George Balabushka Pool Cue

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George balabushka pool cue. George balabushka did not have the life one would expect from an average cue maker. His full name or last name standing alone is often used to refer to a cue. An original balabushka pool cue is extremely rare and can only be found through collectors and auctions. Stainless steel joint collar with 5 16 14 pin.

Balabushka are without peer. His cues were used by champions and were coveted by pool enthusiasts the world over. Shop george balabushka pool cues at home leisure direct. There are rare occasions where the wood species used in a cue will not allow the cue to weigh 18oz 21oz.

Instead of growing up playing pool young george born in russia grew up in the last years of world war i lived through the russian revolution then when he was twelve moved halfway across the world to a new country a new language and even a new name. Typically an original balabushka cue will sell in the tens of thousands of dollars. A must have in every collection. George balabushka made arguablly the best playing custom cue of his era.

December 9 1912 december 5 1975 was a russian born billiards pool cue maker arguably the most prominent member of that profession and is sometimes referred to as the stradivarius of cuemakers. Balabushka cues include one weight bolt within the butt of the cue to weigh the cue to your specific request. If this occurs manning will contact you prior to shipping. Instead of growing up playing pool young george born in russia grew up in the last years of world war i lived through the russian revolution then when he was twelve moved halfway across the world to a new country a new language and even a new name.

The list of players that won world championships using balabushka cues is very lengthy. Most noteable players from the 60 s and 70 s all used balabushka cues. Updated may 05 2018 the cue sticks of george h. Birdseye maple forearm light brown stain 4 point african ebony splice with colored veneers 4 mother of pearl white shell notched diamond inlays in forearm.

George balabushka died in 1975 but the cues continue to live on. White with green spec irish linen wrap 24 dots 4 notched mother of pearl diamond inlays in butt. григорий антонович балабушка grigoriy antonovich balabushka. Most manufacturers offer cues ranging from 18oz to 21oz.

George balabushka signature series pool cue.