i've got a kaiser.don't remember the model but it's the black one with maple points & brass joint pin.
i don't play much with it but it shoots as good as any $100 cue i've ever had.shaft was thick so i turned it down.other than that it plays good.
low priced cue with real inlays and points.
never played with an athena.
Thanks for the input...I guess I don't really need any more advice...I had just not heard the names before...I think I will pass on these and any more I may come across in the future....