Omega billiards - Revo shafts going to $549.00 on 10-1-25

[Jerry OC]

Just got an email from them saying the following:

Predator Price increase on REVO Shafts ​

Price Increase Alert – Predator Revo Shafts Starting October 1st, the price of Predator Revo shafts will increase to $549 and BK Rush shaft $579. Right now, you can still secure yours at the current price of $499 and $529 – but only while supplies last. Please note: · No rainchecks will be offered. · Once our stock at $499 is gone, the new pricing will take effect. · All cues that come with Revo shafts will also see price increases. This is the best time to upgrade your game and lock in your Predator equipment before prices go up. Don’t wait – these will move fast! Available Now at Omega — Ready to Ship! ​ ​

 

[MitchAlsup]

Another reason not to buy.....

 

[sudocrushms]

It's likely because much of the best carbon manufacturing is in southeast Asia. Same goes for bikes.
Thanks tariffs...

 

[Bavafongoul]

Maybe you should consider getting a Kielwood shaft? You have lots of choices and at varying prices that are much less costly than CF shafts. Something to ponder and Kielwood appears to be more financially stable than carbon fiber seems.

 

[cueball2010]

It's likely because much of the best carbon manufacturing is in southeast Asia. Same goes for bikes.
Thanks tariffs...

Predator cues are 100% made in the USA. Revo is made by Predator.

 

[Benelli]

Predator cues are 100% made in the USA. Revo is made by Predator.

I bet the blanks come from Asia and then are filled and final production here.

Either way you're getting a tariff pop...

 

[Texas Carom Club]

na, im a cuetec cynergy guy these days

 

[cueball2010]

I bet the blanks come from Asia and then are filled and final production here.

Either way you're getting a tariff pop...

 

[sudocrushms]

Predator cues are 100% made in the USA. Revo is made by Predator.

I'm well aware Predator makes Revo....

I was under the impression the carbon tubes were imported, but that apparently is not the case. Either way i'm sure they're getting hit on materials to some degree.

 

[cueball2010]

I'm well aware Predator makes Revo....

I was under the impression the carbon tubes were imported, but that apparently is not the case. Either way i'm sure they're getting hit on materials to some degree.

Maybe inadvertent rise in US labor costs due to tariffs.

 

[Benelli]

Maybe inadvertent rise in US labor costs due to tariffs.

Or, hear me out...

Its a blatant cash grab since they know all the competitors are going to have to raise their prices more to adjust for tariff cost.

This way they squeeze out additional profit while theoretically staying cheaper than the others in a crowed space.