Cal Hedden cue

Rambo61604 · Sep 10, 2019

Hello. I am a new member from Peoria Illinois and have a question about a cue that I own that was made for me by Cal Hedden in 1975 - 1976. I am trying to verify that this is an authentic Hedden cue, but there is no identifying marks on it. How do I prove that Cal made this cue? Is it by how it was made? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as I am considering selling it.
I am currently talking with Dick from billiardcue.com and have sent him pictures.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

PhilosopherKing · Sep 10, 2019

Rambo61604 said:
Hello. I am a new member from Peoria Illinois and have a question about a cue that I own that was made for me by Cal Hedden in 1975 - 1976. I am trying to verify that this is an authentic Hedden cue, but there is no identifying marks on it. How do I prove that Cal made this cue? Is it by how it was made? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated as I am considering selling it.
I am currently talking with Dick from billiardcue.com and have sent him pictures.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

The cue was made for you, that should be enough.

The cue on billiardcue.com was made for his daughter, she may be able to help.

Black-Balled · Sep 10, 2019

PhilosopherKing said:
The cue was made for you, that should be enough.

The cue on billiardcue.com was made for his daughter, she may be able to help.

Enough for his personal knowledge, obviously.

As far as documentation of the claim, hardly.

PhilosopherKing · Sep 10, 2019

Black-Balled said:
Enough for his personal knowledge, obviously.

As far as documentation of the claim, hardly.

What I’m saying is it’s not a cue that demands a ton of provenance or third-party authentication.

It’s not a Balabushka.

Black-Balled · Sep 10, 2019

PhilosopherKing said:
What I’m saying is it’s not a cue that demands a ton of provenance or third-party authentication.

It’s not a Balabushka.

But the dude wants it and who are we to tell him he doesn't need it, yuh know?

Buster8001 · Sep 11, 2019

A Hedden cue is pretty rare. Now, rare doesn't quite equal value. However, people who collect that era of cues would definitely be interested. More so, if it's proven to be one of Cal's, and not one of the hundreds of no-name, non-branded cues that were made in garages trying to copy Paradise/Palmer.

jasonlaus · Sep 11, 2019

Buster8001 said:
A Hedden cue is pretty rare. Now, rare doesn't quite equal value. However, people who collect that era of cues would definitely be interested. More so, if it's proven to be one of Cal's, and not one of the hundreds of no-name, non-branded cues that were made in garages trying to copy Paradise/Palmer.

This name NEVER comes up talking about collecting cues - doubt anybody copied one. That would be like counterfeiting pennys.

Buster8001 · Sep 11, 2019

jasonlaus said:
This name NEVER comes up talking about collecting cues - doubt anybody copied one. That would be like counterfeiting pennys.

Was talking about the no-name guys copying Paradise & Palmer, not Cal.

Kickin' Chicken · Sep 11, 2019

Buster8001 said:
A Hedden cue is pretty rare. Now, rare doesn't quite equal value. However, people who collect that era of cues would definitely be interested. More so, if it's proven to be one of Cal's, and not one of the hundreds of no-name, non-branded cues that were made in garages trying to copy Paradise/Palmer.

what are you thinking a rare Hedden cue is worth?

Black-Balled · Sep 11, 2019

And pictures of the cue, I hope?!?!?!

PRED · Sep 11, 2019

https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=137929

Buster8001 · Sep 11, 2019

Kickin' Chicken said:
what are you thinking a rare Hedden cue is worth?

No clue. From what I understand, they man was a master machinist; so if the cue is well made and attractive, I would guess the value around the same as Palmers of the era. Similar to Fedunka/Meyer.

Buster8001 · Sep 11, 2019

PRED said:
https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=137929

I don't believe that is the OP's cue.

PRED · Sep 11, 2019

Buster8001 said:
I don't believe that is the OP's cue.

Thread needed an example of the guy's work at the very least. It is the cue he made for his daughter mentioned earlier.

Buster8001 · Sep 11, 2019

PRED said:
Thread needed an example of the guy's work at the very least. It is the cue he made for his daughter mentioned earlier.

Roger that; good call.

Black-Balled · Sep 11, 2019

Buster8001 said:
Roger that; good call.

Yeah, linked cue is badass.

Digging the shafts and all the work on them.

jasonlaus · Sep 11, 2019

Buster8001 said:
Was talking about the no-name guys copying Paradise & Palmer, not Cal.

I got that, but this is a no name guy basically, so same applies.

Wouldn't bring anywhere near what paradise and palmer bring....most likely.

atlas333 · Sep 11, 2019

PRED said:
https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=137929

Yes! That is an awesome cue!

Rambo61604 · Sep 11, 2019

Sorry guys. Been busy emailing Dick Abbott about the cue. Will post pics of the cue tonight.

Rambo61604 · Sep 11, 2019

Here are some of the pics of the Cal Hedden cue.

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