Please help ID this cue

[RatRodDave]

OK thanks for looking! This i a beautiful cue and deserves a name. I have been told it is from the Philippines. There are no markings on it any where. Up close you can tell that it was hand made and the quality of the materials is very good. The pin is a 5/16 18. It came with two matching shafts, not of a laminated construction. Thats about all I know. If you have any other info or ideas please share. I haven't even been able to find a similar looking cue. A friend of mine with considerable experience with cues believes the woods to Bacote and Amboyna Burl with real ivory diamonds many of witch held in concave ebony diamonds all of witch outlined with holly wood. Thanks - Dave

P.S. - I just picked up an Audrick cue and it looks stunning in person and the hit feels just right with my Predator Z2 shaft on it. So far I give it high marks, I know those cues have been a point of debate, Just my two cents.

 

[eezbank]

That looks like a Vhante Cue. If you send him a pic he might be able to confirm for sure.

 

[RatRodDave]

Might be

Now that you say that it seems to add up. That would explain why it isn't signed when clearly it is not a novice cue makers attempt but is not perfect. The slightly odd butt cap and single brass ring do seem to fit his style. I was hoping to get a few people with a similar idea and then ask said cue maker for verification. Thanks!

 

[flyvirginiaguy]

I do not think it is a Vhante cue. I have seen a hundred of his pass through Ebay, and everyone one of them had his signature on the forearm. But a maker like him in the Philippines I am sure.

It looks more like this one in post 16 ;-)

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=88880&highlight=vhante

 

[RatRodDave]

I feel like it's time for a bump. I am still very interested in any info I can get on this cue. What I know is that it is a full splice Amboyna burl into Bocote with thin Holly inlays to 56 Ivory diamonds and Ebony diamond outlines. The pin is 5/16 18. I believe the collars are phenolic with a single brass ring. The wrap is lizard. I believe it was Filipino made in the 90s or early 2000s. There is no makers mark or signature. This obviously a beautiful hand made cue and plays very well; (I've been using it for about 15 years now). I was able to find a similar looking cue that was said to be a Jenor cue, picture attached. Thanks