I heard this sad news from a friend yesterday. Palmer was yet another important person in pool I was never fortunate enough to meet. A strong woman, player, and pioneer for women in pool.
What an incredibly beautiful and unique piece of billiard history. Having a great appreciation for the work of both these cue makers, I am grateful to have seen the image of these cues, side by side. Thank you for sharing. Good luck with the sale.
I agree. That scene will always be a disappointment. I'm a big fan of Martin Scorsese. I believe he is a stickler for historical accuracy. The reality is, he hired pool professionals.They dropped the ball.
I'm a bigger fan of George Balabushka. As someone who has a deep respect for Balabushka's...
Great cue! There is a Balabushka on the Proficient Billiards site, which is almost identical. It has a linen wrap. I believe the ring work , above the wrap, is the same on the Ray Martin Balabushka. Beautiful! Thank you for posting.