Billiard Cue Construction-Interesting article on the history of pool cue construction. |
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In the early days of construction of Pool Tables, it was considered to be more of art than science. Pool cues were considered to be the most artistic item associated with the pool game. The maces were usually hand carved ivory and inlaid jewels and gold. Probably they were expensive as much as the tables themselves.
As time went by, and with advances in technology, it became possible to mass produce them with a variety of styles. The B. Finck company was considered to be the best pool cue manufacturer at the time. Their cues were used by the best billiard players in Europe. With time they became the biggest manufacturer of pool cues on the continent.
Bt the early 1880, Finck had more than 160 cues in its catalogue. Their catalogue included 1 and 2 piece cues that were made in different designs. They had a category of cues called - The Cue of King- These were very expensive and were made of rare metals and gold. These cues were mainly meant for royalty and they symbolised more of power and status and were rarely used in a game of billiards.
Other well known cue makers have since sprung up including the likes of George Balabushka and Rambow.
Pool cues are made in different varieties and this is determined by the game itself. Billiard cues are more stiffer than pool cues because billiard balls are usually heavier than pool balls. Other factors which come into consideration include the type of wood used that determines how heavy the cue will be.
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Michael Russell has written interesting articles on Billiards
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