Kaiser cues?

[DCS_SF]

I was given a kaiser cue by a friend. It obviously has been "well loved", and by that I mean I think they deliberately chalked the shaft, and perhaps used billiard chalk on their hands instead of talc, and also never cleaned it. :lol:

It seems to be in ok condition otherwise, besides a few nicks in the butt. The shaft is super dirty, but has no dings, and it has a quick lock joint.

Anyway, I was going to clean it up and pass it to a new player on my team who doesn't have a cue. I looked it up and it it looks J&J sells them. This seems to be mid-range from what they offer with some uneven points and actual wood rings not decals, but I am guessing this is an older design.

Anybody have any more info on these? How do they hit?

 

[DCS_SF]

Alright, I'll be the one to ask. Why are you asking about the hit of a cue you own?

:lol: Because I have never bothered to take it to the hall. I got it and then stowed it, and just today found it sitting there. I am sitting here trying to get it clean.

The first time I will hit with it, is when I pass it along to her. Mostly I was curious if they are decent or if it is total shit. Also if anybody knows any more about these.

 

[garczar]

Decent, mid-level Chinese cue. Fairly good quality when you factor in the prices these bring.

 

[336Robin]

The big pin

That doesnt look like the big pin. The big pin hits pretty good.

 

[hang-the-9]

Their SW knockoffs where known as a great bargain for what you got for the price. This is not one of those though, probably about the quality of a Players/Action cues.

 

[DCS_SF]

Their SW knockoffs where known as a great bargain for what you got for the price. This is not one of those though, probably about the quality of a Players/Action cues.

Hey players aren't bad for the price. That's my normal recommended cue for a new player not wanting to spend too much. The action is great on those cues. Anyway I think she will like it thanks. Couldn't get it totally clean without seriously digging into the shaft but it's good enough.

 

[TheBook]

Hey players aren't bad for the price. That's my normal recommended cue for a new player not wanting to spend too much. The action is great on those cues. Anyway I think she will like it thanks. Couldn't get it totally clean without seriously digging into the shaft but it's good enough.

A good way to clean the shaft is to steam it and wipe with a micro fiber cloth and continue a few times. There are videos on UTube. Then burnish, you may also need to sand with a very fine paper like 1000 or 2000 before burnishing.

Some have had good results with the Magic Eraser.

 

[strmanglr scott]

Went out to second hand shops w a buddy looking for pool cues. We found a Kaiser in a 2x3 case w two shafts. Got a great deal on it I thought, $40.

I was surprised to see no receiving metal sleeve for the pin, just wood.

I've played it, hits well, no trouble moving the ball around.

 

[BFrench501]

Used a Kaiser butt with a 314/2 shaft for a while waiting to get my Richard Neighbours butt back. Played well with it. Not as great as a high quality cue but had response and feel. That experience showed me that the shaft and butt hold equal importance to getting the right feel from the cue.

 

[Chopdoc]

It's a great gesture to give it to a player that needs a cue. :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

It's fine for a starter cue, and should be a decent basic cue for anybody. The player will adjust to how it plays IMHO.

They could choose to upgrade the shaft later too.







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