Made a trip and picked up this cue I had made from the Tascarella’s.
This is a duplicate of Willie Mosconi’s famous Balabushka cue. This cue was made on the same machinery from George Balabushka’s shop using mostly modern day materials.
Only the bumper and the rings were the only parts used from Balabushka’s shop. The bottom sleeve on Mosconi’s original cue was black acrylic and this cue is made out of Ebony wood. Also the cue has 5 veneers instead of 4.
The cue has a very hard hit to it and I’m very happy to have it made in Willie’s memory and by the absolute best pool cue makers the Tascarella’s. The last pictures are of Willie’s Balabushka that sold at auction for $92,000.Thanks guys and I’m looking forward to the next 4 cues on my order.
* Not for sale*
Name of Cue: SP4Rx :: where x stands for the kind of joint:: W==wood, S==steel, ...
I have 2 SP8RWs and I like them.
15 years ago it was a $350-$400 cue with a $250 314 or Z shaft.
So the but is worth $100-$150--less if in need of repair.
30” predator revo 12.4”. Shafts weighs 4.06oz. Converted from radial to 3/8x10 modified by Richard Hsu. Has Caiden fighter medium tip with clear pad. Shaft plays great. $450 shipped in lower 48.
I'm wondering if there are players here who have experience with both of these systems?
ICATS is significantly more expensive. Is the interface easier to use to build drills with, and is the content of existing drills superior to PPB?
How does the quality/display resolution of the projection onto the table compare for each system?
Thank you.
