PlatinumBlad3
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I'm looking for a good pool cue. My budget is $200. I also want it to be a McDermott cue, and if possible, a Star cue. Thanks!
-PB3
-PB3
I've actually had limited luck when looking for a McDernott in my price range on here, so that's why I posted a thread.You will find a LOT of recommondations here - try searching for cue advice or so. Or even McDermott directly.
My go to recommendation usually is Cuetec with R360 (shaft is LD and pretty nice) - the CER or CEV series have beautiful wood.
Change your tip (Everest) after ~3months for something different (Ultraskins, G2, Onyx, whatever) and be happy.
If in USA take also Schmelke and McDermott into account.
Try to get a somewhat LD shaft, if possible.
Cheers,
M
I'm pretty much looking strictly at McDermott, simply because I've heard some rough things about Cuetec. I also have tried McDermott cues at a local store and they feel really nice. Thanks for showing me that anyway though.You can wait for the other guys to post something...
Ozone has a sale right now on Cuetecs: http://www.ozonebilliards.com/cuetec.html
I'm looking for a good pool cue. My budget is $200. I also want it to be a McDermott cue, and if possible, a Star cue. Thanks!
-PB3
Yes, I know they are made in China. I don't have really any issue with that.McDermott Star line cues are made in China, you should know that.
For 200$ Schmelke is a good option, or a entry level Joss.
If you look a bit, you can find a McDermott G series for the money you have.
One of my friends had a McD Star cue, sold it and bought a Joss cue.
Have you owned one? I got one the way i wanted for 170bux. Plays EVERY bit as good as my 500DOLLAR Diveney. You want to send more of your money China, knock yourself out. Star's and Valhalla's both are Chinese crap. BTW, Schmelke will make you just the butt to go with your fancy LD shaft.I dont agree with Schmelke. Cues are good quality ones but they dont play as near as good as McDermott.
People mostly recommend it because its made in USA.
Get McDermott Star of ebay for around $80 and get your self OB shaft that sell for $165, that way you can have both, MCDermott cue and high performance shaft.
Also note that Star line of McDermott play as good as those made in USA, I tested few of them and did not see any disadvantage.
I agree. Get a Schmelke sneaky. Prices range from $100 to around $250. BilliardWarehouse has a real nice one with cocobolo and a Hoppe ring for i think $170. Way better than a Star.
I dont agree with Schmelke. Cues are good quality ones but they dont play as near as good as McDermott..
Yes, I know they are made in China. I don't have really any issue with that.