Spiral Staircase Points: 8 Points in 2 Patterns: Random Lengths

[JoeyInCali]

I hope it's cored

 

[Michael Webb]

You are one bad dude...don't be shy about flexin some cue smarts!

Thank you but sometimes that means I should shut up.
I think it's an early Cue maker cue and the -A- joint not being centeted created what we see.
Just a wild guess.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

I have written the alleged cuemaker's company three times and sent photos. No response yet. Will call in the a.m. Also, trying to get in touch with person who gifted the cue and determine his degree of certainty as to cuemaker's identity.

 

[ideologist]

I have written the alleged cuemaker's company three times and sent photos. No response yet. Will call in the a.m. Also, trying to get in touch with person who giftrd the cue and determine his degree of certainty as to cuemaker's identity.

Just post a picture of any logo, we can identify if it is legitimate or a knockoff pretty quickly

 

[Biloxi Boy]

No logo -- that would be too easy.

 

[Franky4Eyes]

How is this even remotely scandal worthy???
Someone may be able to tell right away if the person you suspect made the cue, or not.
It could be an example of someone's early work. The wood combinations used definitely aren't typical.
Pics of joint and butt cap would be of help.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

My cue was made in 2003 by Russ Espiritu as a one of a kind,

 

[Black-Balled]

Elmer j fudd: a mansion and a yacht.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Chairman of the Board of American Cuemakers Association

 

[Michael Webb]

Chairman of the Board of American Cuemakers Association

Hmm. Can I have it. My Birthday is coming. :grin:

 

[Biloxi Boy]

I can remember the former owner showing me this cue back around the time Katrina struck when we were playing leagues together -- the cue intrigued me then just as it does now. As I said on the other thread, the fact that it was a gift makes it very special to me.

For the record, I also like Russ Espiritu. In all of my pool adventures, I picked up an unsigned/undated 1993 Espiritu which Russ signed, dated, and rehabbed for me. I got it back just before Katrina hit, and it ended up floating around, half sunk, during the storm. I returned the cue to Russ, and it was returned rehabbed a second time with two new shafts and joint protectors, all at no charge. I had never met Russ in my life, but he chose to help me during a very dark period. I was, and continue to be, very impressed with him.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Thanks to everyone who helped get this thread off the ground.

Ultimately, I think you can compare this cue to to the first cues with hi/lo points.
I love uniform points with tight, crisp veneers -- in my book, Hoppe cues approach perfection and will never die. But, let's face it, variety is the spice of life. Espiritu stepped out of the box here and gave us all something to think about -- especially you cuemakers.

Before I posted at all, I called these "party points", but now I am thinking they should be called "Espiritu Points".

 

[ideologist]

Thanks to everyone who helped get this thread off the ground.

Ultimately, I think you can compare this cue to to the first cues with hi/lo points.
I love uniform points with tight, crisp veneers -- in my book, Hoppe cues approach perfection and will never die. But, let's face it, variety is the spice of life. Espiritu stepped out of the box here and gave us all something to think about -- especially you cuemakers.

Before I posted at all, I called these "party points" now I am thinking they should be called "Espiritu Points".

I'm stealing the phrase "party points"

Cues don't have uneven points, they are just party points

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Its yours.

 

[ibuycues]

..............................
Changed my mind..........

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Mr. Prout, thank you, and Mr. Webb, for keeping an open mind.

First steps are incredible not only for what they are but also for what may develop -- like a first kiss . . .