Huebler Cues - HC97-CIQ9 (Detail)

Huebler (HC97-CIQ9) - Custom `Ivory Queen' 4 pt. Ebony, Maple, Ivory

This cue was part of a display of Huebler custom cues at the October 2007 International Cue Collectors Show in Houston. Paul Huebler was recognized for his work with the “2007 Lifetime Achievement Award” from the Academy of American Cue Art at the show.

Mr. Huebler no longer makes cues, and examples of his classic designs, like this one, are becoming increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate the fine workmanship of Huebler Cues. In addition to his fine standard edition and series cues, Huebler offered a line of one-of-a-kind and limited edition cues. These cues were engraved on the bottom of the butt cap “CUSTOM SHOP” along with the month and year.

Bird's-eye maple forearm with four ebony points, four veneers (black, red, blue, maple), and an ivory diamond inlaid in the base of each point. Ebony butt sleeve with four bird's-eye maple windows framed with five veneers (black, red, blue, red, black) and inlaid with an ivory diamond set in an ebony oval. Eight ebony-veneered ivory dots decorate the corners of the windows. Flat-faced wood-wood joint collared in ivory (custom option) with 5/16-18 stainless steel pin; colored veneer rings set in black linen phenolic decorate the joint and shaft collars. Ivory-colored butt cap engraved “CUSTOM SHOP MARCH 1997” on bottom edge under the brown Brunswick bumper. Black with white speck Irish linen wrap. The cue still has the original shop label: “HUEBLER IVORY QUEEN 19.5 oz. 2/13mm $895”

Two 13mm shafts with ivory ferrules and backed LePro tips :

Shaft #1: 13mm, 3-5/8 oz. (104g), unchalked;

Shaft #2: 13.1mm, 3-1/2 oz. (100g), chalked.

Full set of ivory joint protectors (custom option). Both shafts are immaculate.

Butt 16-1/8oz. (458g).

Length: 58 inches.

Weight: 19-5/8 - 19-3/4 oz., depending on shaft used. Butt 16-1/8oz. (458g).

The standard version of this cue is shown on page 361 of the Blue Book of Pool Cues, 3rd Edition (Level 4 cue). The MSR in 1999 was $1,092 (without the custom upgrades for ivory joint and JPs).

Like new, 98% condition.

PRICE: $1,100 BUY / Contact Us No trade offers, please.

Read more about Paul Huebler, in the October 2007 “Wand Workshop” feature in Billiards Digest.