Who was the cuemaker that put a piece of Ivory on the end of his pin?
Bill Schick. Andy Gilbert.
I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Just my opinion, but ivory is nothing more than an overpriced novelty these days. There are so many synthetics that look just as nice and are exponentially more durable. I didn't always feel that way. But as I've gotten older I tend to like ivory on elephants more than on cues. And even though the ivory used in cues these days is supposed to be pre-ban, it's still pushing the demand for it. Again, just my opinion and I'd never knock anyone for wanting it. It's just not my thing anymore.I should have asked for this feature when my cue was ordered, even if it was just decorative. Andy did ask if I wanted to upgrade to and ivory join and butt cap, but I chose SS and delrin since I wanted materials that could withstand some mishaps.
I wouldn't lose any sleep over it. Just my opinion, but ivory is nothing more than an overpriced novelty these days. There are so many synthetics that look just as nice and are exponentially more durable. I didn't always feel that way. But as I've gotten older I tend to like ivory on elephants more than on cues. And even though the ivory used in cues these days is supposed to be pre-ban, it's still pushing the demand for it. Again, just my opinion and I'd never knock anyone for wanting it. It's just not my thing anymore.
I just checked out your cues in your signature link. Both very nice. But that Gilbert is a stunner.My AG cue inlays are all pre-ban scrimmed elephant ivory that would be protected under clear coat, so I did go that route since it did not cost anything extra back in 2005. Now it's more of a liability since the cue could be confiscated by customs if it crosses state lines for any repair work. This means that I baby the cue at all times, even while playing at work. At some point I'll probably store it for good and use the Schon CX61 as my main player.
Stop it….absolute nonsense….your cues cannot be confiscated in the United States merely because you possess them.My AG cue inlays are all pre-ban scrimmed elephant ivory that would be protected under clear coat, so I did go that route since it did not cost anything extra back in 2005. Now it's more of a liability since the cue could be confiscated by customs if it crosses state lines for any repair work. This means that I baby the cue at all times, even while playing at work. At some point I'll probably store it for good and use the Schon CX61 as my main player.