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WELCOME TO
Generations of World Professional
Champions testify to the enduring
excellence of PowerGlide cues
and accessories.
PowerGlide Master Craftsmen blend
the latest manufacturing technology
with long experience and deep
understanding of the requirements
of top players.
Pick up any PowerGlide cue and you
will instantly know that you are
holding a superior product.
We are very proud indeed to
introduce you to the latest
PowerGlide collection.
Why choose
PowerGlide?
PowerGlide cue is
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manufactured by PowerGlide
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Master Craftsmen at our own
factory in England.
With over 110 years experience
working with wood, PowerGlide
personnel carefully select only
the finest timbers available from
around the World to achieve the
PowerGlide Hallmark of Quality.
See the difference - every
PowerGlide cue in this collection
features perfect grain alignment
either side of our precision
engineered joint.
Feel the difference - all cues are
finished luxuriously with
PowerSilk matt wax or
GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
The PowerGlide collection covers
all the angles and suits every
pocket. Traditional excellence
(try Purist), contemporary classic
(experience Control) to leading
edge design (Status & Flair).
Pool? Dive in, we’re ready.
And if that’s not enough...
join John Higgins, former
World Champion and brilliant
World No 1 with PowerGlide,
the Champion’s Choice.
Cues are available two-piece or
three-quarter split as shown.
Two piece
Three-quarter split
All PowerGlide® cues feature our
special Joint System (see page 7).
Two-piece cues split into two equal
halves for easy carrying.
Three-quarter split cues move the
joint towards the butt, out of the
player’s line of sight.
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HAND MADE CUES ARE 4’10” LONG AND FEATURE A LEATHER BUFFER AND BRASS FERRULE. IF WEIGHTS NOT SPECIFIED WE WILL ASSORT.
Handmade
CUES
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DEFINITIVE CUES
FINEST MATERIALS
SUPERLATIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP
There are more expensive cues available but there
are none finer than PowerGlide Hand Made.
Only the finest woods survive the rigorous
PowerGlide selection tests as suitable to be built
into a Hand Made Cue.
Each Hand Made Cue is fashioned from a single
piece of mature top quality ash selected for its
uniformly spaced straight grain, strength, weight
and just the desired degree of rigidity to provide
perfect power at the cue tip.
This single piece of ash stretches from butt to tip.
The butt is created from four or more carefully
selected overlays of fine hardwoods hand spliced to
the shaft, enhancing the balance and enriching the
appearance of the cue.
Each cue is turned and finished through a series
of complex operations, each executed with great
skill and meticulous care, to become a highly
individual realisation of the cue maker’s art.
POWERGLIDE® ORIGINAL™
T001
Q001
Peerless materials and craftsmanship.
Individually crafted from only the finest specially matured
Ash with the straightest possible grain. Each Original butt
expertly turned from the absolute pick of Macassar Ebony,
hand spliced with lustrous Cocobolo.
Finished with eight specially applied coats of PowerGlide’s
GlideGloss Diamond lacquer and engraved Ivorene cue plate.
Each Original cue is supplied in it’s own Aluminium Case
with Certificate of Authenticity signed at the factory by our
Master Cuemaker.
PowerGlide Original cues are crafted only to order.
Tip: 9.75mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
SENATOR™
T003
Specially selected Ash shaft with Macassar Ebony butt
hand spliced with maple to set off the distinctive
Snakewood front splice. Hallmarked silver butt disc.
GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18 oz
CONTROL™
Q090
Specially selected first grade grain-enhanced Ash.
Superior Macassar Ebony long butt for magnificent feel,
power and natural balance. Discrete bronzed PowerGlide
Hallmark disc. PowerSilk matt wax finish.
Tip: 9.5 mm Weights: 171⁄ 2, 18, 19, 20oz
CONNOISSEUR™
T015
World Professional
Championship winning cue.
Straight grain white ash for perfect balance.
31mm butt with distinctive 12-point styling in Ebony,
Rosewood and Maple. GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18 oz
PURIST®
T014
The classic cue.
Effortless power, timeless elegance.
Selected Mature Ash. Finest Ebony butt.
GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
Tips: 9, 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18 oz
DIPLOMAT™
T004
Grain enhanced Ash shaft and finest Striped Ebony butt.
Quartered butt finish with rich Cocobola front splice and
3 further splices in grain enhanced Ash.
