Bill Schick (1941–2022) was a renowned American cue maker from Shreveport, Louisiana, who owned a pool hall and crafted cues there for decades. Inducted into cuemakers’ halls of fame in 2007 and 2015, he was considered a pioneer among southern U.S. artisans.
He began making cues in 1970, drawing inspiration from George Balabushka before developing his signature style. Schick emphasized handcrafted techniques like pantograph inlays, scrimshaw, engraving, and even producing his own cue tips, avoiding modern automation.
His cues feature high-end materials such as ebony, birdseye maple, snakewood, abalone, and precious metals. Common elements include 4-point or multi-point designs, exotic leather wraps (e.g., alligator), natural joints like 3/8-10 pins, and custom conversions of vintage blanks. They typically include two shafts (12.5–13 mm diameter), joint protectors, and weigh 18–22 oz, prized for straightness, balance, and playability. Artistic showpieces often incorporate unique themes.
Schick produced about 10 cues annually, totaling around 300 over his career, with 1–2 year wait times for customs. Today, they are collectible items valued at $5000–$30,000 +, with growing rarity since his passing. A dedicated Facebook group exists for enthusiasts
Bill Schick custom cue.
Ebony 4 pt. black lizard back leather wrap.
Materials: metal joint, genuine inlays, ferrules.
3/8 x 10 natural joint.
Butt length: 29” weight 15.5 oz.
Shaft 1: length 29” weight 3.8 oz diameter 12.92 mm.
Shaft 2: length 29” weight 3.65 oz diameter 13.08 mm.
Excellent condition. Straight together & apart
No trades
$5500.00
He began making cues in 1970, drawing inspiration from George Balabushka before developing his signature style. Schick emphasized handcrafted techniques like pantograph inlays, scrimshaw, engraving, and even producing his own cue tips, avoiding modern automation.
His cues feature high-end materials such as ebony, birdseye maple, snakewood, abalone, and precious metals. Common elements include 4-point or multi-point designs, exotic leather wraps (e.g., alligator), natural joints like 3/8-10 pins, and custom conversions of vintage blanks. They typically include two shafts (12.5–13 mm diameter), joint protectors, and weigh 18–22 oz, prized for straightness, balance, and playability. Artistic showpieces often incorporate unique themes.
Schick produced about 10 cues annually, totaling around 300 over his career, with 1–2 year wait times for customs. Today, they are collectible items valued at $5000–$30,000 +, with growing rarity since his passing. A dedicated Facebook group exists for enthusiasts
Bill Schick custom cue.
Ebony 4 pt. black lizard back leather wrap.
Materials: metal joint, genuine inlays, ferrules.
3/8 x 10 natural joint.
Butt length: 29” weight 15.5 oz.
Shaft 1: length 29” weight 3.8 oz diameter 12.92 mm.
Shaft 2: length 29” weight 3.65 oz diameter 13.08 mm.
Excellent condition. Straight together & apart
No trades
$5500.00
