I also think import....
Years ago,
I bought a really nice S/W copy off of ebay-no name on the cue-looked really good and was crafted quite well
Local cue maker was CERTAIN USA CUSTOM-MADE....searched for about a week here on az and other cue makers....
Turned out to be CONFIRMED ASIAN IMPORT-...
I didnt watch that match,
but Just prior to that match. Josh played and also defeated Alex P 9-2...
Josh was putting on a 9 ball clinic-break and runs with pretty-much absolute perfection....
I guess the same as his match against Shane-
Only thing Alex could do was sit and watch,
Josh running...
Cues were originally for shooting pool,
Even what are now considered some of the best playing and collectable were simply cues for playing.
A few saw the potential value, and did put them up"
but most of the good cues were played with.
I am , like a lot , a big fan of the szam cues...Gus and...
Really nice example of Richards earlier player cue....
Great choice with Rick Howard on the refinish too.
"Cant say enough good about Rick as a person,
and excellent cue maker!
IMO,
"You will be getting an excellent quality, excellent performing cue,
no matter which of the 3 you listed.
These guys very solid , well-respected for their cues , building, performing, workmanship.
"He's probably trying to get "THE TROLL OF THE YEAR AWARD...AGAIN.
Really a shame too.
Nice cue from Gus,
But I've never seen in all these years I have been on az, someone trying to ring out every last penny on a cue sale
The thread and pitch appears to be 5/16 14 ....
See if you can find a joss cue shaft to screw onto your cue....
If that works,
Order a 5/16 14 FLAT-FACED JOINT TYE for your cue-
Probably Rhino can make you a CF ....
If you go with rhino-
make sure-send them this pic-rhino seems to have a good...