Silvered PowerGlide butt disc. PowerSilk matt wax finish.
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18 oz
HAND MADE CUES ARE 4’10” LONG AND FEATURE A LEATHER BUFFER AND BRASS FERRULE. IF WEIGHTS NOT SPECIFIED WE WILL ASSORT.
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Hand
finished
Flair
Collection
CUES
CUES
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QUALITY ASSURED,
SATISFACTION
GUARANTEED
EBONY BUTTS FOR
NATURAL BALANCE
AND POWER
STYLISH POWERGLIDE
DESIGN
Superior in every respect these very
affordable luxury cues are selected as
particularly suitable for hand
finishing by experienced cue makers.
Exclusive PowerGlide designed and
made equipment ensures the built-in
accuracy of the cue and the perfect
harmony between the richly detailed
butt and its fine ash shaft.
The individual hand finishing makes
these cues the first choice of many
discerning players.
STATUS®
T007
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CUES OF CHARACTER FOR THE
INDIVIDUALIST
PROFESSIONAL QUALITY
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The PowerGlide Flair Collection blends
new technology and contemporary design
with traditional craftsmanship.
Recommended and endorsed by John Higgins, the
Flair Collection offers three distinct choices of cue to
satisfy the most discerning player. Remarkable
value, each Flair cue is individually created by
Master Craftsmen so that no two cues are identical.
Q007
Mature Ash.
Striped Ebony butt.
Deep lustre front splice.
PowerSilk finish.
Choice of colours:
Mother of Pearl, Jade, Red River, Slate
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
THE JOHN HIGGINS CUE
T147
Q147
Champion’s Choice.
Specially selected grain enhanced
White Ash.
Extra long four point striped Ebony butt.
PowerSilk finish.
John Higgins signature disc.
Tips: 9, 10 mm
Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
GALAXY®
T016
Grain enhanced Ash.
Striped Ebony butt.
Cocobolo front splice.
PowerSilk finish.
Tips: 9, 10 mm
Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
MAESTRO®
T030
Q030
Grain-enhanced Ash.
Striped Ebony butt.
PowerSilk finish.
All Flair Collection
cues supplied complete with
John Higgins swing ticket.
MARBLE™
T601
Grain enhanced Ash. Ash butt with unique
marble effect. GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
John Higgins signature. Silvered cue disc.
Choice of colours: Blue/Silver or Black/Silver
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
POWERHIDE™
T602
Grain enhanced Ash. Exclusive PowerHide butt
finish gives superb grip, control and durability.
John Higgins signature.
Silvered cue disc.
Choice of colours: Green or Blue
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
WEB™
Choice of veneers:
Jade, Natural, Crimson
Tips: 9, 10 mm
Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
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HAND FINISHED CUES ARE 4’10” LONG AND FEATURE A LEATHER BUFFER AND BRASS FERRULE. IF WEIGHTS NOT SPECIFIED WE WILL ASSORT.
T603
Grain enhanced Ash. Ash butt with intricate
web art. GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
John Higgins signature. Silvered cue disc.
Choice of colours: Black/Silver or Green /Black
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
FLAIR COLLECTION CUES ARE 4’10” LONG AND FEATURE A LEATHER BUFFER AND BRASS FERRULE. IF WEIGHTS NOT SPECIFIED WE WILL ASSORT.
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Professional
Joint System
CUES
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MADE IN ENGLAND
COMPREHENSIVE RANGE
OUTSTANDING VALUE
Every PowerGlide shaft
is fashioned from a single
piece of fine quality timber
and jointed so as to provide
perfect grain alignment.
Professional characteristics - strength, balance and
power with highly individual styling created by
the PowerGlide design team at prices
to suit every pocket. These fine cues, the product of
leading edge technology blended with traditional
cue-making skills, provide an unrivalled choice
which excites enthusiastic players everywhere.
JOHN HIGGINS STRIKER®
T002
Q002
Grain enhanced Ash.
Long Rosewood 4-point butt.
Contrast Jade veneer, front splice.
PowerSilk finish.
Bronzed cue disc.
Tips: 9, 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
EXECUTIVE™
T006
Mature Ash.
Rosewood Butt - 4 pointed.
GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
Tips: 9, 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
MIDAS™
T020
Q020
Grain enhanced Ash.
