This has the brunswick logo set in the flattened section of the handle. It is here, where we have made our mark in the industry. Each joss pool stick is marked with a unique serial number on the joint to increase value and create distinctive character. Please ask any questions about these cases before bidding. Unfollow used joss cues to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Vincent takes the cue, his reverence obvious, and whispers a balabushka. This joss shaft is a 29 hard rock maple shaft with a 516 x 14 stainless steel joint. The tip of the cue has a small section that is held in place with a dowl pinsee photo also only one of the top ends of this cue will fit onto the handle and i dont know why the second one is with this cue but i am leaving it with this as a package deal incase the new. Notched diamondshaped holly is inlaid into an inlaid black wood double x design, that is further inlaid into black ash rectangular inlays, that are.
As in the game of pool, use the cue and the cue ball to navigate the website. Hits similar to my schon cues since they all use the same 516 x 14 ss joint. Joss weight bolt pool cues and billiards supplies at. Find great deals on ebay for joss cues and schon cues. You can also contact joss and see if they can give you any ideas on the history of the stick. Mastering pool mika immonen billiard training cue ball control by thailand pool tables duration. Meucci archive a site of meucci collectables and history. As with most production cues, any joss will play pretty much like any other as long as they are using the same joint and shaft combination. Though we try and provide as complete as possible, photos of the many of the varied series including winter, summer. Precision pool cues made with the finest materials by master craftsmen in the usa. The reference in the movie refers to the cue as a balabushka, but make no mistake about it, that cue was a joss n7. If you have a josswest cue on order it is here that you will be able to view the work in progress. Always looking for ways to improve the playability and beauty of a pool cue,janes continues to preserve the traditional look and values of oldtime pool cue making while producing cues that play among. Joss cues billiard cues are handmade by skilled artisans, trained in our workshop.
The cue actually used in the film was, however, not a genuine balabushka, but a joss cues model j18 renamed the n07, custommade to look like a balabushka. As you can see from the pictures the cue has the block letter joss logo on one side of the butt cap. These weight bolts are used for weight changes on joss brand cues. Help identifying a joss cue i picked up this cue at a local pawn shop, and im trying to figure out if it is a joss do they even counterfeit them. Joss cues are one of the most sought after brands in billiards. Design your own cue online with our designonline technology. Started in 1968, joss cues has always been considered one of the top cue brands in the industry. Budget billiards supply pool cues and accessories recommended for you.
A palmer original, meucci original, action cue, players cue, adam cue, or even an old hand carved cue. Joss custom cues come with more than forty years of experience built into each cue. Joss cues offers a vast array of distinctive and truly unique pool cues. This is an interesting vintage cue with round case. At joss cues in towson, md, we offer a wide variety of classic and professional cue models crafted from the finest raw materials for you to choose from. Man playing billiards with cue and woman with mace, from an illustration in michael phelans 1859 book, the game of billiards. Why would a man with the last name of janes, call the pool cue company that he helped found, joss cues. If youre a serious player looking to step your game up with equipment that goes above and beyond, read this entire page very carefully. We are not the manufacturer of joss pool cues but a retail store that thinks joss pool cues are fantastic pool cues and we only sell joss pool cues. After this, balabushkas name became associated by the general public with highly valued and rare cues. A joss cue is a real family effort which results in a company that cares about its products and customers. You may get an amazing cue for an extremely low price. Piloted 516x14 joss cues jos52 jos52 home wish list 0 my account shopping cart checkout pool cues pool cue cases clothing cue.
Make sure this fits by entering your model number 516x14 piloted joint mm proprietary leather tip made proudly in the usa 29 hardrock maple shaft. Over 700 beautiful color photographs explore the history of the sport through. Completed with double pressed black and white irish linen wrap. Jos204 joss cue, maple wood with ebony and inlays in forearm and cue butt, linen wrap. Bill stroud, recently retired, has been making cues sine the late 60s.
