New guy needing a Cue IDd

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merlin7734

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #1

Hi, everyone!

I’ve never played pool seriously. Games with friends at bars and such.

I ran across my dad’s pool cue cleaning out stuff when moving. He passed in 2007 and it’s one of the few things I have of his.

The shaft was warped like crazy but I’m wanting to get a new shaft to put on the butt. I know it’s probably just some sporting goods store cue but pool and baseball were my dad’s two favorite sports and I hate baseball so...

Anyways here it is. These pics are super blurry, my camera lens is super scratched and it’s an older phone so no stabilization... any input would be appreciated!

 

Hunter

The King of Memes

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #2

I'm guessing an old National cue. Tough ID with the pics!

 

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RiverCity

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #3

If someone can identify that cue, maybe they could help me find my dog. :thumbup:

 

Snooker Theory

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #4

RiverCity said:

If someone can identify that cue, maybe they could help me find my dog. :thumbup:

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I saw him down on this street, hope that helps, is there a reward?

 

Cuebuddy

Mini cues

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #5

This thread may help.

https://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=491409

 

jimmyco

NRA4Life

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #6

National Billiards Co. import from Taiwan.

Not to be confused with National Chalk Co.

 

cue fix

Will "MONSOON" & SEARING!

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #7

emblem is National. It does look a lot like a model of an Adam cue as well

 

Chopdoc

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #8

jimmyco said:

National Billiards Co. import from Taiwan.

Not to be confused with National Chalk Co.

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Exactly. :thumbup:

 

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merlin7734

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #9

Thanks guys! I’ll get better pics!

 

alphadog

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• Mar 29, 2019

• #10

See Deanoc is right pictures cause confusion:grin-square:

 

gogg

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• Mar 31, 2019

• #11

Not really needed, ( more pics)...
Might I suggest getting a idea of the thread on the pin to have a better shaft ordered?
Billiard stores will help you find a good fit...
Just a thought, but it will make your Dad’s cue play worthy of his memory.
Hope you enjoy it

 

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merlin7734

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• Mar 31, 2019

• #12

gogg said:

Not really needed, ( more pics)...
Might I suggest getting a idea of the thread on the pin to have a better shaft ordered?
Billiard stores will help you find a good fit...
Just a thought, but it will make your Dad’s cue play worthy of his memory.
Hope you enjoy it

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That was my intention. I don’t even have the old shaft it was so warped. So I planned on either finding a billiards supply place near Harrison/Newark NJ that would have a compatible shaft or a place online that I will.

One person recommended an OB shaft with a Tiger Everest tip so I was looking st that unless someone suggests another option.

Thanks again everyone!

 

gypsy_soul

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• Mar 31, 2019

• #13

RiverCity said:

If someone can identify that cue, maybe they could help me find my dog. :thumbup:

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Classic

 

claymont

JADE

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• Mar 31, 2019

• #14

merlin7734 said:

Hi, everyone!

I’ve never played pool seriously. Games with friends at bars and such.

I ran across my dad’s pool cue cleaning out stuff when moving. He passed in 2007 and it’s one of the few things I have of his.

The shaft was warped like crazy but I’m wanting to get a new shaft to put on the butt. I know it’s probably just some sporting goods store cue but pool and baseball were my dad’s two favorite sports and I hate baseball so...

Anyways here it is. These pics are super blurry, my camera lens is super scratched and it’s an older phone so no stabilization... any input would be appreciated!

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Go to a poolroom in your area somebody there should be able to help. Take the cue to a bar you play at; maybe somebody there could help.

 

gesan

AzB Silver Member

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• Mar 31, 2019

• #15

Shaft

Merlin you might want to go to the "ask the cue makers" forum". And/or the shaft review forum. There is a lot of info on the review forum. Many of the cue makers can make you a deal on a shaft.

 

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merlin7734

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• Mar 31, 2019

• #16

gesan said:

Merlin you might want to go to the "ask the cue makers" forum". And/or the shaft review forum. There is a lot of info on the review forum. Many of the cue makers can make you a deal on a shaft.

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I never even considered that! Would help keep this a truly special, one of a kind cue!

 

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merlin7734

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• Apr 3, 2019

• #17

I THINK this is 5/16*18 connection?

It’s a little more beat up than I remember but I love the inlays and the character. Just wanted to share better pics.

I’m in Harrison NJ and thinking about stopping into either Blatt Billiards or Action Billiards today or tomorrow if someone recommends one over the other for a new shaft and likely a case

 

Cuebuddy

Mini cues

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• Apr 3, 2019

• #18

Very nice cue! The pics turned out fabulous, I bet the cue plays great.

 

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merlin7734

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• Apr 3, 2019

• #19

Cuebuddy said:

Very nice cue! The pics turned out fabulous, I bet the cue plays great.

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Thanks! I bet it will too once I get a shaft on it

 

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merlin7734

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• Apr 3, 2019

• #20

I called Pooldawg after no real options found for a local billiards supply.

I’m going to go with a Players HXT shaft and the woman mentioned the tip was soft so I’m upgrading to a Tiger Everest based on things I’ve heard people say about it.