Try the LePro first.
First Cue Help $100-$200
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Agreed, the Le Pro is a perfectly fine tip.
Sneaky Pete like a Players, or Shmelke, something to play with. No going to break budget.
So what are going to purchase OP??
Most cues are similar. Price is usually determined with the details of the butt. Go somewhere that will allow you to try out what they have and find what's right for you. If it's a decent price get it. If not shop it on line
Head to a pool hall, make some friends, and see what they have you can try. Without knowing what works well with your play ability and style it's like trying to guess how much you will like a meal based on the ingredients without knowing what will be done to them. If you are around MA I have 3 cases full of cues and shafts you are welcome to try
Once you get a general idea of a preference then you can look at similar designs and performance in various price ranges. I give the same advice for audio equipment and anything that involves an opinion, without trying a lot of things anything you buy is just a start and no way to know if it's better or worse than the other 40 things out there.
You can find a lot of cues for under 200.00 that would be great for your first cue Schmelke , Players Sneaky , Adams and a few others. If you live close enough to Philly go the Billiard Expo and you will find a lot of cues for under 200.00 . Sunday you get the best deals plus you can hit a few balls with the cue as well.
Player's zebrawood sneaky arrived today. $84 from Seybert's and was shipped in a half decent hard case.
Dead nuts straight, seamless joint, perfect LePro tip. Plays better than it looks.
Had to remind myself to take it home, looks that genuine, right down to the uneven points.
Couldn't be more pleased.
Thanks.
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I keep telln yall, it's fuckn perfect
Hate to sound like a broken record but the Players sneaky Pete is dang gone near perfect. For the Price of admission I don’t think you could find any better Cue. The looks , Hit and playability far supersede the price. It has been said that Players come from the same factory as Lucasi and Predator cues. If So I understand the Quality being what they are. I love mine.Player's zebrawood sneaky arrived today. $84 from Seybert's and was shipped in a half decent hard case.
Dead nuts straight, seamless joint, perfect LePro tip. Plays better than it looks.
Had to remind myself to take it home, looks that genuine, right down to the uneven points.
Couldn't be more pleased.
Thanks.
I am a big fan of the modern US made Viking Cues, but do not care at all for the imported Valhalla line they sell.
Even with the US made stuff I'd recommend upgrading to the Vikore Shaft and that puts them out of your range unless you catch a closeout on Ebay. I have purchased several that way under $200 but it is rare.
i told a buddy about the players cue, he bought one, his zebra wood isnt as nice as mine, but near the joint, theres a bit of curly in the maple that looks amazing, especially on a fresh new finished sneaky
the case it came with was legit,
makes me want to buy another one just for that new cue fun
the case it came with was legit,
makes me want to buy another one just for that new cue fun
Here's a used McDermott for $180 with a G-Core shaft (which you can read about here)
Used McDermott for sale
You might also check out McDermott's Cue of the Month, which is a discounted cue they make every month, but at $280 (this month) it will be over your budget. You do get a lifetime warranty against warpage. Here are the past Cues of the Month.
Used McDermott for sale
You might also check out McDermott's Cue of the Month, which is a discounted cue they make every month, but at $280 (this month) it will be over your budget. You do get a lifetime warranty against warpage. Here are the past Cues of the Month.
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