Cory Barnhart - Fancy Merry Widow(Bubinga)

Fresh from the shop of 2025 Cue Maker of the Year Cory Barnhart, this cue is a beautiful example of why Cory’s work has become so respected among both serious players and collectors. Known for combining exceptional playability with clean, refined craftsmanship, Barnhart has built a reputation for cues that feel every bit as impressive in hand as they look visually.

This particular cue features beautifully figured Bubinga in both the forearm and butt sleeve, showcasing deep reddish-brown tones with rich natural movement throughout the wood. Under light, the Bubinga reveals remarkable depth and warmth, giving the cue an elegant appearance that feels both classic and sophisticated without ever becoming overly flashy. The figure in the wood shifts naturally from angle to angle, giving the cue a subtle but constantly changing character in person.

The design follows a timeless merry widow style, allowing the beauty of the materials and the precision of the construction to take center stage. Paired with the black textured leather wrap, the cue carries a very balanced and confident look — clean, understated, and unmistakably player-oriented. The darker tones of the wrap and butt cap contrast perfectly against the warmth of the Bubinga, creating a refined visual flow from top to bottom.

One of the details that truly elevates this cue is Cory’s ringwork. The cue features elegant silver dot rings at the joint and shaft positions, while the remaining ring locations are upgraded with beautifully executed Mother of Pearl and silver dot rings. The combination adds just the right amount of brightness and sophistication without distracting from the natural beauty of the Bubinga itself. Like many of Cory’s best designs, the finer details reveal themselves more the longer you study the cue.

This is the kind of cue that perfectly represents modern Barnhart work: highly playable, visually refined, and built with the confidence of a maker at the very top of his craft.

Specifications:

• Condition: New 2026
• Forearm: Bubinga
  
• Material: Mother of Pearl, Silver, Black Juma
• Accessories: Cory's 4-inch Extension, Basic Plastic Joint Protectors
• Length: 58inch, even split
• Butt Weight: 15.0oz
• Shaft Weight: 3.7oz
• Shaft Diameter: approx. 13mm
• Joint: Radial
• Wrap: Leather Wrap
• Notes: Directly from Cory at SBE2026.

*Ships to the lower 48 States only. Buyer is responsible for shipping costs.