Founded by aca hall of fame cuemaker dan janes, joss cues are one of the most sought after brands in billiards. The joss 10jsm pool cue feetures a nutmeg stained curly maple forearm and butt sleeve with ebony and holly inlay design on butt sleeve. Joss billiard pool cue sticks 2003 series aska billiards. A cue stick is an item of sporting equipment essential to the games of pool. Dont forget that every joss pool cue qualifies for free ground shipping in the lower 48 united states. The joss jossp01 sneaky pete cue is on sale now at. These include the sticks length and weight, design, tip, and more. History, cue makers, case makers, collectables, you name it its there. We have been offering custom cues, both new and used for many years. Wikiproject cue sports if the project members do not pay attention to changes at the project page, especially its talk page, effective collaboration will be nearly impossible and the project would eventually fail. Working with one ancient manual lathe, a butchershop band saw, one drill press, and a single work bench, the two former road players took some of contemporary cue makings first steps away from the traditional fourprong design, innovating the floating points concept and many others. Joss cues joss cues are one of the most sought after brands in billiards.
Certain cues are very valuable, depending on the maker. This cue is constructed using birdseye maple and features four ebony points and veneers with mother of pearl inlays. You can try posting azbilliards and see if anyone can give you info on the stick. Here at joss cues in towson, md, we have been providing our clients with quality pool products for more than 51 years. True to you by becky wade, fruit of the drunken tree by ingrid rojas contreras, the world doesnt require you. Some of these joss cues come ob shaft or other shaft. They are a great pool cue and a great looking cue too. If you like to add a joss shaft, or upgrade to other shaft, please email us for special price. Aegis linen aegis is a linen based plastic that is designed to hit like ivory. There are a lot of factors to consider in picking your cue. And a hand pressed black with white spot irish linen wrap.
Her passion for putting black letters on a white screen is only matched by her love of books and traveling especially to the wild places of southern africa and, possibly, by her hatred of ironing and making school lunches. Plus many other pool and billiards tips and tricks. Many of these handcrafted cues are limited editions and are destined to become a family heirloom cue and quite possibly a valuable antique for future generations. Joss cues have been a symbol of quality since 1968. Do you need an extra shaft or replacement shaft for your joss cue. Our team specializes in creating cue sticks that are tailored to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. Book cover of brad simpson the blue book of pool cues. Discover the best billiard cue sticks in best sellers. He went out west to colorado and made custom cues throughout the next 4 decades. Joss rapidly became one of the best known brand of cues. We are a retail store for joss pool cues brand of pool cues. Almost 300 pages longer than the 2nd edition, this new book is packed with illustrations, images and loads of new information on cue makers, cue models, and uptodate pricing.
This book covers a range of topics, including a history of snooker and billiards, top tips from many. A palmer original, meucci original, action cue, players cue, adam cue, or even an old hand carved cue from the 50s60s70s. This cue features stained tiger maple in the forearm, intricate multicolor points, and a very recognizable inlaid boxes and diamonds d. Corey deuel why i shoot with with a meucci pool cue duration. The name, joss, came from the 1966 book taipan, by james clavell that dan janes read while starting the company in a twocar garage with a. A comprehensive list of meucci past collectables and history, with cue shafts available for all models. With so much artwork you might think they are not playing cue but you would be very wrong. We are pleased to offer a collection of designs that capture the simple elegance synonymous with joss. If you want to learn more, visit our website today. George balabushka was a russianborn billiards pool cue maker, arguably the most.
If you are interested in our services, contact us today. Theyve been around for decades, and cues like the jos176 is why. Over the years joss cues have become some of the most beautiful pool cues on the market today. Collectible cue sticks are an unusual game collectible that can turn into a rewarding, and lucrative, hobby. Each design of these joss cues has only limit quantity. The joss n7 was featured in the classic movie the color of money. In 1968 dan and good friend bill stroud started the joss cue company. Joss pool cues take the business of cue making very seriously.
