Balabushka Signature GB09 Pool Cue — Birdseye Maple with Ebony Points and MOP Diamonds

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 GB09 uses maple veneers rather than the three-color veneer treatment of the GB08 — birdseye maple forearm with four African Ebony spliced points using maple veneers, each encasing a Mother of Pearl diamond. The maple veneers give the point outline a warmer, more natural look than the orange-and-green combination, letting the ebony and MOP do the primary visual work without the additional color contrast. African Ebony butt sleeve with four MOP diamonds. Black with white speck Irish linen wrap.

• Ebony Points with Maple Veneers and MOP Diamonds: The maple veneer outline is warmer and more understated than the tri-color veneer versions — the ebony and MOP do the primary visual work here.
• Birdseye Maple Forearm: Natural figuring in the birdseye base adds grain character that makes this a cue you look at closely as well as from across the table.
• African Ebony Sleeve with Four MOP Diamonds: Matches the forearm's ebony and MOP design for a cohesive look throughout the cue.
• 5-Layer Leather Tip with Juma Ferrule: 13mm layered leather for a soft, responsive contact feel.
• George Balabushka Signature: The Signature Series authentication mark on the forearm.
• Model: GB09