Balabushka Signature GB08 Pool Cue — Birdseye Maple with Ebony Points, MOP Diamonds, and Dots

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 GB08 builds on the GB05's MOP diamond concept and adds dots — birdseye maple forearm with four African Ebony spliced points using orange, green, and maple veneers, each encasing a Mother of Pearl diamond and two dots. The dots on either side of the central diamond give each point a more complete, finished design that rewards close attention. The African Ebony butt sleeve continues with four MOP windows that match the forearm point design. Black with white speck Irish linen wrap.

• MOP Diamonds with Two Flanking Dots in Each Point: The dots on either side of the central diamond give the point design a complete, refined character — more detail than a single diamond inlay alone.
• Orange, Green, and Maple Veneers: The classic three-color veneer treatment that runs through the Balabushka Signature design tradition.
• Birdseye Maple Forearm with African Ebony Points: The figuring in the birdseye maple gives each cue a slightly different grain character — no two are identical.
• African Ebony Sleeve with Four MOP Windows: The sleeve design mirrors the forearm's MOP elements for a cohesive look from joint to bumper.
• 5-Layer Leather Tip with Juma Ferrule: 13mm layered leather for the soft, controlled hit feel the Balabushka name is associated with.
• Model: GB08