Author: Scot Sherbine

2015 Zinzola cue #171 – $2160


The cue has been played with, and has some minor nicks and dings as pictured. These cues are really hard to come by, and have quite a story behind them. Here’s your opportunity to own one. Everything white on the cue appears to be ivory, and from what we’re told, it is. The wrap is elephant ear. The butt and shaft are straight. One shaft has a very slight taper roll.

Weight – 20.7oz and 20oz
Shaft diameter – 13mm and 12.75mm
Length – 58.75″

Jerry Rauenzahn Ebony 4 Point cue – Rambow Style – $1920


This cue was just released from a private Rauenzahn collection. The cue has been played with lightly, and has a handful of nicks and dings. Nothing that is easy to see. See pics for details. Everything white that is on the cue is ivory. Both butt and shafts are straight together and apart. All three of the Rauenzahn’s we’re posting feature red/white and blue veneers.

Weight – 20.2oz and 20oz
Shaft diameter – 13mm and 12.8mm
Length – 58.25″

$950 – George Balabushka cue GB-7 with 2 shafts


Weight – 19oz and 19.5oz
Shaft diameter – 12.5mm and 12.3mm
Length – 57.75″

This is a reproduction George Balabushka cue. The model is GB7 and it might be an out of production model. The cue just came off a complete refinish here at Proficient Billiards and is in mint condition with no nicks or dings. Both the shafts and butt are straight together and apart. One like this will not be found in better condition.

Rare Tim Scruggs Ebony Butterfly Cue – Ivory Ferrule – SOLD


This is a Tim Scruggs cue with the older logo. It is an ebony full splice with the butterfly. Cue has just been refinished and is in mint condition. One like it will not be found in better condition. From second hand information we have been told that there were only 7 made similar to it. Both the butt and shaft are straight together and apart. The ferrule is ivory the tip is LePro. Included are a set of jp’s. Plain TS sneakys fetch 1000+. This one here is levels above that. Do not let this opportunity pass you by.

Weight – 20.1oz
Shaft diameter – 13mm
Length – 58.5″

sales@proficientbilliards.com
Text or call – 717.4788.CUE

Ebony Block Letter Joss cue – ivory ferrules SOLD

This is a block letter Joss cue. All of the cuemakers have since past (Dan Janes, Tim Scruggs, and Bill Stroud). The cue has been completely refinished and is nick and ding free. Old stock vintage Hubbart linen was used in this restoration. Both the shafts and butt are straight together and apart. The shaft both have ivory ferrules. One has matching ringwork and the other is a Gold Letter Joss shaft. Also included is an engraved aluminum joint cap and felt sleeve. The veneered points are super sharp and a great color combo. Block letter Joss cues are an important part of billiards history. This could draw attention in any collection or could be put back into the workforce on the pool table.

Weight – 20.2oz and 20.5oz
Shaft diameter – 12.9mm and 13.1mm
Length – 58.25″

sales@proficientbilliards.com
Text or call – 717.4788.CUE

Signed Casino 6 Meucci cue w/ extension – SOLD

This is a Meucci Casino 6 cue. This one is signed by Bob and since he has sold the company I’m not sure if signatures are an option anymore. This came in the shop as a trade that had very little play. Both the butt and shaft are straight together and apart. We decided to topcoat refinish it due to the fact that you could feel the rings and some of the inlay. Included is a extension and JP’s. Cue is 100% nick and ding free. One like it will not be found in better condition.

Weight – 19.2oz
Shaft diameter – 12.5mm
Length – 58.5″

sales@proficientbilliards.com
Text or call – 717.4788.CUE

Perry Weston cue – Birdseye Elephant Ear Wrap – SOLD

This is a hard to find Perry Weston cue. The cue was just refinished here at Proficient and is in mint condition with no nicks or dings. One like it will not be found in better condition. The shaft and butt are both straight when together and apart. The cue has a real nice elephant ear wrap. This cue would add to anyones collection or would be an excellent player.

Weight – 18.5oz
Shaft diameter – 12mm
Length – 58.5″

sales@proficientbilliards.com
Text or call – 717.4788.CUE