Recent content by mamono

I'm a bit disappointed in where this thread went from my last post. What's the point of throwing shade or making negative comments on how Little Al went about his business and cue making/building? Al is 90 years old and retired from cue making/building. At this point, it's just attacks on Al...

Older thread, but figure I'd add some perspective. I've visited Little Al's shop several times when it used to be upstairs at Hard Times Bellflower. Your tip had popped off at some point during a game that forced you to switch to your spare shaft, so between games you run upstairs to get it...

William "Toeboy" Rickard titlist conversion w/ 2 shafts, 5/16x14 piloted SS joint, black phenolic collars with thick silver rings, wrapless full splice, butt sleeve has two thick bakelite yellowish orange rings surrounded by silver rings and a white delron butt cap with bumper. Refinished by...

The white material is Juma. Try cleaning it with a magic eraser. Is the ink transfer was surface level only? A magic eraser might get it out without damaging the finish of the cue. This method has worked a few times when the stain was light and surface level only. If the stain is deeper, then...

I used to play in Calvin Coker's 8-ball league over 15 years ago that he used to run at Diamond Billiards in Brea, CA. I had no idea that he had this TAD, he never brought it to league. When I played in his 8-ball league, I usually only brought a TAD1M or TAD8. I have the same cue in my...

WTB: Al Romero cue, it can be any of the following: Sneaky Pete, Merry Widow, or Titlist conversion. Let me know what you have. This is for close friend of mine that doesn't have much of any online presence. WTB: Al Romero spare shafts, this request is specifically for me as I'd like a spare...

Wrapless Titlist conversion by William “Toeboy” Rikard, played only a few racks since it was refinished by Blackcreek over a decade ago.

Look underneath the table, the materials used to construct the table and labeling can be seen from underneath. These should shed some light on what kind of table it is. Usually, you’ll be looking for a label.

TAD delron joint protectors can be ordered from TAD, they make them custom fit for the cue if you have your cue there. TAD shafts with silver ring are not that common, easier to order a shaft from TAD, IMHO.

Serial number #1 gives us the date when TAD started using serial numbers, August 1978. Keep in mind that TAD Kohara had been making cues since the mid-1960’s, thus there are many cues that do not have a serial number. This is a picture thread, so pictures welcome.

TAD, pre-1970, likely 1968-1969. Very early cue, when TAD was still experimenting. I believe it to be a precursor to the TAD5 on the catalogue.

That sure is a beauty! GLWS.

How about just for the 2nd one signed? I have your first book signed when it was first published. Was a great read. PM price?

Very nice work, good to know someone can replicate the logo. I have a TAD Titlist with the same logo. It indeed is a TAD, a very nice classy TAD cue.