Help steer me in the right cue direction

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If I was you I would get a Schmelke Sneaky. They will custom make you one to your specs for around $200.00. Also check on the sale forum here or the bay for a lightly used one. Michael
 
Thanks, i may just end up sticking around with a players cue, lifetime warranty including warping. I know its not the best but the end of the day its really for casual play. If i get good enough and play more often then i think it will be worth while to go bigger.

Heres the players cue im really interested in, price is right, lifetime warranty, plus i figure its a good starter

http://m.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Players-G...-SHIPS-FAST-/201069909807?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
 
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Cuetec R360, Players HXT, Lucasi all offer lifetime warranties, and are generally well accepted.

Accept the fact that something will catch your eye eventually and you will replace this cue. It's just how it is. Get a good solid starter cue, don't think for a minute it's the last cue you will ever own.
 
I started with a Players HXT30 (and still have it as a back-up player/breaker) and after a year and a half playing with it I moved up to a custom sneaky. When I played at UWGB in Wisconsin the University had McDermott Luckies and Stars for people who had bought their semester membership for $95.

Anyway, I gotta say that the McDermott cues play very well and I loved them. Nothing beat the feel of my player cue at the time though and I'd recommend either of them as a good starter.
 
Lots of good info. I think the 200-300 dollar range is a little high for me until i figure out if it's something i want to dive straight into. I think im going to go with the players g3390 cue. Im sure this will be a drastic improvement from the old bar cues im used to. Like mentioned its not the last one ill own, think im going to start out conservative on this one then later on i can always upgrade. But for basement pool shooting i think this will serve me well. What leans me towards the players is the reasonable price plus lifetime warranty. Any further advice is welcomed
 
If you're like many of us, you're going to go through a lot of cues as you progress. I played with a McDermott cue for a long time before I dropped real money on a southwest and others after that. I still miss my McDermott D-17 for sentimental reasons, probably shouldn't have sold it.

You should probably go out and shoot with a bunch of different cues before you buy anything. Just ask people you know if you can try their cues. Like someone else mentioned, weight will make a difference. Try before you buy is what I would suggest.
 
I decided to go with a players g3390 19.5 oz. I think its a good start cue especially with a inexperienced player such as myself. If i get good enough with that one and play enough than i may upgrade to a higher quality to further improve my ability. Thanks for the input guys. I know trying a few is best before i buy but i figured having a blank slate it would be easier just to pick one and go with it. I think trying a bunch of different cues might make the decision even tougher, im use to old battered bar cues lol i figure any of the starter cues would be a vast improvement. I like the reputation of the mcdermott cues but dont like that the lucky series which is in my original price rage only has a 3 year warranty excluding warping. The players has a lifetime waranty including warping.
Ordered from cuestore.com this afternoon free ship and free soft case for 98
Hopefully we get a table soon so i can try it out and let yall know my experience with it
 
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