Is this a Titleist or brunswick conversion

Phil Ballard · May 29, 2019

I can pick up this cue but it does not have a manufacture or cue builder name on it. Its an older cue and the case that it is in is as old as the cue but I'm not sure even how old it is. I'm hoping that someone can help me ID this cue.

Thanks, in advance, Phil.

Woof Biscuit · May 29, 2019

Not a titleist or Brunswick conversion. I don’t think it’s any type of conversion for that matter.

garczar · May 29, 2019

Looks like a Kaiser import to me.

Phil Ballard · May 29, 2019

Thanks. I'm curious, how do you know a conversion when you see one?

cuesblues · May 29, 2019

Definitely an import
I had one with 2 shafts, and gave it away to a girl

garczar · May 29, 2019

The old Brunswick cues used for conversions never had those points for starters. Plus the ringwork. The reason i said import is that KaoFa in China has made a LOT of Southwest-style cues like this. J&J calls them Kaiser, others branded as Omega. Here's one. Very similar: https://www.billiardwarehouse.com/cues/omega/omega_om8.htm

cuesblues · May 29, 2019

Phil Ballard said:
Thanks. I'm curious, how do you know a conversion when you see one?

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Some of the old Titlists have hardwood veneers then they went to dyed sycamore or poplar

Chopdoc · May 29, 2019

Inexpensive Asian import sold under numerous brand names. Not old. Not Brunswick. Does not even resemble one.

I saw that on Ebay presented as a "vintage" cue, possible Brunswick, at an inflated price. I have a feeling the seller knew better.

They typically go on Ebay new for $75 to $150.

Recently sold under the name Pinnacle on Ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/b_w_enterp...u0oAAOSwQh1bnWAk&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

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garczar · May 29, 2019

Chopdoc said:
Inexpensive Asian import sold under numerous brand names. Not old. Not Brunswick. Does not even resemble one.

I saw that on Ebay presented as a "vintage" cue, possible Brunswick, at an inflated price. I have a feeling the seller knew better.

They typically go on Ebay new for $75 to $150.

Recently sold under the name Pinnacle on Ebay.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/b_w_enterp...u0oAAOSwQh1bnWAk&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

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Yep. Totally agree. For 100bux they play pretty good. Problem is how long will it stay straight? Might be years, could be months.

Phil Ballard · May 29, 2019

Thanks, all. I really appreciate the feedback. I love those conversions that CuesBlues posted picks of and when seeing those I can really tell the difference of the conversions vs the one I was looking at picking up from ebay. Like ChopDoc said, they guy must have known that the cue was an import and not a vintage cue.

garczar · May 29, 2019

Phil Ballard said:
Thanks, all. I really appreciate the feedback. I love those conversions that CuesBlues posted picks of and when seeing those I can really tell the difference of the conversions vs the one I was looking at picking up from ebay. Like ChopDoc said, they guy must have known that the cue was an import and not a vintage cue.

I said KaoFa buts in KaoKao. Look at # 4043. Same cue. http://www.kaokaogroup.com.tw/proimages/sr/products/5.jpg

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