2001 South West - Birdseye Maple into Macassar Ebony (6-Pointer)
If you know South West cues, you’ll know ebony builds have always been among the most desirable. They’re known for a firm, powerful, no-nonsense hit, the kind of feedback appreciated by Taiwanese greats like Yang Ching-Shun, Wu Chia-Ching, and the Ko brothers.
This particular cue was built in 2001 and features the engraved cactus logo, year built and numbered pin.
Most ebony South West cues are built at 20oz and above. This one, however, sits on the lighter side — a rare combination for players who want that classic ebony hit but lighter butt weight.
There’s always discussion around Gabon vs. Macassar ebony. While Gabon is often marketed as the more “high-end” option, South West prices both Gabon and Macassar equally as premium selections.
Many experienced SW players will tell you Macassar offers slightly more feedback in the grip hand, while Gabon can feel extremely stiff & crispy — sometimes too rigid for certain preferences. That’s also why some players gravitate toward maple, pau ferro, or alves nose woods for added feel and response.
Best of all, the original shaft (Shaft 01) comes fitted with the older Aegis ferrule material — now discontinued and no longer in production.
While it is known to show chalk staining more easily, many players still regard it as the better-playing version compared to today’s Aegis II, offering a slightly softer, more responsive feel rather than the cleaner but stiffer hit of the newer material.
A strong-playing ebony South West from a desirable era, with the kind of details experienced players truly appreciate.
- Cue Features
- Macassar Ebony forearm
- Birdseye Maple points & buttsleeve
- Double Laminates (Red/White)
- Black Phenolic joint & buttcap
- 3/8x11 Brass Pin
- Serial Number: #01-379
- Black / Red Specs - Irish Linen Wrap
- Ringworks on A, B, E, F positions
- 1B2S delrin JPs.
- Comes with 2 shafts
- Original shaft have the earlier Aegis SW ferrule
- New shaft have the standard Aegis2 SW ferrule
- Both shafts have been fitted with Caiden Fighter Medium
- Overall Condition: Used (80%)
For it being a 2001, this cue has been very well preserved and remains in good used condition.
Cue still has the original finish from South West, wrap was later changed to Black/Red specs Irish Linen wrap.
Shaft 01 is the original shaft, Shaft 2 was later ordered from South West in 2020.
– Butt Condition:
- A few minor finish flaws like dings and scratches on the joint and forearm.
- Buttcap has a few scratches and scuff marks.
- Ringwork above buttcap has a finish lift, which is quite obvious and can be felt by hand.
– Shaft Condition:
- Shaft 02 has the finish sanded down to right above the ringwork.
- Shaft 02 has a 2mm shorter ferrule from regular use (tip change) by previous owner.
- There are some minor flaws, scratches on the black collars under the ringwork.
- Both shafts has been recently steam cleaned, reconditioned and retipped with Caiden Fighter (M)
- Please click on Additional Details, to see the condition mentioned above.
(Please note that these flaws are minimal and hard to spot in person. Studio lighting was used to highlight them for close-up shots.)
