I've been playing for a few years now and have had several different cues from Predators, Rauenzahn, Meucci, Stacey, etc. I have shot with Scruggs and Southwest cues. Now not everyone can afford that high dollar cue but if your looking for something that has the closest hit then try to find a Prather and test it you won't be disappointed. I have currently acquired two more and awaiting my new build from Jeff. Nothing like a full splice. Check out his cues.