George Balabushka Pool Cue

His cues were used by champions and were coveted by pool enthusiasts the world over.

George balabushka pool cue.

His full name or last name standing alone is often used to refer to a cue. Shop george balabushka pool cues at home leisure direct. White with green spec irish linen wrap. But did you take note of the exquisite handmade george balabushka cue sticks in these and other films.

There are rare occasions where the wood species used in a cue will not allow the cue to weigh 18oz 21oz. 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. No doubt if you re an avid billiards player you ve seen tom cruise and paul newman in the color of money 1986 and newman jackie gleason and other greats in the hustler 1961 the two finest pool films ever. An original balabushka pool cue is extremely rare and can only be found through collectors and auctions.

григорий антонович балабушка grigoriy antonovich balabushka. The cue sticks of george h. Balabushka are without peer. 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.

Additional balabushka weight bolts are available by clicking the title. George balabushka did not have the life one would expect from an average cue maker. If this occurs manning will contact you prior to shipping. Most noteable players from the 60 s and 70 s all used balabushka cues.

George balabushka died in 1975 but the cues continue to live on. George balabushka signature series pool cue. 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. Typically an original balabushka cue will sell in the tens of thousands of dollars.

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. George balabushka did not have the life one would expect from an average cue maker. The list of players that won world championships using balabushka cues is very lengthy. Stainless steel joint collar with 5 16 14 pin.

George balabushka made arguablly the best playing custom cue of his era.