Going into the 1980s, McDermott continued to get more adventurous with its artwork. Elaborate points, inlays and ringwork remained a reliable feature of McDermott cues, but newer methods and technologies enabled the company to add additional artwork to its products. One of the finest examples of this evolution was the D-23, introduced in 1984. By…
Read MoreThe E-F8: Understated Luxury
The E-F series of cues from McDermott were the epitome of understated luxury. The cues highlighted their rich woodgrain with a variety of stains and used the finest leather and Irish linen wraps available. Otherwise, the designs were quite simple (with the notable exception of the E-F6). The E-F8, added to the series in 1995,…
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