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Yes, Adam made many Galaxies and Corsair cues. They were good at producing cues.

I believe Most Corsairs and Galaxies had black leather wrap, at least those I've seen. But I agree with Michael on this one.

Best Mooris were original, Morri 2, and Morri 3. After that, not so good.

Prefer a scuffer, as it can shape the tip if needed.

Let's not forget Charles Peterson too. Not the sidestroke, but he gripped the handle with pretty much only the thumb and forefinger. These are definitely old-time strokes.

Very common. Believe some call it fine line tape. It slightly builds up the groove to make the wrap flush with the forearm and butt sleeve.

Other than maybe Schuler, I'm not aware of a cue joint that's been patented. Are they well-known? I think we generally agree though. Tascarella cues are largely similar to Balabushka cues, then other makers did the same thing. Joss and Ginacue had similar designs for some time, though...

Other than mine, the only one I remember is Jenny's. 867-5309.

I agree. I think it's ok to do similar designs as various other cuemakers, as there aren't any patents on cues that I know of. However, using another name should be a no-no.

Oh boy. Never seen that ringwork on a Joss. I guess Joss II means Joss 2.0.

I believe pro George Breedlove dislocated or otherwise injured his shoulder with his strong break. Pool is not injury free, though I would think, more injuries would happen at the bar, rather than the table.

I suspect that Rodney Morris may still be using a traditional cue with regular maple shaft, but even he may have switched.

Can neither confirm nor deny that this cue may have been in the Murrey line. Here's my Murrey pamphlet, with cues, The OP's cue is not one of them. Do agree that it was made by Adam sometime or other, with that pin.

Ah, no wonder you know a good deal from a bad one. :cool:

Ond of the great pioneers of cue making.

Dan Janes has been dead for a while. Believe his son Steve is still running things.

Yep, the side arm strokes, as well as modern day Keith McCready. These guys started the game so early they couldn't stand up to the table unless they were using the side arm stroke. I can't think of anybody else that does that.

Check out pics of Willie Hoppe and Jack Schaeffer Jr. Not only was the pinky not touching, but neither was the ring finger, and sometimes not even the middle finger. Grips were different back then.

Agree, but I'd have to add another qualification. Quality of the wood. A nameless country can put out a lot of cues by using inferior wood. Wood not harvested in the right place, not harvested in the right time period, etc. In other words, it might look ok, but it's green. Then the cue can...

Starter wife, no. Current wife, yes, unfortunately.