They are inexpensive Cues made off shore. A friend own one of their SP he bought on e-bay, it was IMHO worth the price paid. He now own and Joss, and sold his Aska Cue to someone who want an inexpensive SP.
IMHO there are no Magic Cues , Tips , etc. It is the person who is shooting with the Cue that make it a Magic Wand.
If you friend lives in the Valley of the Sun, a TRIP to Shoot the Bull might be worth his or her time. Shoot the Bull on Indian School, as they too have Reasonable Priced Cues, plus you can TRY BEFORE you Buy, and the staff is not pushy salesmen.