Find great deals on ebay for joss cue and schon cue. Personally i would try to get a real good handle on the value of the cue before listing it. In 1972, dan started learning the art of cue making with the help of longtime friend and hall of fame cue maker, verl horn, because of verls need for cue parts himself. Always looking for ways to improve the playability and beauty of a pool cue, janes continues to preserve the traditional look and values of oldtime pool cue making while producing cues that play among the best in the world. Joss cues in towson, md is committed to delivering a high level of customer satisfaction by offering quality products. I was told i have to get rid of pool cues, therefore i am. The first task in establishing the business was to come up with a name for it. The new will be a bit more than just listing the cues. Numbered it would be left to right, top to bottom just as if it were a book if it has two shafts you get both. The billiard encyclopedia, 3rd edition an illustrated history of the. A list of the bestselling pool billiards books of all time, such as simply pool, safety. Finally, to learn more about cuemaking at josswest, and me personally, visit the history page.
Joss cues was born in 1968 in a twocar garage in baltimore, the brainchild of dan janes and his partner. Check out custom cues and one pocket tips by bill stroud. As far as i know an early 2000s cue from a someone who worked in bob reniss shop, i think the goal was to produce a pool cue with some of the characteristics of a snooker cue. The origins of billiards, pool, snooker, and other cue sports date back. All products by joss dan started joss cues with a partner in 1968. Joss wood has 194 books on goodreads with 12740 ratings. As the title suggests, it takes you through the complete cue building process from the sawmill, to the finished cue, to marketing your cues. Joss pool cues, a labor of love darkroom baltimore sun. While select pool cues can be a good investment, with a rapid appreciation, one should collect them because of. That doesnt mean that all cues since then are not worthy of collecting. If you enjoy everything about pool and billiards this is the book for you. We sell joss pool cues and give you a free soft case to protect your cue.
Have had this gem quite awhile and going to let it go to a new home. Joss cues on sale save up to 25% off for these closeout joss cues. Always looking for ways to improve the playability and beauty of a pool cue,janes continues to preserve the traditional look and values of oldtime pool cue making while producing cues that play among the best in the world. Our president and ceo, dan, is always looking for ways of improving the functionality and aesthetic of the cues he makes. Joss cues was founded by aca hall of fame cuemaker dan janes. The name, joss, came from the 1966 book taipan, by james clavell that dan janes read while starting the company in a twocar garage with a partner in 1968. Chris hightower this is the most extensive book on cue building written to date.
Joss pool cues provide traditional looks with oldtime cue making values. For the latest information at josswest and the newest designs, visit the cues page. Joss wood wrote her first book at the age of eight and has never really stopped. Joss woods passion for putting black letters on a white screen is only matched by her love of books and travelling and her hatred of making school lunches and ironing. An exhaustive reference on pool, billiards, snooker, and other cue sports. Each cue has an unique serial number embossed into the steel joint for identification. The handle is a little fatter on the joss, which i dont care for as much. Before purchasing a weight bolt, we recommend that you determine the weight of the bolt in your current cue, then size up based on how much you want to increase your overall cue weight. In fact there are a lot of great artisans at work that make phenomenal cues, and after you have collected the cues that you want to own for your own reasons, you may want to look around and build a larger collection based on quality, popularity, colors, you name it. Each and every cue is made by dan and his son, stephen.
This joss cue features purple heart, a wood that is found from mexico to tropical south america. Dans cues were chosen for the film that resuscitated the entire billiard industry, the color of money. For over 40 years, joss cues have lead the pack when it comes to superior design and value. Even the cue passed off in the movie as a balabushka is really a joss. Wikiproject cue sportsto do the projects todo list, one of our most vital pages. I think they succeeded as it is a great playing forward weighted cue.
Worlds largest manufacturer and master distributor of pool cues, pool cue cases, billiard accessories, game room tables, and indooroutdoor games. Fueled by coffee and craziness, joss is a hands on mom and, after a career in local economic development and business lobbying, she now writes full time. She wrote her first book when she was only eight years old and has kept going full steam ahead ever since then. Aegis linen aegis is a linen based plastic that is designed to hit like ivory shaft. As you can see from the pictures the cue has the block letter joss logo on one side of the butt cap and the original owners name on the other side. Always looking for ways to improve the playability and beauty of a pool cue,janes continues to preserve the traditional look and. In 1972 dan bought bill out of the business and went into higher production. Books by joss wood author of claimed by the warrior.
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