I bought my first Black Boar from Tony in 2002. Through word of mouth I’d heard that Tony’s shop was worth seeing and his cues hit different than any other. On my first visit to the shop I was at once, overwhelmed and impressed by the operation. Tony’s shop was massive and elaborate compared to other cue makers I’d visited.

I was sold before I walked out the door. As a player, and cue buyer, above all, I was struck by Tony’s perception of a cue as an instrument vs. just a piece of wood. His passion was obvious by his exacting attention to even the minutest details coupled with meticulous procedure.

Before he finished my first cue I ordered a second, and it’s been that way ever since. In just 5 years I have accumulated over 40 Black Boar Cues. My collection includes basic early models Tony's works of engineering genius (No point or 4 point cues), and also exquisite, ornate late models (6 point or 8 point cues). My collection is entirely Black Boar Cues. My admiration for Tony’s work prohibits me for settling for anything but the best.

I am aggressively searching for more 6 point cues to add to my collection. Featured in these pages are photos of about 15 of my cues, soon we will be adding more. I am proud to share my collection with one and all. It is my hope that by sharing, the world recognizes Black Boar Cues as truly, the finest billiards cues in the world!

Sincerely, Craig Smith