What is the Most Expensive Pool Cue in the World?
Only for those that are deep pocketed and
willing to invest in a pool cue, the Balabushka Ultimate Fantasy Cue was
released in 1992 with a price tag of $150,000. It weighs 9.5 pounds, and it was
named the Intimidator. The design of this particular piece has piqued the
interest of many pool cue makers over the years.
Obviously, this pool cue is not for
actually playing, and the current owner does not allow for the cue to even
graze a tabletop, it is actually a piece of art. The base of this pool cue is
made with an authentic Italian Obsidian gemstone sphere. It is quite beautiful,
and while no one has ever played with it, the quality of the product is quite
visible even in pictures. It was made from stainless steel and took over one
year to craft, with a total of 1,862 working hours. The Intimidator is
completely handmade.
This pool cue is not called the Intimidator
for no reason; it has two stainless steel blades (one located at the aft and
the other at the fore). The blade at the aft has a diameter of 9 inches, while
the other blade is slightly smaller. The blades also jut out of the pool cue, which
adds to its intimidating effect.
The price tag of this pool cue is another
reason for its suitable name, "the Intimidator" as not everyone is
willing to spend $150,000 on an item they can only showcase. However, billiard
aficionados understand the value of such a historical piece, and its beauty
often encapsulates the attention of billiards fans from far and wide.
This masterpiece made history with its
astonishing craftsmanship, beauty, and intimidation. However, it is only a
collector's item and cannot be practically used as that would wear the cue
down, and the blades would not allow for a comfortable game.
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