Recommendations
Black Cat 5791 said:
Wow!!! That doesn't leave alot of choices, but here's what I'd recommend.
1.
http://www.seyberts.com/pool_cues/cue-model_number-L-2000SP.htm
2.
http://www.seyberts.com/pool_cues/cue-model_number-L-SS2.htm
3.
http://www.seyberts.com/pool_cues/case.php?case_code=12A-REG&brand_id=22
4.
http://www.seyberts.com/cue_accessories/chalk/chalkaccessories/index.htm
5.
http://www.seyberts.com/cue_accessories/sir_joseph/index.htm
The 1st. cue is a good starter, it's a basic sneaky pete solid hit and a good price point. The other benefit is that you can easily upgrade the shaft to a Predator 314 or Z Uni Loc without any problems what so ever.
The 2nd cue gives you a little style, it's also a jump cue. You can start out using this as a shooter, then in a couple of years when you get another cue this one will take up duty as a jump break as it is designed just a thought.
The Case is a good one has a lifetime warranty.
It never hurts to have your own chalk.
Start out right get a glove, starts smooth and stays smooth.
Black Cat
I agree with BC recs mostly, except:
1) Lucasi's cues that are $200-$300 retail are noticeably better than the ones less than $200 RETAIL. Pick one out you like that is in the $200-220 range (with Seyberts discount, the stick would actually be more retail).
Do not get one too gawdy looking, go for more classic looks.
2) You do not need a break/jump cue now. Get it later when you know your way around a table better.
3) Glove? You do not need no stinkin glove.
4) Case? If you get less than a 2 x 4 Case, you will do yourself a disservice later on, when you decide to buy another or additional cues.
You can get an Action Elite 2 x 4 (just like the 3 x 5) with separate sections for shafts and butts (spring loaded), go in either way, good pockets, jump butt section pocket, for about $58-60. These sell all the time on Ebay. Nothing against other case makers, but cases with moveable pockets just looky tacky and amateurish.
J&J also makes a case just like the Action Elite case. I have the 3 x 5, and really like it.
5) The TipPik shadow is the only tool I use, except for a little sandpaper.
(Scuffers can do more harm to your tip and its shape than help, especially as the tip wears down).
My only other recommendation would be: Bob Owen, cuemaker and partner of Shurtz cues, makes an entry custom for $220, and makes Sneaky Petes from $160-190 depending on joint (and they play great).
GO TO
http://www.shurtzcue.com
