I have a 1971 Tad cue newly restored by Tad - new finish, new shaft by Tad ( 30"), new wrap by Tad. Cue is approx. 20 ounces. Also have new 29" shaft by cue maker in Long Beach, Ca.
I have the receipt for restoration work by Tad. Cue was finished and picked up on March 28, 2013 ( last Thursday).
I put about an hour of play on it to test it out. Hits great, clean - balance is slightly different with the 30" and the 29". Kind of cool - balance point shifts back slightly with 29" shaft. Gives you two options.
Got several opinions from collectors and quality players - the consensus is that in it's great condition and being a rare 1971, the value is at least $2500. That is my asking price.
There is a very slight warp in the butt up by the joint - less than the thickness of a credit card. Totally un-noticable when playing. You can barely notice it when rolling it on a table.
I own two other Tad's, one made for me in 1967, and the other made for me in 1982. This one is in perfect shape with the restoration. Only reason I am selling it is that it was not made for me. I picked it up in mediocre condition and had it restored to sell. Nice cue!
See the uploaded photos of the cue. Cue needs a good home!
I have the receipt for restoration work by Tad. Cue was finished and picked up on March 28, 2013 ( last Thursday).
I put about an hour of play on it to test it out. Hits great, clean - balance is slightly different with the 30" and the 29". Kind of cool - balance point shifts back slightly with 29" shaft. Gives you two options.
Got several opinions from collectors and quality players - the consensus is that in it's great condition and being a rare 1971, the value is at least $2500. That is my asking price.
There is a very slight warp in the butt up by the joint - less than the thickness of a credit card. Totally un-noticable when playing. You can barely notice it when rolling it on a table.
I own two other Tad's, one made for me in 1967, and the other made for me in 1982. This one is in perfect shape with the restoration. Only reason I am selling it is that it was not made for me. I picked it up in mediocre condition and had it restored to sell. Nice cue!
See the uploaded photos of the cue. Cue needs a good home!
