I was HOPING that someone saw the logo before and problem would be solved! I only paid $30 for the stick and it looked old and high quality. I was hoping for some real value here if I could identify the maker.
I was hoping you'd respond. The veneers do look very nicely done but not completely even. I'm attaching pictures of inside the butt. The weight bolt is obviously MUCH newer then the rest of the stick. Also pictures of the PIN. It's SS, not brass so not early 70's. I'm guessing early 80's?
If you have it arrive as a stun shot, the effect of the side spin is increased. With some distance, the draw helps you get "retrograde" outside, where the contact side of the cue ball is moving back towards you.
I think what's wrong with Hopkin's stroke is you need a fair amount of <bonehead jock> to muscle ize all the touch memory. Much simpler to relax and stroke at the appropriate speed. You simply don't need to "Mighty Hulk" high stakes pool.
