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Out of curiosity, I went and weighed the stick on a two good kitchen scales and it is a hair over 20oz. It's heavier than I thought it was. I have no idea what weight is right for my game. As you can tell from my comments, I'm a recreational player and never got lessons or any feedback from...

Yes. A poor craftsman blames his tools. My game is full of flaws. I have a feeling though this cue is probably more forgiving than some of the house cues I used. Nevertheless, I definitely can't blame the tip or the cloth or the cue when I can't deep screw it back like the professionals, that's...

Yeah, my buddy might've embellished a little. I think he was talking about the little guys instead of commercial corporations, too. But then again, I'm sure he doesn't know all the custom cuemakers past and present like everyone here. Like I said, the cue seems kinda ordinary to me, sorta...

Thank you again for your help. I was actually pretty close to throwing this cue out or just giving it away to someone who wouldn't have known who made it. If I say what I thought the -R- was instead of Rauenzahn's stamp, I would further embarrass myself ;-)

Here you go. I'm not new to the game but I've never heard of 'merry widow' cues until today. :) And pardon me, I'm partially color blind, just guessing what color the butt end is. :-) Bill

Never! :)

Understood. :) At one of the pool halls I play at, if I call a cue a stick, I'll get sideways eyes. Other places I play, if I call only call it a 'cue', I'll be branded a geek or a nerd, even though I kinda am one, and be told to relax and enjoy myself. ;-) I know Jerry is revered and...

Thank you for the quick reply! Bill

Hello! Over 25 years ago I worked in a restaurant and one of the patrons left a cue case in the bar. It sat in their lost-and-found for several years and nobody claimed it. When the bar was changing hands, the bartender was getting rid of everything, knew I played pool, and gave me the pool...