Cheers Marcus.
Titlist Conversions
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FAST_N_LOOSE said:
Scott got it and had it for about a hour at the SBE before he sold it. I think dak got it but can't say for sure....
JP's favorite Titlest
This is my favorite "Titlist" conversion. I originally bought the cue in 1956, for $18.95 new. Bob Frey,of Baltimore, reconstructed,added new handle section which allowed the Points to extend 10" on Forearm. Forearm then was cored from Joint back 2". A solid maple dowel was threaded in place, rethreaded outside, and then a Stainless Steel cap added. Making a wood to wood Joint, with a 3/8" Polished Aluminum 10 thread pin. Inlays and Rambow Ivory Butt by "Tony of Black Boar" 2 shafts with threaded Ivory Ferrules, Mori Tips.
JP
http://www.cuesnthings.com
This is my favorite "Titlist" conversion. I originally bought the cue in 1956, for $18.95 new. Bob Frey,of Baltimore, reconstructed,added new handle section which allowed the Points to extend 10" on Forearm. Forearm then was cored from Joint back 2". A solid maple dowel was threaded in place, rethreaded outside, and then a Stainless Steel cap added. Making a wood to wood Joint, with a 3/8" Polished Aluminum 10 thread pin. Inlays and Rambow Ivory Butt by "Tony of Black Boar" 2 shafts with threaded Ivory Ferrules, Mori Tips.
JP
http://www.cuesnthings.com
Now that is a very nice Cue.Jon P. Nusbaum said:
Thanks for adding your gem to this thread.
cueaddicts said:
THER'S YOUR UPDATE SI.
LWW said:
I'LL ANSWER THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY JUMPS ON YOU FOR NOT KNOWING. I'LL DO THE BEST I CAN TO EXPLAIN.
A TITLIST WAS AN OLD CUE THAT WAS PRODUCED BY BRUNSWICK. THE EARLY ONES WERE 1 PIECE FULL SPLICE CUES WITH VENEERS ON THE POINTS. (MAPLE MAHOGANY, GREEN AND PURPLE)
CURRENT CUEMAKERS WILL CUT THEM UP AND EITHER JUST USE THE POINTS IN A CUE, OR ACTUALLY CONVERT IT LEAVING THE TITLIST FULLSPLICE. IT'S BASICLY THE SAME AS STARTING WITH A FULLSPLICE BLANK, BUT THESE ARE VERY OLD. HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY PLAYING CUE THAT PETE TASCARELLA DID. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A TITLIST THAT WAS LEFT FULLSPLICE.
I HOPE THIS HELPED. HERE IS A WEB PAGE THAT MAY HELP MORE http://www.palmercollector.com/Titlist.html
THAT ALSO EXPLAINS THE TITLIST AND GIVES YOU EXAMPLES.
HERE ARE A FEW OTHER TASCARELLA TITLISTS THAT I'VE OWNED.
FAST_N_LOOSE said:I'LL ANSWER THIS BEFORE SOMEBODY JUMPS ON YOU FOR NOT KNOWING. I'LL DO THE BEST I CAN TO EXPLAIN.
A TITLIST WAS AN OLD CUE THAT WAS PRODUCED BY BRUNSWICK. THE EARLY ONES WERE 1 PIECE FULL SPLICE CUES WITH VENEERS ON THE POINTS. (MAPLE MAHOGANY, GREEN AND PURPLE)
CURRENT CUEMAKERS WILL CUT THEM UP AND EITHER JUST USE THE POINTS IN A CUE, OR ACTUALLY CONVERT IT LEAVING THE TITLIST FULLSPLICE. IT'S BASICLY THE SAME AS STARTING WITH A FULLSPLICE BLANK, BUT THESE ARE VERY OLD. HERE IS A PICTURE OF MY PLAYING CUE THAT PETE TASCARELLA DID. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF A TITLIST THAT WAS LEFT FULLSPLICE.
I HOPE THIS HELPED. HERE IS A WEB PAGE THAT MAY HELP MORE http://www.palmercollector.com/Titlist.html
THAT ALSO EXPLAINS THE TITLIST AND GIVES YOU EXAMPLES.
HERE ARE A FEW OTHER TASCARELLA TITLISTS THAT I'VE OWNED.
Do my eyes deceive me or does the tascarella on top have a curly maple front? If so, that's a very rare titlist you have there.
Nova Titlist
Here's a conversation piece!! It actually hits really nice.....seriously
Here's a conversation piece!! It actually hits really nice.....seriously
DEGAMO88 said:
YES, MY PLAYING CUE HAS A NICE CURLY MAPLE FRONT ON IT. IT IS PRETTY RARE I'VE ONLY SEEN A FEW OTHERS WITH THE CURLY FRONT.
I would use the pics in this thread for inspiration, and then buy something on ebay and send it to the cue-builder of your choice. On the other hand, I don't have a feel for what these items sell for already converted, versus cost to have one made yourself. Shorty's Schick is what gave me the bug.LWW said:Thats pretty much what I figured but had never seen a definition.
I have a hankering to pick up a unique custom cue is why I'm here...kicking tires.
LWW
Are the 2-piece Hoppe "re-do"s also considered 'conversions' or simply 'restorations'? My Hoppe 2-piece is just going to be 'thinned', re-wrapped, joint replaced, Hoppe ring added and shafts made - massive restoration?
Just received - Willie Hoppe re-build by Jerry Rauenzahn. I asked him to try to save the "Willie Hoppe" and "19", which he did. He also brought back about an inch of the points and the butt, from under the original wrap. The cue hits fantastic, which was an unexpected bonus. Jerry said he's done a lot of these Hoppes, but never seen this type of wood. He said it isn't walnut or rosewood.
Any thoughts as to type of wood this is?
Any thoughts as to type of wood this is?
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My New Titlist
Well, I caught the Titlist bug a while back and I've had one in the works for about 6 months. Finally got it Thursday night, and not only is it beautiful, it plays extremely well.
Conversion by PFD Studios, Rosewood points, Slotted diamonds and dots inlays in each point in MOP, White with green speck linen wrap, Hoppe ring, thick stainless joint rings, stainless sleeved joint, Ivory ferrule, moori tip. Just one shaft right now, waiting for my matching predator shaft.
Here's the pics. My camera isn't that great so hope they look OK.
Well, I caught the Titlist bug a while back and I've had one in the works for about 6 months. Finally got it Thursday night, and not only is it beautiful, it plays extremely well.
Conversion by PFD Studios, Rosewood points, Slotted diamonds and dots inlays in each point in MOP, White with green speck linen wrap, Hoppe ring, thick stainless joint rings, stainless sleeved joint, Ivory ferrule, moori tip. Just one shaft right now, waiting for my matching predator shaft.
Here's the pics. My camera isn't that great so hope they look OK.
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You are correct!
Forgot to post maker the first time, have since edited post. It is a PFD conversion.
Forgot to post maker the first time, have since edited post. It is a PFD conversion.