Brunswick Willie HOPPE Pool Cue
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shooter_Hans
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Since we're on this subject matter what is so significant about this style? Every cue maker has some version of the ring on the butt. Was this like a mainstream cue that came on the scene at the time and a must have?
I find the single ring to be a bit boring.
I find the single ring to be a bit boring.
Single butt ring or double, there was no other feeling so gratifying as rolling one of those cues, with no interfering
rubber bumper, on the hard wood of an old pool room floor,
I did pool. My brother did jazz. When we both straggled home late from our different dives, we were not allowed to wear our clothes, impregnated with cigarette smoke, into the house. My mother made us strip to our underwear and deposit the offending outer garments in a hall closet near the back door. If I had played in a room where the floor had been recently oiled, my shoes had to stay there too
Oh, the moonlight’s fair tonight along the Wabash,
From the fields there comes the breath of new-mown hay…
… I long to see my mother in the doorway
As she stood there years ago, her boy to greet.
I think I have to lie down now.
rubber bumper, on the hard wood of an old pool room floor,
I did pool. My brother did jazz. When we both straggled home late from our different dives, we were not allowed to wear our clothes, impregnated with cigarette smoke, into the house. My mother made us strip to our underwear and deposit the offending outer garments in a hall closet near the back door. If I had played in a room where the floor had been recently oiled, my shoes had to stay there too
Oh, the moonlight’s fair tonight along the Wabash,
From the fields there comes the breath of new-mown hay…
… I long to see my mother in the doorway
As she stood there years ago, her boy to greet.
I think I have to lie down now.
Those decals and finish aren't original
L.S. Dennis
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Actually not all Hoppe cues had that white ring at the bottom. Some did (especially some of the older ones) but not all did. This is the one I bought brand new in 1963, it has a signature but no white ring. I still have it and would never part with it for sentimental reasons.
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Anything but (no pun). The Hoppe ring is classic. I bought a Predator sneaky years ago and had a leather wrap and Hoppe ring put on. Will post when I get a chance.
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L.S. Dennis
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I believe it to be an original two piece Brunswick Professional cue. The cue may have had the forearm refinished and hence the lack of signature. Maybe the whole cue was refinished and they were careful around the label. Or maybe the first owner had connections with the factory and requested one before Willie Hoppe was pressed on?
I have seen thousands of these cues and a few of the signatures were weak but still visible.
And yes I believe the first generation had the ivory ring. The second generation it was possible to special order the ring. After that it was not an option.
I have seen thousands of these cues and a few of the signatures were weak but still visible.
And yes I believe the first generation had the ivory ring. The second generation it was possible to special order the ring. After that it was not an option.
On a side note how do you pronounce Hoppe? Hoppy? Hope?
Hoppy
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