Yeah that's exactly what I was thinking that maybe it was converted. Just don't know enough about Jim to know if he did those type if conversions. Overall its a beautiful cue and everything i have seen said about him as well as his cues look top notch. So that was the only thing I could come up with as well. Seems highly unlikely that such a well renowned cue maker would match those up unless there was a reason behind it.
I did read somewhere most of his cues are kept.
The cue plays amazing. If I didn't have a dedicated player this one would probably become it.

jbart65 said:

Your position is quite sensible. I wouldn’t argue if Sky was picked. But to me, Mosconi selection should be based heavily on commitment.

Sky has played in just two WNT events this year. His money earnings are on track to be the lowest since 2013 excluding the pandemic year. He has been scarce all around and appears to have taken the Mosconi for granted.

Maybe he has valid financial or personal reasons, but it’s irrelevant to me.

Bergman, who’s a bit reclusive, has tried harder to get on the team and he has been bothered by how well the U.S. has performed. That’s the attitude I want.

Bergman has, of course, has also played in the Mosconi before. He is not a newbie.

Sky seems to treat it like a show. It is a show, but I want players to take it very seriously. Not because I want the U.S. to win so much. But because it’s great drama and TV for a sport that needs it.

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I can't help but wonder what is Sky doing if he is not entering tournaments (and apparently also not practicing, ha)? I understand he has domestic responsibilities but presumably needs income also.

Was reminded how outrageously talented he is watching him run through the Loser's bracket on the outside streaming tables. Amazing player. Big fan of his and generally love his loose, care free attitude though can't help but wonder what could be achieved if he fully committed with his ability. Oh well, will continue to pull for him regardless of what is going on. Maybe he is or was getting a little burned out which makes sense really.

Frosty…..you can always put me on ignore because I ain’t changing at this stage of life. Verbose…..loquacious……sure but poignant and salient are also applicable. So like I suggested, put me on ignore or don’t bother reading but you are as dumb as a rock to think anything you might opine could influence me in any way…...Obladi Oblada. It’s your choice.

bpeacock said:

They are having growing pains. I can assure you that they do care about customer service.

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yea give them some time they are a new business. only in business for 50 years. growing pains are tough.

loggerhead12 said:

Shane actually fouled on that shot.

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Yeah, I missed that originally. He had at least half the ball and still hit the 6 (I think it was the 6).

JABSolstice said:

Krause was using masters vs Appleton. Darren got a skid, freaked out for 24 hours, memes were made, life went on.

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Freaked out for 48 hours

skogstokig said:

i would say it's the most important and urgent change needed in pool.

couldnt AI be used somehow? a little camera on each table?

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Just use a chess clock idea.....have them wear a button on the foreheads and smack it every change of possession.

Billiardsfan said:

I ordered the first two about twelve years ago. I was so impressed with the two in the middle that I ordered the jump cue. I picked up two extra shafts after that. I was able to purchase the bottome cue from a local player in Seattle recently. All the shafts are the laminated shafts he had with the exception of one that came with the last cue.

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Do you still have any Tice cues?

the old viscene eye drops worked wonders for that or just a small shot of soap.

and never ever let your eyes off a drink when gambling at some bar.
i used to walk outside and send mine flying between games. or the flower pot if they had one inside.
i would have 5 or 6 beers with only a small slug of each when i first got them.

garczar said:

these guys can and do play with anything. i'd bet the switch took him all of an hour, maybe.

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they could, but not to their max potential, its just not healthy...they ofcourse can bring it back

but lets be honest here, staying with one equipment and not fiddling/changing all the time is probably the right choice for the pro's, some snooker pro's stay with one shaft for their whole career and I kept hearing stories about Stephen hendry, and some other big names where they played flawless with their one shaft that they're used to their whole life and the moment it broke and they were forced to switch, their game was never the same. It's there on youtube somewhere you can find it.

I think same theory goes for pool also, to a certain extent. I believe if a player keeps fiddling/switching their equipment, in the long-run it isn't great for them. Just look at Styler, this kid keeps changing weights/shafts/butts like it's a candy flavors, and look where that got him...amirite

It looks like a converted house cue with the way the points ended up? No guess on value. I know Jim Buss is a highly respected cuemaker, but I don't recall seeing many of his cues in the aftermarket. Maybe most buyers hold them?

Last call $400