My birdseye and straight grain

I’m quite fond of Birdseye, though I seem to prefer straight grain when playing. Straight grained maple seems to have a crisper hit compared to Birdseye. I recently found a nice old Mali T-15 and decided to do a quick pic.

While it’s gauche to talk about money, I don’t think I have spent more than $80 on any cue for myself in a long time. These are my budget gems.

Buster8001 said:

BTW...is that Hoppe cue an old Huebler? If so, I'd pay a handsome ransom for it...

Josh

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It is. RH7 with custom check rings. I bought it from a fellow that was working at a bicycle store next to a pool hall in Eugene Oregon back when he was in college. The best he could remember is that it was 1975 or 1976. He said bought it from a guy that was teaching him to play. It is a superb playing cue. It’s like playing with a razor blade. It moves the rock unbelievably well. It’s not for sale, but if the time ever comes, I’ll look you up.