How do you tell if a cue has real Ivory in it?

Texas Carom Club said:
where you 700 fargo 14 years ago like you are now?
if not, howd you make the jump lol
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Just noticed this notification now lol. Wow, old thread...

Definitely was not a 700 Fargo then. I officially hit 700 Fargo around 2020-2021 mark, I keep track of my progress. I took my time on the table more serious because I didn't have as much of it anymore (my son) and that actually made me improve quite significantly. I'm now at a 721 and feel like I have more in me to get even higher. As of recently, I just haven't been playing many Fargo events but still regularly practice every other day. I will be playing more Fargo events in the coming months. I will never stop playing this game...
 
Gatz said:
I have a friend with a Schon cue that claims it has Ivory in it. I don't believe him because I didn't think there were many Schons with Ivory in them. It's not a fancy cue, it's just a limited (LTD).

Does Ivory have a unique look to it compared to fake? Is there cracks in ivory?
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Most of the white inlays in pre 2016 Schons are ivory.
 
sfleinen said:
gr. Dave:

That was a really, REALLY cool post! Rep to you. I did not know about Schreger Lines (crosshatch patterns unique to ivory, visible in 90-degree cut faces) before your post. However, since Schreger Lines are only visible in the 90-degree cut face, how does one identify ivory already installed in a cue, if the 90-degree cut face of the piece is not visible / obscured?

-Sean
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I don't have anything to add to the topic (lol) but re-reading this thread, I find this post from Sean, back in 2010. I got to know him thru AZB, and met him a couple times when he vacationed near here.

He and his wife moved near here a few years ago, and I see him at our pool room almost every week now. (They are well, for those who care.)

Fun memory. He won't see this, as he's sworn off AZB, lol, but I'll tell him about it. A laugh will be had!
 
Blacklight is a good way.... Ivory will light up under blacklight. As you can see with the butt cap and one ferrule since they are not ivory, they show grey.
JV
 

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Gatz said:
I have a friend with a Schon cue that claims it has Ivory in it. I don't believe him because I didn't think there were many Schons with Ivory in them. It's not a fancy cue, it's just a limited (LTD).

Does Ivory have a unique look to it compared to fake? Is there cracks in ivory?
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Pictures of Ivory Under UV Light...

Pictures of Ivory Under UV Light... Does anyone have any to post up? I'm looking through some of my cues with claimed ivory ferrules and checking them out under a black light. I also started checking out my other shafts with non-ivory ferrules, and I'm mystified by my findings. Researching...
forums.azbilliards.com
 
SeniorTom said:
Really, what is the great allure of having ivory? It's an ego thing, at the expense of endangered animals.
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It used to be commonplace, no one thought in 'woke' terms back then. No reason to use it now for sure. There is 'legal' ivory in the world tho. Elephants are legally harvested and the tusks get used. Too hard to monitor what is/isn't legal thus the current laws/regs.
 
classiccues said:
Blacklight is a good way.... Ivory will light up under blacklight. As you can see with the butt cap and one ferrule since they are not ivory, they show grey.
JV
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I haven't seen many ivory cues (only a handful in my life), but have seen a fair bit of ivory jewelry, sculpture and the square blocks used for making 'chops' - usually they use a backlight to look at veins and patina.

One reason they use for making 'chops', is the 'veins' suck up the red ink which is used, and create a very beautiful effect.

I distinctly remember the ivory cues I've seen (both inlays and ferrule), each just had a look to them. In person, they just seem to stand out - granted I have never had to determine what is or isn't ivory, and everyone who has had one has been very quick to describe what it is, and demonstrate it's authenticity with a backlight etc
 
Ivory ferrules provide a unique sound and feel, as well as being impervious to chalk discoloration.
Just like cue tip brands can sound, feel and perform differently, ivory ferrules are not that dissimilar.

It probably will not change the way you play but it might. Anyway, the acoustics of stroking the cue
ball is distinctly different from all other ferrule materials. It’s akin to the sound of barreling a baseball.

If you haven’t played much with ivory ferrules, what I wrote will likely sound mythical. Ivory ferrules do
not turn you into a better player. However, my experience is playing pool is just more satisfying and it’s
really the only reason to play the game. Becoming frustrated is OK but only as a prelude to enjoyment.
 
Bavafongoul said:
Ivory ferrules provide a unique sound and feel, as well as being impervious to chalk discoloration.
Just like cue tip brands can sound, feel and perform differently, ivory ferrules are not that dissimilar.

It probably will not change the way you play but it might. Anyway, the acoustics of stroking the cue
ball is distinctly different from all other ferrule materials. It’s akin to the sound of barreling a baseball.

If you haven’t played much with ivory ferrules, what I wrote will likely sound mythical. Ivory ferrules do
not turn you into a better player. However, my experience is playing pool is just more satisfying and it’s
really the only reason to play the game. Becoming frustrated is OK but only as a prelude to enjoyment.
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Agree 100%. I've always enjoyed playing w ivory ferrules moreso than any other material available.
IMO, The consistency of hit is favored among 14:1 players, esp old school guys like me who grew up w the stuff. If it didn't play better for me, I wouldn't still be chasing the damn stuff 30 years after the fact.
 
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