Balabushka Signature GB02 Pool Cue — Birdseye Maple with African Ebony Points and Tri-Color Veneers

The Balabushka Signature Series carries forward the legacy of George Balabushka — widely regarded as the greatest cue maker in the history of American pool. These are not original Balabushka cues from the 1960s and 70s, but licensed Signature Series reproductions built to honor his design traditions using quality materials and proper construction. The GB02 steps up the forearm material from natural maple to birdseye maple — a richer, more figured base that makes the African Ebony spliced points stand out with even more contrast. The ebony points are outlined in orange, green, and maple veneers, the same three-color veneer treatment as the GB01, but the birdseye figuring in the background gives each point a more dynamic visual foundation. African Ebony butt sleeve. White with green speck Irish linen wrap with the George Balabushka signature on the forearm.

• Birdseye Maple with African Ebony Spliced Points: The dark ebony against birdseye maple is one of the classic combinations in American cue making — the figuring in the birdseye adds depth and variation that plain maple doesn't have.
• Orange, Green, and Maple Veneers on Each Point: The three-color veneer outline is a Balabushka signature design element — the same detail treatment as the GB01 on a more figured base.
• 5-Layer Leather Tip with Juma Ferrule: 13mm layered leather for a soft, precise hit feel — the ferrule material is a deliberate choice for a cue built to this standard.
• African Ebony Butt Sleeve: Matches the forearm points material for a cohesive, premium look throughout the cue.
• George Balabushka Signature: The Signature Series authentication mark on the forearm.
• Model: GB02