I know it's a real Balabuska ,he signed it right on the forearm.Rule of Thumb: When a brand new member posts seeking cue identification, he is usually also hoping for confirmation that the pool cue he just found is worth thousands of dollars, and he will usually be informed that his discovery is only worth hundreds.
However great your disappointment, 7737, find solace in the fact that you have had the benefit of opinions from some of the best in the business -- free of charge. Where else are you going to find such?