Extremely Rare ZYLR Cue by Kerry Zeiler - Black Beauty - Heavy Player / Collector Piece
For sale is an exceptionally rare ZYLR cue by Kerry Zeiler, a Southern California cue maker whose work is seldom seen on the secondary market. This particular cue was made for Jim Easton, CEO of Easton Sporting Goods, who preferred heavy, solid, perfectly balanced cues. This cue exemplifies that philosophy.Maker Background
Kerry Zeiler made ZYLR Cues and is best known as the mentor to Joey Bautista. Many design and construction elements seen in Bautista cues originated with Zeiler. Uniquely, Zeiler worked professionally with radiology / X-ray technology, and he famously X-rayed high-end custom cues to study internal construction methods. As a result, his own cues are known for:- Fully threaded internal construction
- Extremely solid builds
- Excellent long-term structural integrity
Cue Overview
- Maker: ZYLR Cues
- Cue Maker: Kerry Zeiler
- Original Owner: Jim Easton
- Condition: Excellent
- Butt weight: 18.84 oz (intentionally heavy build)
- Comes with custom set of joint protectors made by Jim Baxter
Weight was added internally at specific locations and permanently secured with epoxy. Weight bolts are not removable by design, ensuring stability and balance. Despite the heavy weight, this cue is exceptionally well balanced and feels very comfortable in hand.
Materials & Construction
- Forearm: Black paper micarta
- Butt sleeve: Black paper micarta
- Displays beautiful grain with a carbon-fiber-like appearance under light
- Wrap: Black leather (excellent condition, very comfortable grip)
- Joint: Buckhorn
- Butt cap: Buckhorn
- Shaft collars: Buckhorn
- Pin: 3/8 × 11
Dimensions
- Butt length: 29 inches
- Shaft length: 29 inches
- Butt diameter:
- At joint: 0.855 inches
- At butt cap: 1.234 inches
Shafts (2 Total)
Shaft 1:- 3.70 oz
- 13.00 mm below ferrule
- Slight bluing
- Rolls straight
- Very small knick in wood I could feel
- Not sure about tip
- 3.95 oz
- 13.07 mm below ferrule
- Excellent condition
- Rolls straight
- Thoroughbred MH tip
Both shafts feature Ivor-X ferrules, a proprietary material developed and used by Kerry Zeiler.
Condition Summary
- Butt is straight and extremely solid
- Shafts are straight
- No structural issues
- Wrap and finish present beautifully
- Everything threads together cleanly and securely
Why This Cue Is Special
- Extremely rare maker
- Built by Kerry Zeiler, mentor to Joey Bautista
- Made specifically for Jim Easton
- Unique radiology-influenced construction philosophy
- Black paper micarta “Black Beauty” build
- Heavy, balanced, and incredibly solid feel
Price: $2200 shipped
UPS or FedEx with full insurance included
Payment: PayPal F&F, Zelle, or Venmo
Trades: Not looking for trades