Hoppe style cue

[Catalin]

What exactly defines a Hoppe style cue? From what I noticed there are wide black and white rings on the butt, the black ring seems to be always at the end of the cue. The black ring looks often to be 2x wider than the white, but sometimes they are of equal size.

Is there a rule or a tradition in that sense? Are there exact dimensions or proportions to be respected? Is the joint collar on these cues part of the Hoppe style too and are there any rules for it? I would appreciate detailed info and the history of this design, I couldn't find it.

Thanks,
Julian

 

[RiverCity]

Basically its just a term used to mean a modern rendition of the old Brunswick Willie Hoppe cues. Lots of them had the "Hoppe rings" as the butt cap, some had bumpers, some were bumperless.

With the modern versions, some guys stick to the traditional look, others change the woods, veneer colors etc. :thumbup:

 

[Catalin]

Thank you Chuck. Do you know the ring dimensions? Are the veneers part of the Hoppe style?

Julian

 

[garczar]

Thank you Chuck. Do you know the ring dimensions? Are the veneers part of the Hoppe style?

Julian

Hoppe-style is usually a 4pt(with/without veneers) with a ivory(or ivory subst.) ring above a thin black cap. Often seen without bumpers as with the originals. A lot of cues now are described as Hoppe's even if they don't have points as long as the butt is Hoppe-style. Classic design either way as clearly seen in Chuck's pics. Love those Hoppes!

 

[RickLafayette]

Also, in addition to the above, cue makers will make cues with a "Hoppe ring" while the rest of the design is different from the traditional Hoppe cue attributes. For years, people called any kind of fancy ring a Bushka ring until the defining Bushka ring characteristics were completely lost.