Opinions on this cue?

[WildWing]

It isn't? What else is fake on it?

Nothing is fake, but the buttplate mostly reminds me of the "Cerocite" material that Adam Cue Company used and probably still uses for buttplates.
They've been made in both Japan and Korea that I know of. Possibly elsewhere. Also, the ringwork in the joint collars very much remind me of that line as well, though I can't find the exact model. But that may be a good start.

For reference, an ivory looking buttplate can also be various versions of Ivorine. To my knowledge, there is Ivorine 3 and Ivorine 4. Various makers use other composites.

All the best,
WW

 

[outrider1]

Nothing is fake, but the buttplate mostly reminds me of the "Cerocite" material that Adam Cue Company used and probably still uses for buttplates.
They've been made in both Japan and Korea that I know of. Possibly elsewhere. Also, the ringwork in the joint collars very much remind me of that line as well, though I can't find the exact model. But that may be a good start.

For reference, an ivory looking buttplate can also be various versions of Ivorine. To my knowledge, there is Ivorine 3 and Ivorine 4. Various makers use other composites.

All the best,
WW

I will take better pictures tomorrow, thanks!

 

[DeadStick]

Nice cue!

Looks very similar to this one, but different veneer colors, dots on butt plate, and no fake GB signature:

George Balabushka GB-21 Pool Cue with Free Joint Protectors

George Balabushka GB-21 Pool Cues - On Sale Now with Free Joint Protectors and Free Shipping.

www.billiardwarehouse.com

 

[outrider1]

It does with the same pin size. But I feel my cue was made about the '70's. Thank you!

 

[DeadStick]

It does with the same pin size. But I feel my cue was made about the '70's. Thank you!

Is this the same cue being discussed 17 days ago?

https://www.reddit.com/r/billiards/s/oxkeHPUvVv

 

[outrider1]

Idk,the points are hand spliced beautifully and there's full graining in the butt cap. Thanks!

 

[ideologist]

You trying to ruin this thread with you're ignorance?

You call me ignorant with that grammar? Ironic lol

 

[ideologist]

It isn't? What else is fake on it?

It's only 'fake' if it is portrayed as ivory.

This is a man-made material with no schrager lines, not 'fake'

 

[outrider1]

You guys can't wait for better quality pictures tomorrow? So be it.

 

[WildWing]

You guys can't wait for better quality pictures tomorrow? So be it.

I think the Reddit pictures noted above are all that's needed. It's a decent looking cue, probably a recent Adam, not from the 70s, and the buttplate is not ivory.

 

[DeadStick]

You call me ignorant with that grammar? Ironic lol

He was replying to someone else.

 

[outrider1]

I think the Reddit pictures noted above are all that's needed. It's a decent looking cue, probably a recent Adam, not from the 70s, and the buttplate is not ivory. Justin?

He was replying to someone else.

I've owned Adam cues since 1980,so no. Thanks for your input.

 

[Busboy]

Great looking cue

 

[outrider1]

Thanks! It plays awesome!

 

[jasonlaus]

You call me ignorant with that grammar? Ironic lol

At least I know who I'm talking to, unlike you. You might wanna go back and see who I was responding to.

BTW, let me know when class is back in session so I can straighten up me gramers

Was it the "you're" that autocorrect changed from your? Or do you have other issues? We are in a virtual pool room if you didn't know that - I bet you're fun to hang out with

You know I'm just messing with you. I have no issues with you

 

[mistamikel]

I'm almost positive this is an Adam from their classic series (not sure if its the acutal name of the series )from about 25 years ago.
This might be a Willie Mosconi tribute cue.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

Very sweet cue , are you gonna sell it?
Who made it?

 

[atlas333]

Is this the same cue being discussed 17 days ago?

https://www.reddit.com/r/billiards/s/oxkeHPUvVv

If you compare the weight bolt pics carefully side by side it does not seem to be the same cue.

 

[garczar]

I'm almost positive this is an Adam from their classic series (not sure if its the acutal name of the series )from about 25 years ago.
This might be a Willie Mosconi tribute cue.

It looks 100% ADAM to me. Nice cue. A lot of people don't know that Miki of Mezz fame pretty much ran the shop that Helmstetter oversaw. They could/did make some very nice cues like this one.

 

[mistamikel]

It looks 100% ADAM to me. Nice cue.

It's a hell of a nice cue, and apparently they hit fanfuckingtastic.

I can't remember who was the man person overseeing production at Adam at the time, but it was a very reputable name and these tribute cues were/are absolutely fantastic.