Ebonised hardwood butt.
Discreet forest/gold trim.
GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
Tips: 9, 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
T800™
T800
Grain enhanced Ash shaft and 4 point Rosewood butt
with Maple inlay and Ebony front splice.
PowerGlide butt disc. PowerSilk matt wax finish.
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
T500™
T500
Grain enhanced Ash.
Rosewood 4-point butt.
PowerSilk finish.
Tip: 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
POWERMASTER™
T026
Matured straight grained Ash.
Rosewood front splice.
PowerSilk finish.
Tips: 9, 10 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
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The exclusive PowerGlide brass
joint has been designed by
PowerGlide engineers and is
precision made in our own machine
shop to exacting tolerances ensuring a
perfect fit every time.
The PowerGlide joint system transmits
power to the cue tip with great accuracy
providing the player with perfect control
over every shot.
PROFESSIONAL CUES ARE 4’10” LONG AND FEATURE A LEATHER BUFFER AND BRASS FERRULE. IF WEIGHTS NOT SPECIFIED WE WILL ASSORT.
Butt
Extensions
Fine hardwood extensions,
fitted with leather buffer, for use
with PowerGlide ‘3Q’ cues.
Choice of woods/finishes to
complement the cues.
A100 ALL BLACK EBONISED
A101 ROSEWOOD
A102 MATURE ASH
A103 GRAIN ENHANCED ASH
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Pool
Cue Cases
CUES
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DESIGNED BY POOL
PLAYERS FOR POOL PLAYERS
CHOICE OF FEATURES
MADE IN ENGLAND
A comprehensive selection of fine cases in a range
of styles and finishes designed to suit every need
and preference, priced to suit every pocket.
Custom developed by PowerGlide Master
Craftsmen to meet the demands of English Pool
players. Insistence on quality standards at every
stage of manufacture produces an innovative range
of match-winning cues.
English Pool is played with smaller balls on a
smaller table than snooker. All PowerGlide
English Pool cues are optimised at 4’7” long with
a 9 mm tip and slim butt design.
WORLD CHAMPION
ENGINEERED ALUMINIUM
SECURITY CASES
New stylish PowerGlide design.
Strong lightweight anodised aluminium alloy.
Deep cushion protective foam lining.
Slick, robust combination security locks.
Choice of colours: Gold, Black, Silver
A036
A046
2-PIECE CUES
2-PIECE, 3/4 SPLIT CUES
1. EMBASSY ENVOY™ L400
Grain enhanced Ash .
Rich lustre Red/Gold Marble butt.
Every cue unique.
GlideGloss Diamond lacquer.
Tip: 9 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
HARD CASE
EXCELLENCE WITH ECONOMY
Slim and rugged.
Brassed fittings.
Soft protective lining.
2. PRESIDENT™ L350
CONVERTA adjustable length butt.
Grain enhanced Ash shaft.
Striped Ebony four-point butt.
PowerSilk finish.
Tip: 9 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
A033
2-PIECE CUES
CONVERTA™
Adjustable
Length Butt
PRESIDENT and
STATESMAN cues
feature an integral 51⁄ 2”
butt extension allowing
the cue to be rapidly
shortened to less than
4’2” when playing in
confined spaces
SOFT CASES
Superior PowerGlide approved cases.
Choice of colours, materials.
Padded interior.
Strong nylon zip, easy access.
3. STATESMAN™ L340
CONVERTA adjustable length butt.
Tournament shaft.
Rosewood four-point butt.
Ivorene cue plate.
PowerSilk finish.
Tip: 9 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
4. INTERNATIONAL™ L200
Selected shaft.
Rosewood four-point butt.
Ivorene cue plate.
PowerSilk finish.
Tip: 9 mm Weights: 17, 171⁄ 2, 18oz
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A032
2-PIECE CUES
Choice:
Leather-look PVC,
Brown or Black
Ultra tough textured
waterproof nylon, Blue
A037
2-PIECE, 3/4 SPLIT CUES
Ultra tough textured
waterproof nylon, Blue
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ENGLISH POOL CUES ARE 4’7” LONG AND FEATURE A LEATHER BUFFER AND BRASS FERRULE. IF WEIGHTS NOT SPECIFIED WE WILL ASSORT.
