The Legendary Balabushka Pool Cue

Have you heard of George Balabushka? Or perhaps you remember the scene in the movie "The Color of Money", where the character of Paul Newman, Tom Cruise gives valuable insights and said with surprise: "It 's a Balabushka. This scene was probably the most famous maker's reputation Another cue that improving recently as the now legendary names brought to public attention.

It was an ace American producer of billiard cue, born in Russia, his family emigrated to the United States in1920 and has grown into a toy and furniture maker and began to grow in 1959 to make suggestions. He started small, so that 20-30 points a year as a sideline to his business he founded pool room this year with a partner. He was an avid player himself and he races in the pool, where he met the professional billiard-players. He started doing full-time starting points in 1964, when it is often very good ideas, was known by professional players.

He was a stickler for detailshis ideas were very clear, but focused on the balance and playability of the cue, which is why it was so popular among professionals in the game. Has a signature black and white (ebony and ivory) checkered decorative ring above the head, like the now Bushka rings are well known and often copied by other American pool cues. He also used Irish linen wraps and his points and diamond shaped mother of pearl inlays.

He hints for 16 years and probably only 1,000 or so in hisCareer, but his initial inspiration hour change hands for thousands of dollars. In fact, his name is still so strong that now replicas are made with the permission of the family, so that the lives Balabushka cue.