I still use my Cuetec to break with and this seems to help keep the shaft somewhat slick..
http://www.pooldawg.com/product/cuetec-hi-tech-cue-cleaner-40ml-
If your going with the Mcdermott I would stick with the stock Triangle tip that comes on it rather then change it out, the Triangle is a great tip imo.
From those 3 deffinatly go with the McDermott, I have a Cuetec and hate the firbreglass shaft too, I now use a McDermott for my main shooting cue and love it.
After seeing the lower price I was quite interested in trying one, the dealer a few towns over had one and was able to try it out and really liked it. I emailed Mcdermott about having the rings matched to my Mcdermott MG31, with the cost of that plus sending my butt in to get the correct fit...