a cue is the more valuable it is, and the more beautiful it will be. If a cue stick has been changed in any way, refinished or restored, the value of the cue will be greatly diminished.

How do I identify my pool cue joint?

On most cues, you’ll find that the male end of the cue is on the butt where the pin is located. The female connector is typically located on the shaft end of the cue. Constructed with stainless steel, cues with stainless steel joints provide what is often referred to as a stiff hit.

Do pool cues have serial numbers?

The serial number is a series of alphanumeric characters that are usually engraved, on written under the finish of a cue. On most Predator cues, the serial number can be found on the pin of the cue butt.

What does the number on a pool cue mean?

What do the numbers next to a pool cue case actually mean? They’re simply a list of how many cues (butts) and how many shafts the case holds. So when you see a cue case advertized as being a 1脳2 case, that means it holds one cue butt and two shafts.

What is the most expensive pool cue?

1. The Intimidator Masterpiece Cue 鈥 $150,000.00. What would you be willing to pay just to own the most expensive pool cue in the world? The price tag on this one is a whopping $150,000.

How do I know if I have a Joss pool cue?

Each Joss pool cue is marked with a unique serial number on the joint to increase value and distinctive character. A Joss cue is a real family effort which results in a company that cares about its products and customers.

What PIN does Schon cues use?

Weights range from 19 oz. to about 21 oz. and extra lengths may be obtained by use of a longer shaft. All materials are high quality and of high integrity. We utilize a Phenolic lined stainless steel joint and stainless steel pin.

Do all Joss Cues have a serial number?

Each cue has an unique serial number embossed into the steel joint for identification. All Joss cues come with one 13mm Joss shaft. If you like to add a Joss shaft, or upgrade to other shaft, please email us for special price.

How much is a Viking pool cue worth?

Cues with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price under $299 come with the V Pro shaft, while those over $300 feature the ViKORE shaft. Other Viking shafts such as the eXactShot Pure Performance Shaft can be special ordered.

How do I tell what model my Viking pool cue is?

Look directly under the word, “Viking.” On authentic Viking cues, you will see the letters “USA” centered under the word “Viking” and will all be capital letters. Check the joint on the pool cue. Viking has several models of joints, but all of them take about five turns to screw the pieces together.

Where are Dufferin pool cues made?

Dufferin’s pool cues are manufactured in Mississauga near Toronto, mainly from a species of hard rock maple, a tight-grained wood found only in upstate New York, New Hampshire and the contiguous area of Canada.

What is the white ball in pool called?

They are typically colored as follows: White: cue ball for player 1. White with a spot or solid yellow: cue ball for player 2. Red (occasionally blue): object ball (four-ball uses an extra object ball.)

What does Black pool ball mean?

Black ball is played with 15 colored object balls and the cue ball. The object balls are two groups of seven and the black ball. The player or team pocketing their group of object balls and legally pocketing the black ball wins the game. Shots are not called.

What are pool table balls called?

The white ball in the pool game is known as 鈥渃ue ball.鈥 It is the only white ball on the pool table and the only ball that can be stroke with a cue stick. A cue ball has some nicknames or street tag that is common among other players.

Who makes Balabushka?

And David Forman, founder of Adam Custom Cues, licensed the name Balabushka from George’s family. The trademarked name is now owned by Peggy Mallen who manufactures a line of cues under the Balabushka name as a memorial to one of the greatest figures in modern billiards.

How much is an original Balabushka worth?

Lassiter’s “Bala” Fetches High Asking Price

Luther “Wimpy” Lassiter’s pride and joy, a George Herman Balabushka custom cue, was posted on eBay.com for a starting bid of $45,000.00 US. Why so much money? First, Lassiter is arguably the greatest 9-Ball player of all time.

What’s a Balabushka?

Balabushka pool cues are one of the best known pool cue names in the industry. The Balabushka pool cue replicas continue to be in high demand by players and collectors alike.