Tang may have had a Tad when he played full-time (long ago). I had one when I was about 18. Only had it for about 6 months - I miss that cue.
Good players using TAD cues?
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Tang may have had a Tad when he played full-time (long ago). I had one when I was about 18. Only had it for about 6 months - I miss that cue.
Voodoo Daddy
One Pocket 101
Well...
IMO, the most notable that played with a TAD was Nick Varner. He won a world title or two with a TAD and still has it from last time we spoke about it.
IMO, the most notable that played with a TAD was Nick Varner. He won a world title or two with a TAD and still has it from last time we spoke about it.
You're right, a lot of Japanese players use Tad cues and it's probably the most popular custom cue around.
Most of the top Japanese pros are sponsored by Mezz or Adam so they are using those cues, but there are still a number of pros who use Tad cues. I think the most notable Japanese pro using a Tad right now would be Kenichi Uchigaki.
On a sidenote, at my local hall alone, there are at least four regulars who play with a Tad and two of them are C players at best!
Most of the top Japanese pros are sponsored by Mezz or Adam so they are using those cues, but there are still a number of pros who use Tad cues. I think the most notable Japanese pro using a Tad right now would be Kenichi Uchigaki.
On a sidenote, at my local hall alone, there are at least four regulars who play with a Tad and two of them are C players at best!
i saw king kong using one a while back. the guy plays crazy good. i don't know the guys real name though. he's a strong mexican player from so cal. saw the guy running out from everywhere with one of those plane jane tads.
i love the look but i prefer the harvy martin style ivory joint with different color phenolic on the shaft.
Bernardo Chavez
I know ALOT of TADS are going to to Taiwan, Singapore and China. And those countries are breeding monsters!
My TADS are absolutely amazing.
My TADS are absolutely amazing.
Swanee used a Tad, very effectivley too!
Tang's 'Tad' was actually a Corsair. It sits in my cue rack today!
Tang's 'Tad' was actually a Corsair. It sits in my cue rack today!
Over the years many top Japanese and other Asian players have used Tad cues and Tad is held in highest respect and regard.
Two well known Japanese collectors of Tad cues used by top players will have their cues on display at this year's International Cue Collector Show (ICCS) in Atlanta which will be open to the public on Saturday, October 19. More information about this year's ICCS will be published shortly.
I have enjoyed Tad cues my entire life, and have many in my collection. I love'em! And am still looking for more.....
Will Prout
Two well known Japanese collectors of Tad cues used by top players will have their cues on display at this year's International Cue Collector Show (ICCS) in Atlanta which will be open to the public on Saturday, October 19. More information about this year's ICCS will be published shortly.
I have enjoyed Tad cues my entire life, and have many in my collection. I love'em! And am still looking for more.....
Will Prout
Hawaiian Brian thumped many a good player over the years with his Tad cue, in all kind of games and action.
Will Prout. :thumbup:
Rusty Brandmeyer, a GREAT player from the Florida panhandle back in the day ( mid 70s ) played with a gorgeous Tad. It had about a 6" long ivory ( ? ) buttcap.
Action room near Cinci....late 70s
Swannee shows up.....we’re all making moves...cards close to the vest.
First time I’d seen Swanson, but I knew who he was.
He’s hitting balls, I’m drinking coffee at the counter.
I asked him casually what kind of cue he was using...he looks at me deadpan....says..
“Ah think it’s a Viking.”
It was the first hollow point Tad I ever saw....
Swannee shows up.....we’re all making moves...cards close to the vest.
First time I’d seen Swanson, but I knew who he was.
He’s hitting balls, I’m drinking coffee at the counter.
I asked him casually what kind of cue he was using...he looks at me deadpan....says..
“Ah think it’s a Viking.”
It was the first hollow point Tad I ever saw....
Tom Wirth plays with a Tad.
