Bavafongoul said:

Jerry made cues like the grand masters of cue making. He was so knowledgeable about the greats,
especially George Balabushka’s cue making. I was fortunate to have him build me a couple of cues
one of which we collaborated on the final design. His cue making is flawless and Jerry’s demeanor
is just friendly & pleasant as can be. He is a man of his word and he made my cue buying experience
not only exciting and enjoyable but memorable to this very day. Dean Campbell introduced me to Jerry.

Jerry and I collaborated on one of the 2 cues he made. the other cue was a replica of the prettiest Tim
Scruggs cue I ever saw owned by Kevin Lindstrom. I asked Jerry to make one just like that design but
he declined. He said he doesn’t like stealing another cue maker’s design. So I asked what if I changed
the look with different veneers and he was okay with that. So I sent Jerry a photo of Kevin’s Scruggs cue.

Jerry suggested using ivory instead of Elkhorn for the rings. I was worried about durability and he asked
how many ivory ferrules have I had to replace since all my other cues have them. I said never and so we
used ivory everywhere. The cue turned out splendid and the hit is really firm even at 18.5 ozs.

The 2nd cue turned out like a golden sunset with the forearm. It is really one of the prettiest combinations
I’ve seen and I’ve viewed lots of cues. Jerry and I talked every 2 weeks while my cues were underway and
talked about cue making, his fondness for fishing, and even his approach to winding down his cue making.
It was my good fortune to have met Jerry whom I still consider a dear acquaintance. His cue making is great.

I feel lucky to have been introduced to Jerry and Bob Owen in late 2012 and both built me two customs at the
same time. The first cues were completed within a month of each other and I ordered another cue from Jerry
and Bob within 2 weeks of getting the first cues. They had to rush the builds to finish before the CA ivory ban
took effect ion July 1, 2016. Well, both cues arrived Memorial Day weekend 2016. I’d do it again in a heartbeat.

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jimmyg said:

This is really what's going on with you....nothing more, nothing bigger, nothing noble.

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DeeDeeCues said:

You are welcome to your opinion, my opinion of you is rather similar. Why don't you tell me why the things you post don't belong in a more appropriate place?

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jimmyg said:

I don't think so, you're trying to gain attention and show how morally superior you are to anyone who doesn't agree with your personal ridiculously restrictive values and desire to impose them upon others....Pathetic.

Edit: It's called "virtue signaling" and if you have to ruin the most popular thread in AZ history in order to try and demonstrate your superiority, everyone else be damned...Seen it before.

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rexus31 said:

While it was cool to have @David in FL report Jerry recalls making my cue, there was never a doubt it was authentic despite the lack of a signature or -R-. I communicated directly with Jerry during the build and I have email documentation regarding specs, finishing aesthetics and progress photos. He was a pleasure to deal with, followed up when he said he would and I received the cue on the exact day Jerry said I would when I ordered it. In my experience, this is very rare in the billiards industry. Jerry is a class act.

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Patrick Johnson said:

Any decent cuemaker can make one for you.

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nine_ball6970 said:

I have thought having the head ball be a ball other than the one is a good idea in 9 ball. With one on the spot and template racks, the pros make the wing ball on the break and play shape on the one. It makes 9 ball a joke to watch at the pro level. Even the 3 point rule doesn't make much of a difference. If you are using a template, no ball should be wired anywhere or be able to play shape. Bring back breaking hard to try to make a ball on the break.

The rules have changed so much over the years for the break in 9 ball. What makes one rule stupid vs another one good? Break from the box. Break outside the box. Change the size of the box. Put the 9 on the spot. 3 point rule at side pockets. 3 point rule at head string. Must use forceful break. If break is illegal, no push option.

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jimmyg said:

I don't think so, you're trying to gain attention and show how morally superior you are to anyone who doesn't agree with your personal ridiculously restrictive values and desire to impose them upon others....Pathetic.

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DeeDeeCues said:

Nope. I am looking for a thread that delivers what is promised without a troll trying to change it instead of creating a new thread.

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Sheldon said:

Picked this old beast up for free recently. Needed calibrating, but it's in fine shape otherwise. The bubble moves quite slowly, have to be patient.
It's a bit more sensitive than the Starretts I have.

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SA96 said:

If I was Bergman I would be annoyed.

Predator/WPA used him to promote the St Louis event and if it wasn't for him, that event would have been empty.

And now they don't invite him to thi

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jimmyg said:

The guy is just looking for attention...

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jimmyg said:

Breakfast break...

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jimmyg said:

Over the past 18 years this thread has matured and morphed into more than just a "funny" thread.....anyone can post things that are beautiful, interesting, pleasing in any possible way, and also lessons/examples of what we should or shouldn't do...if any one of these thing offends your sensitivities, just move on...You have no right to dictate what's acceptable to anyone but yourself...That's all I have to say.

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bbb said:

@DeeDeeCues
back in 2008 when this thread was started
the posts linked above are on the first page (you should open them to watch )
too bad you werent posting then to set the guidelines

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dfweyer said:

Only 2 outta 5 have tramp stamps...kinda low percentage.


More for your enjoyment...

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