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Mosconi Balabushka by Tascarella

Duane Remick
wrldpro said:
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*
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Just doesn't get any better than a cue out of the tasc. shop....
Everything executed flawlessly in this build....
Superb Lumber in the cue shafts..."notice " the ferrules and shafts are "seamless"
Enjoy this cue....
thanks for the post
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Predator 314 ferrule

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iusedtoberich said:
I've had about 6 or 7 314-1 and Z-1 and 5 or 6 314-2 and Z-2. I never had a -3 of my own (switched to a Revo).

The 2's have a better ferrule than the 1's. The 1's were softer, and over time with lots of draw shots or break shots, they would get flat spots on them from rubbing on the cloth. The 2's were a harder material, and that would not happen.

The very early 2's had a ferrule problem where the glue was poor, and the ferrule would fall off. The later 2's they fixed that. (1's and 3's never had this issue).

In all the shafts I had, I never had a ferrule break. I've had the wood split along the splice on a couple of them however.

Revo 12.4 plays exactly the same as the 314's, imo. Its durability is bulletproof. It never gets any dings, and the front end is super solid.
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i don't know what the difference in polymer was but the original 314-1 didn't crack like the 2nd gen, at least not in my experience from both usage and changing tips for others. flat spots i haven't seen on any preds but i believe you, friction heat can do that sometimes
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DERBY CITY CLASSIC DRESS CODE

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JusticeNJ said:
Derby City has always had the "pool room" vibe - it's part of what makes DCC the DCC, to me at least.

As Fats said, "putting a tuxedo on a pool player is like putting whipped cream on a hot dog."
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i think that quote specifically refers to tuxedo (formal wear) as opposed to for example a business suit (informal wear). those were the western dress codes in his day.

dressing in that era's informal wear would look overdressed today and i wouldn't even suggest that. in my opinion the dress code should allow for clothes that are comfortable to wear when stretching over a table, maximizing the play ability, while at same time not look like a complete bum. i think WNT dress codes are good, they even allow sneakers if they're dark colored. a polo shirt isn't a big ask.. DCC is a different animal though, herding 5-600 players is difficult with limited referees etc.
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Question about Derby cues

Black-Balled
middleofnowhere said:
Yeah it would mean a wood shaft probably a wood butt with a few inlays some Irish linen. Certain types of tapers, certain types of ferrules and so on. Players years ago used to be so particular about their cues.

They would go on and on about balance points, length, shaft diameters, ferrule materials and so on. Now it seems like the cue arrives in a box maybe a choice of three shaft diameters, whatever kind of ferrule it comes with. They take it out of the box and play with it. Of course you have to have a glove.
You know what I mean.
I just mentioned it because the Derby has so many players. Well they're probably not there playing I would be curious if a player like Sigal or Nick Varner, Archer are now using these new cues. I would be interested in their honest opinions.
Like I said the subject is probably been beaten to death but I don't think in the light of all these new cues it can really be discussed enough. A cue can be quite an investment and a new player or even an experienced player probably has to wonder should I make this change.
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0-60:

1969 Camaro ss 396 6.5 sec

Today's camry is the same.
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Is Now the right time to open a pool hall

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Fatboy said:
Well a few years has past since my long winded reasons on the first couple pages of this thread about why pool rooms are tough action.

What’s changed?

A few things.

Some commercial rents are in fact lower, pool seems healthy in some markets. In others like LA it’s still impossible to open a pool room.

I’m more optimistic about the pool room biz now than I was 5 years ago by 15%.

I don’t think it’s still the highest and best use of $ as an investment. But I do think in the right market with the right formula it’s a good way to have a small return on a large amount of money.

I’d still pass, or have a hard look at the facts. If it’s tied to another profit center (liquor, etc) and you like to hang out all the time watching over your biz. It’s a possibility.

Ask me in 5 more years…..
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What happened to johnnys place?
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