Identify this cue with "W" logo?

[thrillsoft]

I have this cue and I can't find any information about it. It appears old.

I can't find this logo ANYWHERE in all my searching...
The cue appears to be pretty old. Here's the reasons I think that:

1. • Yellowing of the wood.
   • Rubber bumper was pretty old, (splitting as I tried to remove it).
   • Shaft is "conical" shape like the old cues.
   • Inside under the bumper, looks very old (not including what appears to be a replaced weight bolt).
   • Non-CNC inlays.
   • 13.3mm tip

Here's the basic stats:
58" (I would have thought 57" if it was super old)
13.3mm tip
conical shaft that appears to be original
"W" logo on the butt
Sharp points (not completely even)
The weight bolt almost certainly appears to be replaced. It just seems much newer than the rest of the stick.

What do you guys think? Does ANYONE know anything about this cue stick? I don't have any further information but can attach additional photos or take additional measurements if you like.

 

[Cartune]

pictures would help immensely

 

[thrillsoft]

pictures would help immensely

I put the pictures up now.

 

[garczar]

Early Weir cue made by ADAM, is my guess. Looks asian to me. Not a Woodworth, his 'W' was different.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

Not a prized Eddie Wheatabshka .

 

[a1712]

Plastic veneers? Brian.

 

[straightline]

How are the bare metal spinners on sticks?

 

[Chopdoc]

Looks Asian at the butt cap and bumper. The veneers look a little like Karl Mayer, but not.

Is that a 14 pin? Unusual for an older Asian import but not unheard of.

Not a Weir.

Points an veneers are very nicely done. Are they even?

You say the bolt was replaced? Wrap does not look original to me either.

I don't know what it is.

 

[thrillsoft]

Looks Asian at the butt cap and bumper. The veneers look a little like Karl Mayer, but not.

Is that a 14 pin? Unusual for an older Asian import but not unheard of.

Not a Weir.

Points an veneers are very nicely done. Are they even?

You say the bolt was replaced? Wrap does not look original to me either.

I don't know what it is.

Hi ChopDoc,

I was hoping you'd respond. The veneers do look very nicely done but not completely even. I'm attaching pictures of inside the butt. The weight bolt is obviously MUCH newer then the rest of the stick. Also pictures of the PIN. It's SS, not brass so not early 70's. I'm guessing early 80's?

John

 

[thrillsoft]

I was HOPING that someone saw the logo before and problem would be solved! I only paid $30 for the stick and it looked old and high quality. I was hoping for some real value here if I could identify the maker.

 

[straightline]

I've seen that mark in various writings in many languages both old and new.

 

[Chopdoc]

Hi ChopDoc,

I was hoping you'd respond. The veneers do look very nicely done but not completely even. I'm attaching pictures of inside the butt. The weight bolt is obviously MUCH newer then the rest of the stick. Also pictures of the PIN. It's SS, not brass so not early 70's. I'm guessing early 80's?

John

I really don't know. I'm thinking Asian. Late 70s through 80s.

It's a cool cue for 30 bucks. I would have grabbed it at that price just for shits and giggles. I have a few like that. A couple turned out to be "something". Hard to say more.

Not Adam/Japan. More like Taiwan.