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Tad Cue – James Tolkan the actors personal playing cue

James Tolkan Tad cue

Tad Cue – James Tolkan was brought back to pristine condition. The finish was worn from a lifetime of play. The wrap was cleaned and maintained during the cue refinishing process.

The late actor James Tolkan was a highly passionate and skilled billiards and pool player who actively participated in the competitive pool community alongside his Hollywood career. While mainstream audiences knew him best as the tough authority figure—such as Principal Strickland in Back to the Future and Commander “Stinger” Jardian in Top Gun—the billiards world knew him as a dedicated regular at major cue sports events. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

His Connection to Billiards

  • Tournament Player: Tolkan frequently played in amateur and charity tournaments, such as the local Huther-Doyle tournament at the Irondequoit Mall in Rochester, New York, where local players noted he had a sharp, competitive game.
  • Celebrity Classics: He was a regular attendee and player at the First Annual Pro-Celebrity Billiards Classic in New York City in 2000. He also competed in the Sorvino Asthma Foundation’s Pro-Celebrity Pool Tournaments at the Venetian Casino Hotel in Las Vegas alongside top professional players like Mike Massey and Ewa Laurance.
  • Community Figure: He spent significant time corresponding with community members and attending major trade events like the Crane pool events and the renowned Super Billiards Expo. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Following his passing at age 94, many players and fans in the regional pool community shared fond memories of playing against him, recalling his kindness, love for the sport, and his surprisingly formidable skills at the table. [1, 2, 3]

Purpleheart and Ebony nosed Southwest cue – 07-361

Purpleheart and Ebony nosed Southwest cue – 07-361

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 purpleheart and ebony nosed Southwest cue – 07-361 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.

8 Point Ebony Omen cue

8 Point Ebony Omen cue

Pete Ohmen started Omen cues in 1979 in Florida. Most Omen cues that we see through here are identifiable by the pin that has Omen inscribed on it.

This Omen cue is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Turnaround time for cue refinishing is about 2 weeks. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

Predator Roadline Willie – 526 cue

Predator Roadline Willie – 526 cue

Predator cues began distributing their line in 1994 in Jacksonville Florida. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

This Predator cue 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 Tim Scruggs cue

Very Early Tim Scruggs cue

Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This Tim Scruggs cue 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. #timscruggscue

01-501 Ebony and Birdseye Southwest cue

01-501 Ebony and Birdseye Southwest cue

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 01-501 Ebony and Birdseye Southwest cue 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 Turquoise Mezz cue

Ebony and Turquoise Mezz cue

Mezz cues are imported from Japan. Mezz cues can be identified by a The Mezz decal. This Mezz cue 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 2-3 weeks depending on workload.

Southwest cue 08-381

Southwest cue 08-381

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 Southwest cue 08-381 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.

Meucci Propeller cue

Meucci Propeller cue

Bob Meucci is a cue maker who began making pool cues in 1975 out of Mississippi. Meucci cues are some of the most recognized pool cues on the planet. early models had Meucci Originals on the butt sleeve. Later models had the Meucci script writing on the butt cap. Bob now has a line of custom cues that has a BMC logo also.

This Meucci cue 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.

Meucci Bar Box Pro cue

Meucci Bar Box Pro cue

Bob Meucci is a cue maker who began making pool cues in 1975 out of Mississippi. Meucci cues are some of the most recognized pool cues on the planet. early models had Meucci Originals on the butt sleeve. Later models had the Meucci script writing on the butt cap. Bob now has a line of custom cues that has a BMC logo also.

This Meucci cue 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.

Huebler Blue Spearhead Points

Huebler Blue Spearhead Points

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.

This Huebler cue Custom Shop 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.

Birdseye and Ebony Southwest cue

Birdseye and Ebony Southwest cue

Early unmarked Jerry Franklin Southwest cue. 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.

Meucci Originals Piano cue

Meucci Originals Piano cue

Bob Meucci is a cue maker who began making pool cues in 1975 out of Mississippi. Meucci cues are some of the most recognized pool cues on the planet. early models had Meucci Originals on the butt sleeve. Later models had the Meucci script writing on the butt cap. Bob now has a line of custom cues that has a BMC logo also.

This Meucci cue 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.

Paul Drexler PFD cue

Paul Drexler PFD cue

Paul Drexler is a pool cue maker out of Connecticut who began in 1989. Drexler cues PFD custom cues are easy to identify with the PFD logo on the butt cap.

This PFD Paul Drexler Studios cue 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.

Predator cue

Predator cue

Predator cues began distributing their line in 1994 in Jacksonville Florida. Call or text 717.4788.CUE for your cue repair needs.

This Predator cue 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.

Meucci Originals Tomahawk cue

Meucci Originals Tomahawk cue

Bob Meucci is a cue maker who began making pool cues in 1975 out of Mississippi. Meucci cues are some of the most recognized pool cues on the planet. early models had Meucci Originals on the butt sleeve. Later models had the Meucci script writing on the butt cap. Bob now has a line of custom cues that has a BMC logo also.

This Meucci cue 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.