There are two versions of Balabushka cues - Today, they are made in Arizona under a license to use the Balabushka name. However, the original Balabushka cues were made by George Balabushka in New York City. The original cues are considered rare and expensive. With the exception of the license to use thename, there is no direct connection between the original Balabushka cues and those sold as new today.
Action, Athena, Cuetec, Black Widow, and Balabushka are all companies that manufacture cheap pool cues. You can find a full list of cheap pool cues on the oZone Billiards website.
George Balabushka was born on 1912-12-09.
George Balabushka, a renowned billiards cue maker, passed away on December 5, 1975.
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McDermott pool cues are considered to be very high quality pool cues. These cues are made with the latest technology and materials available in the world. These cues are said to lead the industry in performance, service and quality.
Tyler pool cues were made for a short time in the mid to late 1980's under the direction of Joss cues in Maryland. The cues were designed by Dan Janes, and Tyler is his daughter's name. Relatively few of the cues were made although the reason why has never been officially stated. One theory circulated is that the cues were made in the US using some amount of imported parts (possibly the ivory components of the upper level models,) and thereby lost most of their appeal to American buyers.
Legend cues are made in southern China and are distributed and sold by DMI Sports.
Woodpecker cues, built by Josey. Used to use 5280 (cuestix international) and before that Viking. Correction to whoever posted the above answer...Josey Cues does not build Woodpecker cues, they are made by Jacoby Cues...
The Orchid pool cues can be purchased at any low end billiards supply in the US or on the internet. The Orchid cues are very low priced decal based cues intended as "starter" cues. These are imported to the US and Orchid does not identify where they are made.
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Binocular cues, as opposed to monocular cues.
Joss Cue most likely refers to the company "Joss Cues" which specializes in pool cues and their accessories. Joss Cues sells cues made of different quality wood and come in several colors. One can also design their own custom cue with a service on their official website.