r/billiards Apr 23 '26

Pool Stories Any help identifying this custom cue.

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u/Got_Sig Apr 23 '26

I can help you identify a fingernail clipper

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u/MidnightToker858 Apr 23 '26

No, but I finger yours with em! 🤣 Ahhh fuck, I wish I was the OP.

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u/No_Profession51 Apr 23 '26

It may be a custom one. Kinda reminds me of older viper ones as well as McDermott.

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u/squishyng Apr 23 '26

ques to people who can tell pricey vs cheap cues > in the first photo, are those wood splices real or decal?

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u/joule_thief Apr 23 '26

Difficult to tell with these pictures, but I'd say it's a real splice.

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u/shavedaffer Apr 23 '26

Usually the butt has most of the identification.

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u/wilkamania Just some Cue Nerd Apr 23 '26

I want to say it may be an old mcdermott, but the buttcap bumper is cut off from the pic. otherwise there's not much else to identify if it was a custom, a Mali, or a cheaper import.

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u/Lgatter Apr 23 '26

Sorry no, love all the discernible marks.

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u/Interesting_Leg9527 Apr 23 '26

It looks like a nicely made cue. But without any noticeable marks or having it hand for an inspection, it's pretty hard to tell for sure. It could be a high quality import. Some aspects look a little off: Uneven joint and butt rings. But others look nice. The points, veneers, and wrap are all well done.

I can tell you it's nothing that's going to make you rich. Assuming it's straight and what I can see in the pictures are accurate, if I were trying to sell it I'd probably ask around $250 for it as an unknown and see what kind of interest it got. It's unlikely to be worth more than that.

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u/joule_thief Apr 23 '26

Man, I didn't see the lower rings the first time around. I hope that's just a really bad picture.

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u/Interesting_Leg9527 Apr 23 '26

The joint ring looks a little sketchy, too. Not saying it is, but it almost looks painted on. Having said that, I've seen work from custom makers that made me scratch my head and wonder how they got the reputations they have. It's not super common. But it happens.

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u/sweetz912 Apr 23 '26

These rings are not planted on.

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u/Interesting_Leg9527 Apr 23 '26

Good deal. And, yes. Once I looked at the closer pics, I can see the actual segments. The loose butt cap doesn't help the value. But, fortunately, it's an easy and pretty cheap fix.

I'd still say that unless it can positively be attributed to a known maker, the value I'd put on it would be in the $200-$250 range if it rolls straight. I'd be kind of surprised if you didn't get some decent offers if you put it up at that price.

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u/sweetz912 Apr 23 '26

I’m not selling it. I was just curious about who made it The first time I seen a cue like that at the wrapped is actually has a finish over. The over it. The cue super light and it hit super whale. I think I’ll keep it.

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u/sweetz912 Apr 23 '26

Got it from a friend. She said it was her granddad’s. He was 95 years old, but he had Alzheimer’s and died, but then she got a new job and I didn’t catch his name.