TAD clear window cues...

The two I saw last weekend (in Rick Goulden's collection at ICCS) were Titlist. The one on eBay that you are pointing to for sure is one without a Titlist arm.

Kevin
 
I was under the impression every one was with a titlist forearm, so I was wondering if I am mistaken.
 
Thebigtexan said:
I was under the impression every one was with a titlist forearm, so I was wondering if I am mistaken.
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Yeah its weird, even the ad on eBay says "all 10 were Titlist" even though the one he is listing is no Titlist. So obviously all 10 weren't. Both I saw at ICCS were Titlist (although the 2nd one might be the Japanese variety).

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kvinbrwr said:
Yeah its weird, even the ad on eBay says "all 10 were Titlist" even though the one he is listing is no Titlist. So obviously all 10 weren't. Both I saw at ICCS were Titlist (although the 2nd one might be the Japanese variety).

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Now I know where that Willie Mosconi Palmer #5 went - I had a standing offer in to the seller but someone paid more. And the Joe Balsis Palmer D shows up too.

That Tad to the right is an ebony Titlist - love to see those pop up. except for the long butt cap you'd swear that cue was a Paradise.
 
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TATE said:
Now I know where that Willie Mosconi Palmer #5 went - I had a standing offer in to the seller but someone paid more. And the Joe Balsis Palmer D shows up too.

That Tad to the right is an ebony Titlist - love to see those pop up. except for the long butt cap you'd swear that cue was a Paradise.
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Chris

Thanks for the help with the Titlist.

I felt the same way looking at the Phil Spector Bushka, as I had been told about that cue just about the time Phil was coming to trial (1st time) and thought it to be a great collectible.

They all ended up in the same place.

Kevin
 
What material is used for the "Windows?" How long (years) will it stay really clear? Thanks for any info.

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calcuttaman said:
What material is used for the "Windows?" How long (years) will it stay really clear? Thanks for any info.
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They are basically plastic tubing. Most were originally made from the name brand Plexiglas, but this material deformed over time due to the pressure from the weight bolt (the butt sleeve is loose parts held together by the weight bolt). Palmer had to replace most of the Plexiglas windows within 10 to 15 years or so of installation.

They switched in the late 1960's to other forms of acrylic tubing which will last 50 years or more depending on treatment, though eventually most develop hairline cracks and fissures (see the Tad cue 3rd from the left for an example of these cracks).

The one in the auction that is clouded looks like Plexi. The danger of buying a clouded window cue is that the clouding may be due to someone using super glue to glue a buttleeve in place, and the fumes cloud clear acrylic. Before I buy a window cue I make sure the buttsleeve will disassemble when the weight bolt is removed. If not that means someone glued it all together, usually in an attempt to prevent loosening and rattles, making a window replacement far more complicated.

Modern acrylic tubing used for replacement is very high quality, strong and durable. Depending on what type, it will last indefinitely. The good quality cast tube runs $40 per foot.
 
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