I am hoping someone on this forum can help appraise my old cue. It was a Christmas gift from 1992 from my dad. It’s my old Mali pool cue. I’ve looked on the web have never found another like it. I’m shopping for a cue for my son and it made me curious what mine is worth. It definitely still plays the same as 1992. It gets moderate use and has stood the test of time. Thank you!
Pool Cue Appraisal
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He is only 10 but quite the competitor. We play about 3 games of 8 ball every night and I told him when he finally beats me I will get him a special present. He’s gotten real close a couple times, a few cracks at the 8 ball. When he wins I am going to present him the Viking cue I had his name engraved in. He doesn’t know I already bought it. I’m scared he will be careless and break mine Mali sticks are no longer made so parts need to be custom fit.
I’ve been thinking of pulling some shots and letting him win. Sometimes I try and bank the 8 ball. I know if he earns that win it will make his gift extra special and he will be hooked for life.
I figured around $300 for the Mali, I really was hoping someone would recognize it. Maybe it’s worth more beings it’s a 1 of a kind ;-)? I’m an old soul and that stick is mine until it can no longer play. I’m real careful with it and don’t let anyone else use it so hopefully I will pass it down one day.
I figured around $300 for the Mali, I really was hoping someone would recognize it. Maybe it’s worth more beings it’s a 1 of a kind ;-)? I’m an old soul and that stick is mine until it can no longer play. I’m real careful with it and don’t let anyone else use it so hopefully I will pass it down one day.
The points in the forearm are pretty neat, sorta remind me of a bomb or an arrow, rather unique.
Took the words right off my qwerty.
Sorry I do not.
I did a forum search lol. I guess I walked into that. Sorry to disappoint you, definitely don’t know Travis.
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Oh goodness, I haven’t been here much last few years and I forgot about him. Now it’s back in my brain.
Eddie Wheat while I’m on a roll.....
Mali’s are great cues. I’ve always liked them. The OP cue is a pretty rare one, seems like I’ve seen it 1000000 years ago, but I’m not 100% on that.
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IIRC the silver logo cues were some of the last made in the US. After these production was in China and cues had black Mali logo. Not 100% sure of this but pretty certain. Found it:http://www.billiardsforum.com/choosing-a-pool-cue/age-of-mali-cue-with-gold-logo Lists the dates by logo.
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That is some good research. I am fairly positive I received it in 1992 so the silver label for the 90's matches what that page shows. I was a freshman in high school in 92 when my family purchased a pool table. The cue was a Christmas gift.
Proudest moment ever is when my boy put his first 5 pack on me to win the pocket knife that I carried. Just didn't think an 8 year old had that in him. He's 10 now and shoots perrty strong for his age haven't seen anything as impressive as that day but he's got the drive.
Expensive or not, you own one of the coolest Mali cues every made!
I'm starting to get that vibe too. Maybe I should retire it so I don't risk it breaking. how hard would it be to maintain the tip or any other parts?
Greenie for you sir! Way to make him earn it, it will pay off in the end as you already know! :thumbup: