{"title":"PFD Studios","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePFD Studios\u003c\/b\u003e, located in Marlborough, Connecticut, is the work of master cue maker Paul F. Drexler—an inductee of both the \u003cb\u003eInternational Cuemakers Hall of Fame\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003eAmerican Cuemakers Hall of Fame\u003c\/b\u003e—created alongside his wife and longtime partner, Ellen Drexler. Together, they produce some of the most \u003cb\u003edistinctive\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eartistically ambitious custom cues\u003c\/b\u003e in the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePaul’s foundation in \u003cb\u003ecraftsmanship\u003c\/b\u003e began early under the guidance of his grandfather, a master cabinet maker from Holland. Although he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business and spent time in finance and the software industry, he ultimately left the corporate path in pursuit of a more \u003cb\u003ecreative calling\u003c\/b\u003e. His diverse experiences—including working as a billiard table mechanic, art gallery manager, and even building Corvettes—have all contributed to the unique blend of \u003cb\u003eartistry and precision\u003c\/b\u003e that defines his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHis journey into cue making began modestly, but a pivotal moment came after meeting cuemaker Bert Schrager, whose guidance helped solidify his path toward becoming a \u003cb\u003efull-time cue maker\u003c\/b\u003e. Over nearly four decades, Drexler has created some of the most \u003cb\u003eiconic and recognizable cues\u003c\/b\u003e in the industry, including \u003ci\u003eThe Hustler Cue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMermaid Cue\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFerrari Set\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Knight Series\u003c\/i\u003e—each reflecting his ability to merge \u003cb\u003estorytelling\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eartistic vision\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003etechnical mastery\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eToday, \u003cb\u003ecreativity\u003c\/b\u003e and an \u003cb\u003euncompromising commitment to excellence\u003c\/b\u003e define every PFD cue. Paul believes that working with the \u003cb\u003efinest materials\u003c\/b\u003e is simply the standard, often incorporating \u003cb\u003eexotic hardwoods\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eprecious metals\u003c\/b\u003e, and even \u003cb\u003egemstones\u003c\/b\u003e into his designs. Each cue is developed as a \u003cb\u003ehighly individualized piece\u003c\/b\u003e—unmistakably “\u003cb\u003edifferent by design\u003c\/b\u003e”—a true \u003cb\u003ework of art\u003c\/b\u003e that performs as beautifully as it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pfd-ebony-tulipwood-wrapless","title":"PFD - Ebony\/Tulipwood Wrapless","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eBuilt by Hall of Fame cue maker \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePaul F. Drexler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this PFD cue is a perfect example of understated elegance backed by thoughtful engineering and playability. At first glance, the design feels clean and minimal, but the longer you study it, the more refined details begin to reveal themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eThe deep Gabon Ebony forearm gives the cue a timeless, almost piano-black appearance, contrasted beautifully by the warm Tulipwood wrapless handle. The Tulipwood section carries natural ribbon-like grain movement that adds just enough visual character without disrupting the cue’s clean overall presentation. The balance between the dark ebony and the warmer tones of the handle gives the cue a very classic American look while still feeling distinctly PFD in execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1224\"\u003eOne of the most interesting parts of this build is the shaft combination. The cue comes with both a traditional maple shaft and a rare tight-grain Ash shaft. While Ash is widely associated with high-end British snooker cues, it is almost never seen in American custom pool cues at this level. According to Paul, these particular Ash shafts were exceptionally difficult to source due to their unusually tight and straight grain structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eWhat makes the Ash shaft especially fascinating is its performance characteristic. Paul described it as playing very similarly to maple, but with added dimensional stability, particularly in high-moisture environments. There is a reason Ash became the standard in England, where humidity and climate conditions demanded a more stable shaft wood over generations of cue making. In many ways, this cue quietly bridges two cue-making traditions: the classic American maple-shaft pool cue and the heritage of British snooker craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1963\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is the kind of cue that may initially appear simple, but collectors and players who understand materials and execution will immediately recognize how uncommon and thoughtfully built it really is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK1\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eCondition: New 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eForearm: Gabon Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eMaterials: Tulipwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eAccessories: Basic Plastic Joint Protectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eLength: 58inch, even split\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eButt Weight: 15.3oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eShaft Weight: 4.0oz\u0026amp;4.1oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eShaft Diameter: approx. 13mm\u0026amp;13mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eJoint: Radial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eWrap: Wrapless\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003eNotes: Acquired the cue at 2026 SBE, this was one of Paul's show cue at the Super Billiard Expo. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e*Ships to the lower 48 States only. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-bookmark: OLE_LINK1;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cuellections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44106342334552,"sku":null,"price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3983\/2664\/files\/F60A5078.jpg?v=1778908207"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3983\/2664\/collections\/F60A3609.jpg?v=1778279798","url":"https:\/\/cuellections.com\/collections\/paul-drexler.oembed","provider":"Cuellections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}