You could recommend something that you really liked.
Honestly, I have owned many, many cues that cost less than 1,000 that played very well for me. Do you want something new or something old that is no longer in production- like a 1960s thru 1980 Palmer- they all play well, most Hueblers played well, pre 2000 McDermotts, etc. etc.-- if you want something newer under $1,000 - Points or no points will make a big difference in available cue makers in that price range- inlays will make a big difference as well in terms of available current cue makers under $1,000.
If I were just looking for a new player cue under $1,000- probably no points, and few inlays- like a Merry Widow cue- I would probably go to Bob Dzuricky-- DZ cues. also maybe Sawdust cues Jack Tan- out of Singapore- honest, reliable, excellent cues for the money and you could get a 4 pointed new cue from Jack for under $1,000 with nice inlays and an extension, and two , possibly 3 shafts including CF!!