They have limited runs of cues built with makers like Samsara and some others.
Have Predator lost their soul?
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There are models in their "high end" section that are basically throwback designs from their earlier stuff https://www.predatorcues.com/usa/products/pool-cues/high-end-pool-cues.html?
I own the Predator K Series Classics 2 Pool Cue. Good looking cue.
The Sang Lee's look good to me.
I play with a Special Edition 11 ebony cue. I love it.
that's more like it. i especially like the k-series 4.
Rusty in Montana
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Black Balled , I jokingly call that O'Malley's Law which says that Murphy was nothing but an optimist ha ha isn't it amazing how some things work !
Amazing is not the word I'd choose?
Off topic, my mother in law was sending poop emojis to people because she though it represents ice cream. Confused the out of us all for months.
Sandbagger
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I have a 98-2 model that I inherited after my dad passed away... its plain... but I like the simplicity of the design.
the butt with a poolshaft
Nyquil
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I had one of their older Ikon's with a Z shaft. I liked that cue and wish I wouldn't have sold it. I have owned two other newer predators a sneaky radial and a LE-4. The revo'd sneaky is my main player. I ended up sending the LE-4 back. Something was off with that cue. The hit felt hollow and the balance was off. I was bummed because the cue was a looker. Predator makes decent a cue for the money especially if you can get one on sale. They hold their resale value well especially the limited run items. Looks are subjective, but I think they have something for everyone imo. Their revo shafts are good quality also.I noticed they had filler change out his now discontinued crown cue butt to some new monstrosity. on the butt sleeve speckles of turqouise, surrounding that effy cat.
When pred came to the market their cues looked great. the 2k4:
Model 5k4:
among other gems. classic pool cue designs with bold variations.
They have made zero good looking cues since they went into their sport, blak, ikon type cues with metal buttcaps and fugly designs.
I'm known for being almost wedded to my 20 YO pre cat cue. but if they made a cue like the ones above i would buy one in a jiffy..
I have a snooker and carom cues that I've never used. Will try to play pool with them one of these days.
Predator Discontinued and Retired Pool Cues | Cue Sticks | Official USA Site
Looking for the original value and year where a Predator pool cue was introduced? Find it our the retired cues page of the official Predator site.
www.predatorcues.com
Link to Predator cue lookup
The se 11 is on this page. https://www.predatorcues.com/usa/products/pool-cues/retired-pool-cues.html
Jasmin Ouschan used to play with one. I actually owned 2. One I dropped at Super Billiards , messed up the finish and sold after finding another.
Neither of those player's cues are really made by Predator. They are Jacoby Special editions produced by Jacoby. The shaft is the only thing Predator is making when it comes to Filler our Albin's playing cue.
CanadianGuy
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never been a fan of Predator designs except the sport models, and a few one off's here and there, the Willie Hoppe SE was very nice
wish more pool cues in general looked like modern golf equipment
wish more pool cues in general looked like modern golf equipment
I like my P series cues,
polar opposites.. i think the sport style cues look like crap. even worse than totem pole style. agree on the willie series though, i like the classic designs.
seeing the aspire and k-series i have to walk back my half drunk OP a little though, they still have a little soul.
Were you questioning whether they still have A soul, or if they still have ...
soul
Some of the cues have soul that’s for sure. As far as a soul idk. They seem ok just very marketing happy
soulSome of the cues have soul that’s for sure. As far as a soul idk. They seem ok just very marketing happy
What kind of butts do filler and ouschan use?