Cue not included with case - for illustration only
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Accessories
Accessories
A038 POWERGLIDE®
CONTROL CHALK
Blister packed 2 pieces per card.
Blue or Green, please specify.
12 cards per pack
Whether a beginner or a champion, PowerGlide®
accessories always provide the perfect match a balance of quality and value for money
that’s unbeatable.
A507 EMBASSY CHALK
Superior quality green chalk.
4 pieces blister packed.
12 cards per pack
A027 CUSHAID®
Awkward shots made easy.
Extends X-rest over cushion.
As used on TV.
Individually carded
12 per pack
A515 EMBASSY CHALK
As A507 but bulk packed.
144 pieces per pack
A040 POWERGLIDE®
CONTROL CHALK
A700
JOHN HIGGINS
POSTER
A820 POWERGLIDE®
WINDOW STICKER
Bulk packed 12 pieces per box.
Blue or Green, please specify.
12 boxes of 12 pieces
per master pack
A900 POWERGLIDE®
DISPLAY STAND
The perfect wall mounted stand
for PowerGlide® accessories.
Eye catching.
Strong steel construction.
Simple to load and dispense.
Wall fixing. Holds approximately
100 accessories.
Size: 241/2” x 18” x 5” deep
(61cm x 46cm x 13cm)
A024 PRO-FILE®
Patent cue tip shaper.
Perfect shape every time.
Fits neatly into the pocket.
Individually carded.
20 cards per pack
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A001 CUE GLIDE™
Protects and polishes cues.
12 spray cans per outer
A029 POWGLYDE® TIPS
6 TIPS
A516 EMBASSY ELK TIPS
4 TIPS
One size, with colour coded
convenient screw top storage jar.
Blister packed on hanging card.
Choice of 9mm, 10mm, or 11mm tips.
12 cards, one size per pack
One size, with colour coded
convenient screw top storage jar.
Blister packed on hanging card.
Choice of 9mm, 10mm, or 11mm tips.
12 cards, one size per pack
A039 CUE FILE™
The perfect surface for a new
tip every time. Easy accurate
flattening and cleaning of cue.
Incorporates hardened
long-life steel file.
Selected assorted hardwoods.
Individually blister carded.
12 cards per pack
A025 INSTANTIP®
A030 INSTANTIP® KIT
Instant cue tip adhesive.
Perfect adhesion.
Does not soak into tip.
Allows time for positioning.
No clamp required.
20 x 3ml bottles per pack
Ideal repair kit.
Instantip® and 4 cue tips, all one size.
Choice of 9mm, 10mm, or 11mm tips.
12 cards per pack
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CARING FOR YOUR
POWERGLIDE CUE
Much care is taken in making each
Hand Crafted PowerGlide Cue.
To maintain the cue in its original
condition we recommend users follow
this simple advice.
DON’TS
Don’t - Expose to extremes
of temperature.
AVOID: Direct sunlight - Open Fires Radiators - Warm Air Outlets Prolonged Spells in Car Boots/Car Interiors.
Don’t - Expose to Damp - Keep in a dry
atmosphere and even temperature.
Don’t - Overtighten the joint.
Don’t - Bang or even tap the cue on the
butt end.
Don’t - Ever lean cue against a wall.
Don’t - Roll on a table top to check
straightness. If you wish to check
straightness place the butt on the floor,
gently support the cue near the tip and
sight along the cue from the tip to the butt.
DO’S
Do - Store Flat - for preference in a specially
designed PowerGlide cue case.
Do - Keep Clean and well maintained.
Use only PowerGlide specially
formulated preparation
CueGlide™ to remove stickiness
from the butt and to protect
and polish the whole cue.
Do - Follow these simple
suggestions so that your
PowerGlide cue will give
years of enjoyment.
The top quality merchandise described
in this brochure has been designed by
experts to exacting standards.
PowerGlide reserves the right to make
any alterations in the design, material
or arrangement of these products which
in their view improves them.
The entire contents of this publication
are the copyright of PowerGlide and
may not be reprinted, copied or
otherwise duplicated without the
written consent of the copyright owners.
PowerGlide is a trading division of
Unicorn Products Limited.
PowerGlide
Telephone:
0115 985 3500
Fax:
0115 985 3501
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.unicorngroup.com
All returned goods must be sent to
GM Operations Centre
Trent Lane, Colwick,
Nottingham NG2 4DS
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