I've recently become very interested in pool and had my grandfathers pool table restored (its a 1903 H. Wagner and Adler) and brought to my house. I want to learn the game effectively and need to know what a good cue is to learn with. I am looking to spend around 80$ giver or take a few, what do you all think?
Best Cue for a Beginner
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dom_poppa
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I think most on here would agree that a good cue to learn to play with starts at $300.
You can first learn from a Dufferin, I think that's how it's spelled and work your way up.
I know guys that learned pool playing with a Predator cue and can't shoot with a house cue. Learn from a simple cue and then work your way up to a better performance one.
Go with one of these:
http://www.ozonebilliards.com/dufhirhouspo.html
You can first learn from a Dufferin, I think that's how it's spelled and work your way up.
I know guys that learned pool playing with a Predator cue and can't shoot with a house cue. Learn from a simple cue and then work your way up to a better performance one.
Go with one of these:
http://www.ozonebilliards.com/dufhirhouspo.html
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I think the best value for your money would be a "Players" cue.
You should get a solid playing Players for 80 bucks or less.
It"s been I while since I shopped production cues but I always believed McDermott to be good for the money.
El Chepo McDermott!
FWIW, I lent a $50 sneaky pete to a beginner player that didn't have his own cue, and by the end of the season he help his team win first place and $600. I told him, feel free to ask people to try out their cue. After playing for a season, he sorta had an idea of what he wanted in a cue and used his winnings to buy a $150 pechauer.
There are many import cues in your price range, you could buy a Players cue, or an Action cue either one of these would keep you in your price range and serve you well.
If you do not have a local dealer where you can try out a few cues here is a site I have done business with and would recommend.
http://www.billiardwarehouse.com/cues/index.htm
They have great service before, during and after any sale you might make, oh and by the way I do not work for them or have any other dealings with them except those personal ones in the past.
Good Luck
I would recommend a Players cue. They hit great and are in your price range
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Lucky Cue by McDermott
McDermott has a Lucky line of cues that are in your price range and are really well made and play great. I got one for less than $50 from Ozonebilliards.com. I am very happy with the cue. Nice solid hit and a good overall feel.
McDermott has a Lucky line of cues that are in your price range and are really well made and play great. I got one for less than $50 from Ozonebilliards.com. I am very happy with the cue. Nice solid hit and a good overall feel.
http://www.billiardwarehouse.com/cues/recommendations_under_100.html
Heres a bunch under a $100
Heres a bunch under a $100
I bought two Schmelke Merry Widows last xmas for my boys to take to college. One is Cocobolo and one is Bocote and both have wraps.
These cues have a great hit and I felt like giving my business to these folks in Wisconsin. I think the cues were about $112 each and they play awesome.
Schmelke is the way to go here.. most of the cues that you'll find in that price range are made in china.. buy a schmelke
dizAndyVan
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I agree with the Lucky cues by McDermott or, and I hope I don't get shot for this or start a flame war, the Lucasi model with the radial pin. I love big pins and flat faced joints.
I agree that the cheapo mcdermotts (star, whatever) can have very poor quality. Unfortunately, a lot of cues in the states price range will be very hit or miss, quality-wise. The most common issue I've seen with cues in that range is the wrap unraveling. Therefore I recommend a wrapless cue. You should be able to get a good, straight sneaky for the stated price and not have to worry about having a bundle of twine in your hand 6 months down the road.
If I see this thread on AZ just ONE more time, I swear I'm going to punch the nearest infant and/or old person. (Doubly great if I can catch an old person carrying an infant) 
Really, if $80 is your top dollar, you probably won't find anything better than a Players sneaky pete. Double that number, and you can get a cue that's twice as good.
Really, if $80 is your top dollar, you probably won't find anything better than a Players sneaky pete. Double that number, and you can get a cue that's twice as good.
Man, I didn't know so many people liked Players cues.:embarrassed2: I actually have a Players break jump that plays pretty good. Good cue for the money.
$80 is not very much to work with at all, but I think you could find a used McDermott around that price. Viking, Schmelke, Joss, etc. are also very good choices. You should be able to find used cues for around your price point. The best thing for you to do is post that you are looking for a cue around $80 in the wanted/for sale section. You will definitely get some offers.
Good luck!!!
$80 is not very much to work with at all, but I think you could find a used McDermott around that price. Viking, Schmelke, Joss, etc. are also very good choices. You should be able to find used cues for around your price point. The best thing for you to do is post that you are looking for a cue around $80 in the wanted/for sale section. You will definitely get some offers.
Good luck!!!
Don't feel pressure to spend a lot on your first cue. Under $100 is fine as long as it's straight. The main thing for a beginner is to have the same cue every time you play so you have a consistent sense of feel. Go to a pool hall and play with a few house cues first to get an idea of the weight you prefer. If this isn't possible buy something close to 18.75 to 19.5 oz.
Put a good tip on it and start playing. Besides, you will certainly want to upgrade soon so why invest a lot at first?
Put a good tip on it and start playing. Besides, you will certainly want to upgrade soon so why invest a lot at first?