Helmstetter TJ

[14.1'er]

The letters TJ are after the name Helmstetter.
Does anyone know when these cues were made? Not sure if they were before or after the move to China? TIA

 

[Michael Webb]

The letters TJ are after the name Helmstetter.
Does anyone know when these cues were made? Not sure if they were before or after the move to China? TIA

I believe the TJ described the joint screw. Twin joint.

 

[Cuebuddy]

The letters TJ are after the name Helmstetter.
Does anyone know when these cues were made? Not sure if they were before or after the move to China? TIA

I have had a Helmstetter TJ for a long time, Maybe 20 years? I would venture a guess that it was before the move. One of my favorite cues and a marvelous player. Six even points and has stayed perfectly straight.

 

[L.S. Dennis]

I’ve had a Helmstetter model number 87-16 for well over 20 years (mine was a made in Japan model) and it still plays very well. I had a Predator 314 made for it several years ago and it’s none the worst for wear.

 

[goin2bepro]

Did Helmstetter ever move? First I've heard of it.

 

[garczar]

Did Helmstetter ever move? First I've heard of it.

IIRC the lady in Arizona that sells the Chinese-built Balabushka copies also owns the US rights to the Helmstetter cues which are also made in China now. The last new Helm i saw had roman #'s on the buttcap just like a Lucasi. Pretty much tells you that they are Chinese-sourced now. BTW, the cue was very well made. Basically a Lucasi with Helmstetter on it. As for the OP's cue i'm pretty sure all the TJ cues were built in Japan.