So What is a good beginner pool cue brand and price? If it is too difficult to give me one brand and price give me a range please.
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Players are tough to beat for the money. Made by same factory as Lucasi. Lot of places sell them. Seyberts and Manning are really good dealers. I like this one: https://www.seyberts.com/purex-hxtsn-pool-cueSo What is a good beginner pool cue brand and price? If it is too difficult to give me one brand and price give ma range please.
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I used to tout these but my 2yr old sneaky has two warped shafts. They basically said to pound sand because i've had it 2yrs. Bullshit. Wouldn't buy another. Cue was always in a good case and upright. They just don't cure their wood enough. I've had Players and Lucasi's that were over 10yrs old that were still dead straight.While Players cues are fine you might want to consider a Schmelke cue. While fairly priced they make a fine cue. There are even custom options if you so desire, Many of the blanks used by custom makers come from them.
Perhaps most importantly at this time they are Made in the USA!
https://www.schmelkecue.com
Players sneaky pete/hustler cue $50 +/-
Players sneaky pete/hustler cue $50 +/-
I used to know this cat who was a STRONG $$ player. I bet he made 50grand using a Players sneaky. If buying a US product i'd probably get a basic Viking or McD.I agree for a beginner who might not stay with the sport.
I used to tout these but my 2yr old sneaky has two warped shafts. They basically said to pound sand because i've had it 2yrs. Bullshit. Wouldn't buy another. Cue was always in a good case and upright. They just don't cure their wood enough. I've had Players and Lucasi's that were over 10yrs old that were still dead straight.
Made my point. I bought my first cue 34 years ago, an entry-level McD (I think they called them "Freshman" back then or something), and it is as straight as it was when I bought it, and the finish where I didn't chip or scuff it is as good as it was when I bought it.
I have numerous friends that have McDs and I've never seen or even heard of any of them having any issues of any kind.
Can't say the same for the Players or Lucasis I've seen.
Entry-level McDs aren't sexy for sure, but they're well made.
I agree for a beginner who might not stay with the sport.
Bought my first McD in 92 or 96, bought a few since then, I'd consider the ones I purchased absolute junk. I have hit some that I liked, but sure wasn't the ones I bought new.
If I wanted American, I'd go with Viking any day over them, granted Viking has some of the cheesiest looking inlays out there.
Personally have seen more shit McDs than I have Lucasi or Players combined, of course everyone's mileage will vary.
So What is a good beginner pool cue brand and price? If it is too difficult to give me one brand and price give me a range please.
Thanks
While Players cues are fine you might want to consider a Schmelke cue. While fairly priced they make a fine cue. There are even custom options if you so desire, Many of the blanks used by custom makers come from them.
Perhaps most importantly at this time they are Made in the USA!
https://www.schmelkecue.com