Anyone ever heard of Kaiser cues? Or should I just go with a Viking?

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If so, are they worth buying? If not, then I'm trying to choose between a Mcdermott and a Viking. Any suggestions?
 
Decent for the price point

Kaisers are a decent cue for the price they sell for. I currently have 2 or 3 and have had at least 6 of them.
 
Does this Kaiser make them?
 

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I'd go McDermott before Viking. Although McDs best cues are behind them. Schon are nice too or a D series McD. I wouldn't spend too much more than 350 on a production cue. A lot of up and coming cuemakers have a lot of cue to be had for 500 or less. My two cents.

Andy
 
I honestly prefer Vikings over McDermotts anyday, but they are both good quality production cues. Shoot with what suits you, but don't just go and buy without trying it first...
 
For what it's worth,

I had a conversation about which cue was the easiest to upgrade with a Predator shaft with a guy at Seyberts and he said the Viking was the least amount of work.
 
It doesn't matter what everyone likes on here. YOU have to like the feel and hit of your cue. Go to a good billiard suppy store and hit with some Vikings and a few other major brands. As long as it's not a KMart special, and is priced from $100 to $175...you can't go too wrong. When you find the brand, model, and weight you like, go online and see if you can get a big discount on it. Remember to figure in or get free shipping on it. And that's what I think of that. If you feel you need a better cue down the road in a year or so, you'll have a very good idea what to look for by then. Johnnyt
 
I'd never buy any of the three in question.
You can get a much better cue for your $$.
buy a dominiak 1020 or whatever the entry
cue is for $119 or if your budget allows
get a sweet sixteen from him.
Great guy to deal with and a top notch product.
It's quality vs. quantity.
Most people you'll find here (read. infatuated with cue sports)
play with a custom cue whether it's $500 or $50,000
it's EXACTLY what they want.
Lots of people shoot with the 3 mentioned manufacturers,
most of those people can't tell you what joint or construction
method was used.
My advice is, educate yourself through these forums, especially
the cuemakers and classifieds. When you know what you're buying,
and why, you'll feel much better about your decision.
happy hunting!!

-cOOp
ps. predator makes a joint for just about anything.
 
8-Ball Player said:
If so, are they worth buying? If not, then I'm trying to choose between a Mcdermott and a Viking. Any suggestions?
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Kaiser Cues are produced for and distributed by J&J America out of California and yes they are import cues. Personally, I would go with a McDermott over either cue you have mentioned above. They are stand-up people to deal with, and their guaranty can't be beat.

Have a nice night!!!!!
 
I went to a billiards store with a friend who was looking for a lower priced cue. We were able to hit quite a few balls with Kaiser, Action and Players cues, and we both liked the feel of the Kaiser the best.
 
Kaisers are considered lower-end imports. They are produced by J&J and are basically the same as any J&J cue except for design and joint pin. The shafts come with a thick and stiff taper same as any J&J cue. Ferrules are soft and lightweight PVC. The shafts often come sealed with lacquer which makes them feel like fibreglass shafts so you would have to sand it off to get that silky wood feeling.

You should really try out the cues and see if you prefer the softer hit of a Mcd or a stiff hit of a Kaiser or a Viking which is a little stiffer than the Mcd. Balance, butt diameters and deflection also differ with the Mcd and Viking more butt-heavy, the Mcd having a thicker butt etc.

Other factors you might want to consider are customizable options and warranty. Mcds offer the best warranty imo with their lifetime warranty against warpage (if you get one from an authorized dealer), Vikings offer the most customizable options at little cost and Kaisers don't offer much at all except its good price.
 
I sell those

Kaiser cues are decent cues. They are better quality than the basic Chinese import. I would never put them at the level of a Viking or McDermott though. You are going to get a lot more inlay work on a Kaiser. Those 8 yr old Chinese girls work a lot of hours on those inlays! Pick the cue that works best for you. I think in the LONG run you will be happier with a Viking or Mcdermott. I also would look at some low end Jacobys too. My personal favorite.
 
cueandcushion said:
Kaiser cues are decent cues. They are better quality than the basic Chinese import. I would never put them at the level of a Viking or McDermott though. You are going to get a lot more inlay work on a Kaiser. Those 8 yr old Chinese girls work a lot of hours on those inlays! Pick the cue that works best for you. I think in the LONG run you will be happier with a Viking or Mcdermott. I also would look at some low end Jacobys too. My personal favorite.
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Are they really inlays or just decals?
 
CaptainHook said:
Are they really inlays or just decals?
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If I remember correctly they make them both ways and even have some cues that mix real inlays with very good digital decals. Some cues I am using a magnifying glass to see the differences. They will have inlaid splice with decal veneers and unless you are looking carefully you will not notice. The technology is moving very fast right now. So just be thorough in your questions to your dealer so you both are satisfied with the information you are getting. If you are happy...then ignore so-called friends that say you should have picked something different. The most important things are the cue being comfortable in your hand and your wallet being comfortable afterwards. Good luck in your purchase.
 
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