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Franklin era Brazilian Rosewood Southwest cue for sale or trade

Oscargambles
Jerry Franklin era Brazilian Rosewood predate Southwest with 3 shafts and Southwest made Joint Protectors


58" overall


Butt: 15.9oz 6 points of Maple into Brazilian Rosewood forearm with triple laminate red, black and white veneers.


Predate 3/8 11 pin


Shaft 1: 29 1/4” 3.5 oz 13.13mm w/ yellow Micarta ferrule


Shaft 2: 29 1/4” 3.5oz 13.14 mm w/ yellow Micarta ferrule


Shaft 3: 29 1/4” 3.4oz 12.30 mm w/ yellow Micarta ferrule


Cue was refinished by Proficient Billiards in September and has not been played since. Joint protectors are new from Southwest and are made of ebony since the Brazilian Rosewood is no longer available. They seem to match very well. The Rosewood is very dark and resembles ebony. The cue was made in 1990 before the Brazilian Rosewood ban (in 1992). It will come with an LOA that shows when it was made and should allow the cue to be legally sold and traded. This is a very rare wood and there weren't many of these made by Southwest.

Now asking Deal Pending I am willing to accept PayPal goods and services but your address must match what PayPal has on file.

I'd be interested in trades for a Ginacue, Szamboti (Gus or Barry), Josswest, another Southwest or possibly a high end Tascarella. I would consider partial trade and cash, even up or multi cue deals.


I can send videos of the cue upon request if you want to see how it rolls on my table or we can FaceTime.

Please reach out to me with any questions.

-Frank
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Medium Roast vs Dark Roast ( non cored )

muskyed
CeaseLess said:
I also use ultraskin. The soft is softer than the pro, the pro is closer to medium. If you want softer, go with the ultraskin ivory soft, it's the bounciest of the bunch, or they have a super soft in black.
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Not so sure about that. Their web page shows the black pro as being the softest of the black version, and by the feel of the hit, I would have to agree. I was thinking of trying some ivory ones as others spoke highly on them but I don't need any more tips for awhile. I would like to try a Thoroughbred tip.

BLACK UltraSkinLayered Layered Cue Tips​

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PRO 61.8

VerySoft 62.2

Soft 64.8

Medium 72.1

Hard 76.6

HH 78.7
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changing game

J
skor said:
Making the game harder, is making the players better.
Wide pockets will allow you to "cheat" the pockets on purpose but also allow you to "miss" and still make the ball.
The tight pockets reveal the flaws in the players aim and stroke and requires him to be better.
Taking the ability to cheat the pocket or at least reducing it, is not hurting the game, it's elevating it.
The game has changes many times from the days it was invented. Either you move forward or get stuck in the past.

And yes, player are more cautious and play more defense but the level of defense play has gone up as well as just hiding is not enough with the modern jump cue and how well today's players jump.

Overall, the average pro player today would have beaten the average pool player of 30 years ago easily (no need to try and find the exception, we all know they're out there)

Something to consider, most players that have an issue with the tables are amateurs that these conditions do not apply to them that usually shoot on 5 inch bar boxes (toy tables) and old farts that blame the table for their inability to hit the target...
Pros don't complain about it. They understand that the conditions are even for all and if you want to win, you just have to be better!
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Not better, just different.
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Measle balls in practice

JABSolstice
garczar said:
Disagree,somewhat. The dots have 'some' place as far as watching a match but i don't think they help teaching/learning much. IMO most players learn how to use spin by watching the cb's reactions/movements and not looking at the ball spinning. Pool was played a gillion yrs before this thing came out, you really think players have improved because of it? How did Efren, Earl, Mosconi,Buddy, etcetcetc ever get so good without one?
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No one is claiming it is necessary. Do you think the measle ball is the only way to get better?

It is just a tool that can be used to learn.
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Dennis Searing?

B
Burns said:
Just seeing if anyone knows what's going on with Searing. I've seen some hints that there was some problems with cue orders recently, but can't find much on that. I put my name on his waiting list in 2010, when it was said to be 10years, and haven't heard anything. Are they still worth the price, and if so, what's the current cost of an average cue? Should I still be expecting to hear from him, or have things changed?
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i have been on the list before you
i have seen him and played him in a few tournaments
last was 2 years or so ago
always tells me my name is coming up should be ready to start a design in a month or 2
then he wont answer emails /texts /or phone calls
about 8 years ago we spent 3 weeks on a design ...exchanging drawings
then nothing
to make a long story short
dont expect to ever get one from him
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Classic match Q. What cue did Nick Varner use during this match?

jay helfert
smoochie said:
Fun facts also in the video:

- Our beloved Jay Helfert appears in this video and does a trick shot!
- Buddy Hall is also in the video & looks very slim.
- Jim Rimpe is also in the video and appears too elegant.
- There are some magazine ads from the 80s which are funny to watch especially now with the internet times we live in.
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This was done with no gimmicks, an ordinary rack and balls, no divots or marks on any of them. I had exactly one chance to get it right. They did not have time for me to set it up again if I failed. Just to get all the balls in place and balanced is a trick in itself!
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changing game

jasonlaus
skor said:
Making the game harder, is making the players better.
Wide pockets will allow you to "cheat" the pockets on purpose but also allow you to "miss" and still make the ball.
The tight pockets reveal the flaws in the players aim and stroke and requires him to be better.
Taking the ability to cheat the pocket or at least reducing it, is not hurting the game, it's elevating it.
The game has changes many times from the days it was invented. Either you move forward or get stuck in the past.

And yes, player are more cautious and play more defense but the level of defense play has gone up as well as just hiding is not enough with the modern jump cue and how well today's players jump.

Overall, the average pro player today would have beaten the average pool player of 30 years ago easily (no need to try and find the exception, we all know they're out there)

Something to consider, most players that have an issue with the tables are amateurs that these conditions do not apply to them that usually shoot on 5 inch bar boxes (toy tables) and old farts that blame the table for their inability to hit the target...
Pros don't complain about it. They understand that the conditions are even for all and if you want to win, you just have to be better!
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And yet where are all the people running out the sets on barboxes with 5" pockets?
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Classic match Q. What cue did Nick Varner use during this match?

jasonlaus
yhall said:
Sorry I'm late to the party... I too was very curious about what cue he was using, because I'm a huge Schon fanboy, and it did look like a Schon. I watched very closely, and I disagree that it's a Joss. It seems to have the signature Schon nickel rings at the joint.

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Disagreeing doesn't make you right lol
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SVB vs Josh Filler announced for Feb 6th at NYC's Amsterdam Billiards

sjm
This match will be very entertaining, but also very informal, with crowd noise and players talking to the crowd, even to each other during play. Those who will be in attendance will get to meet and play challenge matches against these two superstars and will be able to tell their friends and family that they met two of the best that ever screwed a cue together.

As for Shane and Josh, their main order of business is to entertain, and I don't expect either player to be going for the throat here. My guess is that they'll play a set of nine ball and another of eight ball and will split sets, perhaps even taking on a wild shot or two along the way.

All the respect to the good folks at Amsterdam for delivering these two legends to the doorstep of New York City's pool community. What a great occasion it will be. I'll be in attendance and I can't wait!
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