who was the first

[bruin70]

what cuemaker was the first to start pressing black linen to an almost leather smooth finish?

the first time i saw this was with a schick cue.

 

[titlistsucker]

i had a joss and it had a leather smooth finish to the cortland wrap. I believe the wrap is original so that would dates back to 1971.

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