I found this video that uses a violin to show the playability difference of inexpensive versus cheap material. This is exactly how I am with pool cues. 
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kgqD8T...=/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kgqD8Ti23z8
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kgqD8T...=/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kgqD8Ti23z8