Here's the full review I've promised. This is the new Becue Rebel Red with the 5.1 M Shaft and leather case. It also has the Becue Core tip and I asked them to add a custom white ferrule spacer instead of the standard clear. It was about a 3 - 4 week delivery time, everything manufactured in Italy.
I'll review the cue here and the case a bit later. Here's the website:
https://www.becueofficial.com/
Shafts: Becue offers different shafts, the M in both 12mm and 12.5 mm and the 5.1M, which is mine. The 5.1 has a conical taper, not far off from a Predator "Z", whereas the Prime M are long pro tapers. I played with the Prime M 12 mm but didn't care for it. I prefer a stiffer, more solid shaft and the 5.1M is just that. If you like a long pro taper, I would first suggest the 12.5 Prime.
The cue: The shaft is carbon fiber, 11.8 mm tip (5.1M) with a straight conical taper. It is stiff but lively. The entire body of the cue and shaft is carbon fiber. The butt comes with the marbled red finish and it is available in different colors including a USA flag. This is even cooler looking in person. The points are actually a sparkling gold color - they call them "Lightning" and I can see why. Weight is 19 ounces standard and weights are available to change the weight (shown in the first picture).
Quality: Perfect. All machining is first class, impressive.
Playing: This is, by far, the best playing cue I've owned. It has a very solid hit, a real "thwack". The cue feels solid no matter what spin you're putting on the ball and the sound at impact is more like a bullwhip than a drum. Balance is perfect for me. The cue plays a bit lighter than it's 19 ounces since the weight tends to be rearward. The shaft weighs 4.20 ounces and the handle weighs 14.80 ounces.
Squirt - among the lowest I've experienced. I'll do a video a little later, but very little aim adjustment (if any) is needed on those difficult power follow inside shots. It's right there. In fact, the squirt is so low I have to re-program my aim to make less adjustment than I did over the original Becue shaft.
Tip: Its got the Becue core layered tip and I love it. It comes perfectly ready to play, no break in required. I had them add a white plate to the cue instead of the standard clear. I find it helps me sight the tip on the shot. I would equate the white against black to a gun sight having a red bead - it's gives you something to spot easily.
Options: The case is super soft leather. More on that later. Very cool joint protectors and two piece extension options. Weight options.
Cost:Around $1,000 for the cue, the extensions and J.P.'s are extra. The case is $400.
I've been with Becue since the beginning. It is so cool to see them progress. If I were retired, I would definitely try to become a dealer, just because I see what these guys are doing and I'm excited about it. Their stuff is made in Italy and it looks like it. Ferrari, Ducati, Alfa - sexy stuff that makes you passionate, designed with no compromises, no holds barred.
Make a package deal with Alessandro or just drop him a note and let him know we are pulling for Italy - their country is in a very black hour right now.
Contact Alessandro Bressan: alessandro.bressan@becueofficial.com
Yes, more to follow. Video tonight.
I'll review the cue here and the case a bit later. Here's the website:
https://www.becueofficial.com/
Shafts: Becue offers different shafts, the M in both 12mm and 12.5 mm and the 5.1M, which is mine. The 5.1 has a conical taper, not far off from a Predator "Z", whereas the Prime M are long pro tapers. I played with the Prime M 12 mm but didn't care for it. I prefer a stiffer, more solid shaft and the 5.1M is just that. If you like a long pro taper, I would first suggest the 12.5 Prime.
The cue: The shaft is carbon fiber, 11.8 mm tip (5.1M) with a straight conical taper. It is stiff but lively. The entire body of the cue and shaft is carbon fiber. The butt comes with the marbled red finish and it is available in different colors including a USA flag. This is even cooler looking in person. The points are actually a sparkling gold color - they call them "Lightning" and I can see why. Weight is 19 ounces standard and weights are available to change the weight (shown in the first picture).
Quality: Perfect. All machining is first class, impressive.
Playing: This is, by far, the best playing cue I've owned. It has a very solid hit, a real "thwack". The cue feels solid no matter what spin you're putting on the ball and the sound at impact is more like a bullwhip than a drum. Balance is perfect for me. The cue plays a bit lighter than it's 19 ounces since the weight tends to be rearward. The shaft weighs 4.20 ounces and the handle weighs 14.80 ounces.
Squirt - among the lowest I've experienced. I'll do a video a little later, but very little aim adjustment (if any) is needed on those difficult power follow inside shots. It's right there. In fact, the squirt is so low I have to re-program my aim to make less adjustment than I did over the original Becue shaft.
Tip: Its got the Becue core layered tip and I love it. It comes perfectly ready to play, no break in required. I had them add a white plate to the cue instead of the standard clear. I find it helps me sight the tip on the shot. I would equate the white against black to a gun sight having a red bead - it's gives you something to spot easily.
Options: The case is super soft leather. More on that later. Very cool joint protectors and two piece extension options. Weight options.
Cost:Around $1,000 for the cue, the extensions and J.P.'s are extra. The case is $400.
I've been with Becue since the beginning. It is so cool to see them progress. If I were retired, I would definitely try to become a dealer, just because I see what these guys are doing and I'm excited about it. Their stuff is made in Italy and it looks like it. Ferrari, Ducati, Alfa - sexy stuff that makes you passionate, designed with no compromises, no holds barred.
Make a package deal with Alessandro or just drop him a note and let him know we are pulling for Italy - their country is in a very black hour right now.
Contact Alessandro Bressan: alessandro.bressan@becueofficial.com
Yes, more to follow. Video tonight.
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