Mali Cue history. indentifing cues?

dsoriano · Nov 7, 2012

I've searched threads on this site and have not found much info. I've also tried an extensive search on the Web. Not much luck either.
I have owned several older Mali cues and have always wondered how old and what era they may have been from.
I was wondering if everyone with Mali knowledge could take a moment and post what they know about Mali cues. Maybe ever owning a Mali, what design (Green letter, Gold letter) and what year. Even if your not sure I can piece together some history on how old these cues are. One thing I'm not certain about is which of the two are older Green or Gold letter models.

These are some cues I own or have owned in the past. A few are Green letter Mali's and the last is a Gold letter Mali.

dsoriano · Nov 7, 2012

More Pics

Here are some other pics I located off the net to show, what I think to be are logos of certain eras.

I'll appreciate anyones imput, right or wrong.

Green Mali Logo

Gold Letter Mali Logo

Outlined text boxed Mali logo

Green boxed logo

Bob Jewett · Nov 7, 2012

I wrote to Mali about 1968 about getting a custom cue. I got a nice letter in return from Fred Mali saying that they were just starting a partnership with a cue maker (in Connecticut?) who was making custom cues for them. I ordered a rosewood "merry widow" design. There was no "Mali" marking on it as I recall.

measureman · Nov 7, 2012

the first cue with the ebony points looks just like the one I bought in 1985 or so. thats all i remember about it except that it warped pretty quick.

dsoriano · Nov 7, 2012

measureman said:
the first cue with the ebony points looks just like the one I bought in 1985 or so. thats all i remember about it except that it warped pretty quick.

Did you purchase it new in 85?

dsoriano · Nov 7, 2012

Bob Jewett said:
I wrote to Mali about 1968 about getting a custom cue. I got a nice letter in return from Fred Mali saying that they were just starting a partnership with a cue maker (in Connecticut?) who was making custom cues for them. I ordered a rosewood "merry widow" design. There was no "Mali" marking on it as I recall.

Great, we have the first piece of the puzzle, no logo before 1968.

PickPocket · Nov 7, 2012

I was told this Mali was 70's

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=246680

It didn't have a logo either.

measureman · Nov 7, 2012

dsoriano said:
Did you purchase it new in 85?

Yes brand new-now It could have been '84 or '86 but I'm real close here.

cuemister · Nov 8, 2012

I too own a Gold Mali cue and am interested in the history.

So, is there any difference or meaning behind the different Logos?
Does anyone know which came first? Green , Gold? Years they were posibly made.......

randyg · Nov 8, 2012

I have some very old Mali Cue Catalogs.

I would be willing to look up info if you needed some help.

randyg

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ludwigman · Nov 8, 2012

"Outlined text boxed Mali logo"

That one is mine....

I think I read some where that is was late 60's early 70's???

Jobba786 · Nov 21, 2013

Info from blue book

http://bluebookofpoolcuevalues.com/Pool_Cue_Values/Pool_Cue_Manufacturer.aspx?id=MALI_CUES

-Jon Birger

flash5153 · Jan 28, 2014

I ran across this older thread in my search about Mali cues.
I just bought a V-9 listed at the bottom of this page. http://bluebookofpoolcuevalues.com/...er_Models.aspx?id=MALI_CUES_2005_MALI_VINTAGE

But i see they don't give you a price/value unless you buy the information. (I am guessing)

I never heard of Mali until I bought this cue. I needed a 5/16-14 jointed butt,,, for a OB2 shaft. So I don't really care so much about it playing ability. The shaft makes the stick,,not the butt.IMO.

On the other hand I wouldn't mind knowing what it cost new,,,and what it is worth now. It's a 2005,,,level 4 V-9 ,,,that is in perfect condition. Im amazed how good of shape it is in for being 9 years old. I have the original shaft also.
And a beautiful cue too.

RFranklin · Jan 28, 2014

Mali

My first cue was a green label Mali back in 1987 that was the plain Jane version of the first photo. I loved that cue and hate that I traded it for a j/b McDermott in 98 but I still have that one and it plays pretty sporty. I recently put my Tiger shaft on one of the new ones and I actually liked the way it played. Plus the new designs are old school and the prices are reasonable. I wish they would have gone old school with the name like the boxed "Mali" or green lettering to match.

Roy Vadas · Jan 28, 2014

Hello Flash,

You have the most current version of the Mali that has been produced overseas since 2001. It is identified by the black text on the butt, vs green, gold, and other colors. It is the top of the tier (V9) that was produced in that series. I seem to recall it was around the $280 mark. I actually own the V1 of that series. I took the shaft off it and put a 30" ob1 on it and use it quite often. The ebony and birdseye full splice produce a really great hit IMO.

No need in trying to contact Mali about yours (or any) cue anymore. When I first retired, I was working toward making a Mali resource page, as Mali's are the cue I have played with since I was 14 (I still have that one and several others). Nobody currently working at Mali has any information on the cues. All the old guys have retired I guess. No old catalogs either

I tried tracking it all down around 2008, I believe.

Regards,
~Roy

Harold Smith · Jan 28, 2014

I have two Mali's one plain jane and the other is the one they called the Black Knight. Both are nice hitting cues.--Smitty

SouthernDraw · Jan 28, 2014

During the 70s, Jerry Pechauer developed a friendship with Fred Mali and took his family to NY to tour the Mali shop. Soon later he opened his own billiards supply company in Green Bay (per: J Pechauer website). I would suppose that Fred Mali influenced and inspired the Pechauer brand somewhat. For whatever that is worth.

Respect, Courage, and Commitment!

forabeer · Feb 28, 2014

Bob Jewett said:
I wrote to Mali about 1968 about getting a custom cue. I got a nice letter in return from Fred Mali saying that they were just starting a partnership with a cue maker (in Connecticut?) who was making custom cues for them. I ordered a rosewood "merry widow" design. There was no "Mali" marking on it as I recall.

This was purchased by my Granddad in the early 70's.
No marking on the cue but it still had this decal which I probably should have left on.

Micheal · Mar 15, 2014

I special ordered this in 1983, 19 oz. with 12mm longer snooker shaft. I thought it was a model M-180 but haven't been able to find that model number anywhere. The Mali logo is green.

Busboy · Mar 15, 2014

I love the old mali cues

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