Withdrawn: Rauenzahn Oak Titlist Willie Hoppe Pool Cue
SOLD: 1940's Oak Titlist Willie Hoppe Cue converted by Jerry Rauenzahn
I had this cue made to resemble a 1940's Hoppe Pro, brass joint and all, right down to a beautiful matte finish to give it a hand-rubbed look (as opposed to high gloss) but with minor differences so that it would be playable in a way I was more used to - it is just slightly thicker at the butt than a modern cue, but it weighs about 19.6 and is perfectly balanced (a little forward). Hoppe Pros were never made with oak - thus the appeal of this design. There are also some minor cosmetic differences from a Hoppe Pro, but very minor;e.g-slightly thinner ring, a little more of the points show, the 'Willie Hoppe' signature is closer to the joint. I'm fairly sure a piece of hard maple was inserted under the leather wrap between the forearm and butt. The leather wrap is flawless.
Cue and shaft are perfectly straight. The shaft is test-hit only. Despite this being my playing cue for the last five years, I have used a different shaft with it. The only damage is the slightest bit of bubbling in the black buttcap, from occasionally hitting the floor without a bumper to protect it - I'm overly protective and normally have it resting on my toes when not shooting. This cue would not be up for sale except I have recently received an almost identical specification ebony Hoppe Pro conversion from Jerry, which plays equally fine. I may list it as well and keep the one that does not sell first.
SOLD: 1940's Oak Titlist Willie Hoppe Cue converted by Jerry Rauenzahn
I had this cue made to resemble a 1940's Hoppe Pro, brass joint and all, right down to a beautiful matte finish to give it a hand-rubbed look (as opposed to high gloss) but with minor differences so that it would be playable in a way I was more used to - it is just slightly thicker at the butt than a modern cue, but it weighs about 19.6 and is perfectly balanced (a little forward). Hoppe Pros were never made with oak - thus the appeal of this design. There are also some minor cosmetic differences from a Hoppe Pro, but very minor;e.g-slightly thinner ring, a little more of the points show, the 'Willie Hoppe' signature is closer to the joint. I'm fairly sure a piece of hard maple was inserted under the leather wrap between the forearm and butt. The leather wrap is flawless.
Cue and shaft are perfectly straight. The shaft is test-hit only. Despite this being my playing cue for the last five years, I have used a different shaft with it. The only damage is the slightest bit of bubbling in the black buttcap, from occasionally hitting the floor without a bumper to protect it - I'm overly protective and normally have it resting on my toes when not shooting. This cue would not be up for sale except I have recently received an almost identical specification ebony Hoppe Pro conversion from Jerry, which plays equally fine. I may list it as well and keep the one that does not sell first.
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