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No. It has been said that Balabushka "bounced" shaft blanks to hear the sound that it made as another way to determine if the shaft was going to be a good candidate. I used to try to buy or commission a couple cues each year, sometimes with the local guys wanting to get into cue making. I...

I have been to the Derby City Classic for over 20 years, going each and every year. In the early years, there were some women competing in the events. Other than 9 ball, they looked like they have never played banks or one-pocket. (Jeanette Lee was painful to watch play one pocket.) Even...

All - I thought the group might like to take a look at my latest. I picked up this cue butt only really cheap. I thought the bakelite plastic was very retro. When I bought the butt, I had him sent the cue directly to Rick Howard, my go to cue maker, for him to make a matching shaft...

I was offered the matching Searing shaft for $300 and at the time I thought that was alot. Now Predators and all these other junk shafts are probably more than that. So, is it expensive? Not really. Bushka shafts go for $1K+ and Szamboti shafts are nearly that. I just ordered a...

I use a Searing shaft on my Gus for my usual playing cue. Probably the best shaft I have ever used. Ken

I have used Rick Howard to make matching ringwork shafts for my Josswest cues. Ken

Well I have seen a great player beat a decent player using a mop handle. No, he didnt run racks, which is your point, but he did win the cheese. This happened in Springfield, Missouri and the players first name was Darrin. My advice is to buy a sneaky pete. I bought a great cocobolo and...

One time I brought a pool player that was playing very strong from Indy. I wont out him, but I dont think he plays much anymore. I was living in Cincy at the time and Michaels was having a multi event tournament. I think he went for $10 or $20 in each event. Nobody knew him. I think...

Proficient Billiards. I also use Rick Howard on my JW cues for refinishing and having him make new shafts. Ken

I missed the final game after watching for 4 hours.....

The stream says it is unavailable. Ugh

I wonder if any of players bought 1/2 back in auction. A player has to be in the top 3 to make anything in calcutta. The bids were near $40K in auction. Ken

Lately, I have been playing with my RH sneaky pete. It only has 1 shaft, and I break and play with it. I was at an old school pool hall, and I was playing with the owner (now passed). We started playing some cheap sets, and I broke out my break cue. He smiled and said, "League player"...

IMO, part of the problem is and has been Laurie puts EVERYBODY on the list and doesnt require a deposit. I have thought this for over 20 years that part of the reason the list grew so large. If someone had to put down a deposit, I think alot of folks wouldnt have gotten on the list. "Go...

1.) Well, in my opinion, they are limited custom. You can pick woods, veneers and other options, but their configuration is set. Inlays are not an option, etc. 2.) You just get on their list. When Laurie gets ahold of you, together you review your wants on selections. 3.) You can do it...

A few years ago, I paid a buddy of mine $300 for a matching Searing shaft for my Szamboti cue. I thought I was paying a fortune..... I hear that original Balabushka shafts are selling for $1K if full size. I think his shafts were $25. Ken

I may be out of line here, but my intentions are good. The greatest legacy of Danny IMO, is using pool to bring him back from the brink of mental health. Without pool, I think Danny would have been lost years ago. I have never met the man but have read books and articles when he was at...

1. Escrow.....there are several. 2. Have them send funds and wait for money to clear before sending cue. 3. Allow them to return cue for refund within 48 hours and they pay for shipping both ways. If cue is returned in same condition, refund money. Ken

JoeyA used to be one of the top commentators in pool IMO. He speciality was having a pro in the booth and trying to squeeze out a special hidden tips from a pro in each broadcast. I havent heard him in years, and that's a shame. I miss listening to him commentate. Ken

It's tempting I admit. But my wife said just keep the damn cue. She hasnt complained over the years on getting my group below. I had a Ebony Franklin era Southwest, that I sold to pay for the Balabushka. My thoughts were I could always get a Southwest but Balabushka cues seem a little...