First Cue Help $100-$200

[KPro1234]

We finally have the space to add a decent pool table and would like to find a solid first cue. I have a few one piece cues for friends and and some for my kids, but the wife and I both enjoy playing and would like something a little better.

Researched a bunch reviews and manufacturers; thought I found a great cue for the money, a Schmelke Sneaky Pete. After ordering it, I was told it was out of stock. I then stumbled down the rabbit hole of low deflection cues. Now I have no idea which direction to go in.

Can anyone recommend a good cue for between $100-$200?

 

[Texas Carom Club]

Players Sneaky Pete Zebrawood Pool Cue E5100

Players Cue E-5100, Zebrawood Sneaky Pete

monsterbreakbilliard.com

This is an amazing cue, no better quality for the money,I've played with tons and I've settled on this for Good

It'll last a lifetime as well,

I've got this exact one going on 2 yrs now and my cue buying days are over unless something happens to it, I'm which I'll buy the se thing again, it breaks as good as it plays

 

[alstl]

You could probably get 2 or 3 decent cues at a pawn shop for that much. Just make sure you roll them.

 

[Cuebuddy]

We finally have the space to add a decent pool table and would like to find a solid first cue. I have a few one piece cues for friends and and some for my kids, but the wife and I both enjoy playing and would like something a little better.

Researched a bunch reviews and manufacturers; thought I found a great cue for the money, a Schmelke Sneaky Pete. After ordering it, I was told it was out of stock. I then stumbled down the rabbit hole of low deflection cues. Now I have no idea which direction to go in.

Can anyone recommend a good cue for between $100-$200?

Oooops

 

[Cuebuddy]

You will get several replies but throughout the years a few are mentioned over and over again. Schmelke is one and I own several.They are fine cues in your price range. And yes Players cues are a good value, I would not be to concerned with the whole LD thing if you are a casual player. Balabushkas are also good cues but hard to find.

Welcome to the forum, and let us know what you end up deciding.

 

[ChrisinNC]

Players Sneaky Pete Zebrawood Pool Cue E5100

Players Cue E-5100, Zebrawood Sneaky Pete

monsterbreakbilliard.com

This is an amazing cue, no better quality for the money,I've played with tons and I've settled on this for Good

It'll last a lifetime as well,

I've got this exact one going on 2 yrs now and my cue buying days are over unless something happens to it, I'm which I'll buy the se thing again, it breaks as good as it plays

I can enthusiastically second this recommendation that there is no better $ value lower end priced cue on the market in my opinion than a Player’s Sneaky Pete model two piece cue, which should cost less than $100 ($84 on Seyberts). It’s offered in 3 different attractive stain options. It hits/feels as solid as any high end cue. You can’t go wrong for a lower price point cue - we sell a ton of them in our pool room.

 

[Mick]

I would seriously consider buying used, you get much more cue for your buck that way. There's probably a facebook group for pool players in your area, I'd make a post there asking for people to post the cues they have that they'd be willing to part with for $200 or less. Wait a week or so for replies, and pick the one you like best. A lot of the time people have good cues laying around that they can't be bothered to sell, but will come out of the woodwork to help set up a new player.

 

[jimmyco]

Players Sneaky Pete Zebrawood Pool Cue E5100

Players Cue E-5100, Zebrawood Sneaky Pete

monsterbreakbilliard.com

This is an amazing cue, no better quality for the money,I've played with tons and I've settled on this for Good

It'll last a lifetime as well,

I've got this exact one going on 2 yrs now and my cue buying days are over unless something happens to it, I'm which I'll buy the se thing again, it breaks as good as it plays

Does this cue have a collar, or does it look like a one piece when screwed together?

 

[Texas Carom Club]

Does this cue have a collar, or does it look like a one piece when screwed together?

Sneaky
No colar, looks like a house cue,
The craftsmanship is elite, wood to wood perfect match, no roll at all

 

[jimmyco]

Sneaky
No colar, looks like a house cue,
The craftsmanship is elite, wood to wood perfect match, no roll at all

Just what I've been looking for. Thanks.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

Comes with a freakin lepro tip,
And a uv finish on it that I can say has stayed glossy as hell after 2 yrs o heavy use

 

[jimmyco]

Comes with a freakin lepro tip,
And a uv finish on it that I can say has stayed glossy as hell after 2 yrs o heavy use

Just need to decide on cocobolo, rosewood or zebrawood. They all look good.

 

[terpdad]

Schmelke or Players. Call Schmelke directly. IIRC, you can get an LD shaft for ~ $30 more. You could also look at Players' Pure X line & get a very respectable LD cue that's still under $200.

 

[crazysnake]

The mezz usa site has a sale on the ec7 line. Definitely a little longer your budget but worth it.

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[ChrisinNC]

Just need to decide on cocobolo, rosewood or zebrawood. They all look good.

The Rosewood is very dark, could almost pass for black from a distance.

 

[Texas Carom Club]

Just need to decide on cocobolo, rosewood or zebrawood. They all look good.

I've got the zebra wood, never seen it before and it's noice
Rose and coco are also purdy

 

[Island Drive]

We finally have the space to add a decent pool table and would like to find a solid first cue. I have a few one piece cues for friends and and some for my kids, but the wife and I both enjoy playing and would like something a little better.

Researched a bunch reviews and manufacturers; thought I found a great cue for the money, a Schmelke Sneaky Pete. After ordering it, I was told it was out of stock. I then stumbled down the rabbit hole of low deflection cues. Now I have no idea which direction to go in.

Can anyone recommend a good cue for between $100-$200?

Don't buy a Benz for your first car, and don't spend $500 for your first cue. I wouldn't spend more than $200. My first cue in 1965 was a jointed cue called a Rocket for $20, after time, I could then test a better made cue and Understand it's differences.....Similar to getting a 16 yr old their first car. Would it be new Or??? have fun, welcome to our addiction.

 

[PoolFan101]

Players Sneaky Pete Zebrawood Pool Cue E5100

Players Cue E-5100, Zebrawood Sneaky Pete

monsterbreakbilliard.com

This is an amazing cue, no better quality for the money,I've played with tons and I've settled on this for Good

It'll last a lifetime as well,

I've got this exact one going on 2 yrs now and my cue buying days are over unless something happens to it, I'm which I'll buy the se thing again, it breaks as good as it plays

2nd this. I got the Cocobolo version and I really like it. It is a beautiful cue to and plays very nice. A friend got one and after playing with his I ordered one myself. You cannot go wrong with it or the price.

 

[PoolFan101]

Just need to decide on cocobolo, rosewood or zebrawood. They all look good.

Cocobolo , I did and it’s Sharp. Very nice and I have had several comments on it about how nice it looks.

 

[PoolFan101]

Here is the link to one like mine - https://www.ozonebilliards.com/product/players-cue-sneaky-pete-cocobolo-spspc