Identify Ebony Cue with Letter "S"

1/25/2020 10:49:53 AM

Identify Ebony Cue with Letter "S"

I am trying to identify a pool cue with the letter "S" near the butt cap.

Is this possibly a "SLADE" cue? I took it to a custom wood worker who said the wood is Ebony.

The closest thing I found online using the old english letter "S" stamped on the butt was here on this site, I think. It wasn't the exact same styling of the letter "S" but a very very close variation.

The cure also has an interesting curvy handle design. It is the nicest feeling cue I have ever held. It is a heavy cue weighing in at 21 oz.

Any help would be so appreciated.

offgrid

Identify Ebony Cue with Letter "S"

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billiardsforum on 1/26/2020 7:31:29 AM
I am not sure on this one.
- I'm 99% sure it isn't a Slade cue.
- I then thought it might be a Schmelke cue (but it is NOT—they typically have the full name on them).
I then went on to search for cues with similar styled handle. Apparently this style is called a "dooley pool cue" or a "dooley handle". Stealth makes them now, but your's isn't a Stealth cue.

There's a company from California called Topper Cues who makes them. Here's an example of a Topper cue from an earlier question (though I don't think this is the brand of your cue):
- Topper Pool Cue Value
- And another, made from Dymondwood:
There's also "Bob Cue" by (late) California cue maker Bob Renis, but again, I still don't think that's it because I've never seen one with a "S" on it, but I thought of it because of the similarities in the rings and handle design between yours and some Bob Cues:
But it is definitely not a Bob Renis BobCue.

There is also a line of cues with a VERY similar letter "S" on a sticker, but it's not identical, and I am not sure that it's the same. This cue is a "Harry Sims" cue from the 1970s I think. I am 99% sure it's not the same brand as your cue.

Harry Sims was a 2x National Champion in 3 Cushion billiards, he also was a table mechanic/cue maker and room owner in St.Louis, MO. of Airport Billiards. He passed away 7-8 years ago.

Another Harry Sims cue:

NOW - I DID find another cue with the identical logo, which the seller THOUGHT was a Bob Cue by Bob Renis, but was incorrect with that. It was determined to be a "Scepter Cue" / "Scepter Pool Cue" but I have yet to find any other info on them:

offgrid on 1/27/2020 3:45:10 PM
Thank you so much for the very thorough response.

Interestingly, I bought this cue in North County San Diego. It seems that would lend a little support to the Bob Renis possibility.

So far I have been unable to find a Scepter cue in this shape or wood type.

Another possibility is that the "S" was added by the owner.

Let me know if you find any other info.

billiardsforum on 1/27/2020 4:44:58 PM
I agree the location connection with Bob Renis is interesting.

Given that there is another cue with the identical letter "S" (the last one in my original reply), I am doubtful that it was added by the owner.

I'll continue looking. Please let me know if you find anything in the meanwhile.

debzcue on 2/4/2020 12:03:23 AM
I knew the makers of this amazing cue and can give you the information you need.

I just posted a photo of mine: Dooley Cue with Letter "S" on the Butt

Feel free to get in contact.

Debí
(360) 784-0019

user1597414605 on 8/14/2020 7:16:46 AM
It is a Scepter cue. The cue maker is a old fella from Rathdrum, Idaho that died some years ago.

There are very few of them left, and I have two of them.

lostagirl on 3/15/2021 6:38:30 PM
It is indeed a Scepter cue and I would love to have one if anyone knows where I can buy one!

My boyfriend has one and it's amazing. This is my boyfriend's scepter. It's very similar.

user1672524476 on 12/31/2022 2:16:15 PM
Do you still have this Scepter cue stick, and if so, is it for sale?

user1663897433 on 6/13/2023 11:10:00 PM
How much is a Scepter pool cue like this worth?

user1672524476 on 6/13/2023 11:13:53 PM
I have no idea of their value, but I knew a guy that had one. It was the best pool cue I have ever laid my hands on.

I’d love to have at least one Scepter cue.