Proficient Billiards – Pool Cue Repair, Refinishing, Restoration
Billiards, Pool cue, Cue repair, Cue refinishing
2003 Amboyna burl propeller James White cue finished up. James White is a cue maker who made pool cues out of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania since 2000. James worked with Paul Mottey. Examples that we have seen of James White cues are signed and dated on the forearm. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
2004 Paul Mottey amboyna burl cue finished up. Paul Mottey started making cues in 1983 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Custom Shop Huebler cues were in for finish work, because of some cracking in the finish. Paul Huebler began making pool cues in the early seventies out of Missouri. I believe in the early days Bob Meucci and Paul Hubler worked together to start their companies. Huebler cues are easy to identify by the Huebler made-in-USA logo or it could have a Huebler vertical logo found on the butt cap. Cues that wouldn’t have a logo could also be identified by the 5 16-18 thread and the nylon insert into the shaft.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Very early 6 window Richard Black cue. We used existing ringwork to make 2 new shafts. Richard Black began making cues in 1974 in Humble Texas. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
1990 Paul Mottey Excalibur Scrimshaw cue. Under the wrap as seen in the photos were the original instructions for the scrim. Paul Mottey started making cues in 1983 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Ebony and silver Michael Vollmer cue just finished up. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Eye catching ebony and Silver Esoteric cue finished up. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Ebony 8 pointer just finished up. Cory Barnhart of Barnhart cues has been making pool cues since 1995 out of West Virginia. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Just finished up a nice domino Gina. Ernie Gutierrez is a cue maker out of California who began making pool cues in 1961. Gina cues are easy to identify with the G logo on the butt cap, or earlier examples may have Gina cue engraved with block letters. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Super fancy 2019 wrapless ebony and silver Ariel Carmeli cue. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Pete Tascarella began making cues in 1976 in Massapequa Park New York This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
MOP notched diamonds Tascarella cue. Pete Tascarella began making cues in 1976 in Massapequa Park New York This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
A Crowned butt cap wrapless Jacoby finished up. Jacoby cues began in 1982 as Dave’s Cue Service. Their shop is now based out of Nekoosa, WI.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Gina Titlist cue w/leather wrap finished up. Ernie Gutierrez is a cue maker out of California who began making pool cues in 1961. Gina cues are easy to identify with the G logo on the butt cap, or earlier examples may have Gina cue engraved with block letters
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
The company Southwest cues started making cues in 1982. Jerry Franklin began with cue repair as most do in the early 80’s. DPK Kersenbrock helped form Southwest cues. Early examples are unmarked and can be authenticated by Southwest cues. Cues after 93 are easy to identify and have a brass pin with a cactus, date, and number. Jerry passed away at the age of 42. His wife Laurie Franklin and family continue to run the business. Southwest cues are highly sought after and there is a lengthy waiting period for one. Pool Hall Junkies the movie also helped to catapult Southwest cues. Pictured are a few examples of cue refinishing and cue repair that we have performed here at Proficient Billiards.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Gus Szamboti was a cue maker who began making pool cues in 1969 out of the Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania. Gus Szamboti cues are some of the most collectible on the market today. Gus Szamboti cues are unmarked. The best person to identify a Gus Szamboti, would be his son Barry Szamboti. Barry is still in the Philadelphia area.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
Bill Stroud began Josswest cues in 1972. Previous to that, he worked with Dan Janes and Tim Scruggs in 1968 on Joss cues. JossWest cues are easy to identify with the JW logo. Early Josswest cues had a sideways W.
This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.
A local player / customer / friend of ours always used to stop in the shop and bring Bella snacks even when he wasn’t bringing work to be done. When Bella passed he asked if he could have a cue built that would pay tribute to her. It had to be wrapless and 12.4mm was my directions. So there it is… the BellaBushka.
