1995 South West - Cocobolo into Gaboon Ebony (6-Pointer)
Among South West enthusiasts, ebony builds have long held a special place.
They’re prized for their dense, authoritative hit — direct, solid, and unapologetically firm. It’s the kind of response that serious players appreciate, including Taiwanese legends such as Yang Ching-Shun, Wu Chia-Ching, and the Ko brothers.
This cue dates back to 1995 and carries the engraved cactus logo along with the build year and numbered pin — hallmarks of an authentic South West from a highly regarded period.
Ebony South West cues typically tip the scales at 20oz or more. This example is notably lighter, offering that unmistakable ebony punch and stiffness without the heavier butt weight many are accustomed to — a rare and appealing balance.
When it comes to nosewood, Gaboon ebony has long been promoted as the top choice for those seeking maximum power.
Known for its crisp, ultra-stiff response, it transfers energy cleanly and makes it easy to stun or move the cue ball with minimal effort. The hit is sharp, focused, and commanding.
Both original shafts are fitted with the earlier Aegis ferrule material — now discontinued and increasingly hard to find.
While it tends to pick up chalk marks more easily, many seasoned players prefer its slightly softer, more responsive character over the newer Aegis II, which delivers a cleaner but noticeably firmer feel.
A mid-90s ebony South West that plays every bit as strong as its reputation — built in an era collectors respect, and configured in a way experienced players truly value.
- Cue Features
- Gaboon Ebony forearm
- Cocobolo buttsleeve
- Cocobolo points
- Triple Laminates (White/Orange/White)
- Black Phenolic joint & buttcap
- 3/8x11 Brass Pin
- Serial Number: #95-421
- Cowhide Leather Wrap
- Ringworks on all positions. (Fancy A, B, F)
- 1B2S delrin JPs.
- Comes with 2 original shafts.
- Both shafts have the earlier Aegis SW ferrule
- Both shafts have been fitted with Caiden Warrior Medium
- Overall Condition: Used (70%)
This cue still has the original finish since 1995, this cue was well used by the previous owner.
According to previous owner, the wrap was replaced in Japan by a Japanese repairman.
As this cue hits superbly well, all previous owners use this cue as their everyday player, it has lots of battle scars, dings/dents, scratches here and there.
Both shafts are original to the cue. (No records from South West that a shaft was later re-ordered.)
– Butt Condition:
- Finish is original to the cue, it hasn't been refinished or tampered with by other cuemakers.
- Wrap is replaced by a repairman to pebble cowhide leather.
- Forearm & Buttsleeve has lots of obvious flaws (chips, dings, scratches, scuff marks)
- Wrap has a tiny scuff mark.
- There is a two hairline crack/scratch below wrap.
- The single veneer ring below the wrap has a little chip.
- The ringwork above buttcap has a finish lift, which is quite obvious and can be felt by hand.
– Shaft Condition:
- Both shafts has signs of regular use, the finish has slightly been sanded down.
- There are some minor flaws, scratches on the black collars under the ringwork.
- Some minor signs of use or light scratches on the ferrule.
- Shaft 02 has 1mm long ferrule than Shaft 01
- 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.)
