Predator cue question

[Charles Hartfield]

I’m considering purchasing the cue pictured below. The description says the handle is black painted maple. If the cue was ever damaged and had to be recoated, would the handle have to be repainted?

 

[Poolhall60561]

I have a predator SP. I like it.
What do you mean by recoated?

 

[Zerksies]

more then likely

 

[skor]

the paint is under the coating

 

[Kim Bye]

I’m considering purchasing the cue pictured below. The description says the handle is black painted maple. If the cue was ever damaged and had to be recoated, would the handle have to be repainted? View attachment 872070View attachment 872071

It's a right pain to try to refinish these cues.
If you want a ebony/maple sneaky, buy a ebony/maple sneaky..

 

[Crasher]

if you were to chip through the paint, yes. you would have to repaint the chip.

 

[Charles Hartfield]

I have a predator SP. I like it.
What do you mean by recoated?

I mean the clear coat. If I understand correctly, if the there’s a chip in the butt, the clear coat must be sanded off down to the wood and reapplied. I would be worried about the paint getting damaged if that happened.

 

[trob]

It’s a cheap cue man.. it’s supposed to be a player that you don’t worry about that sort of think. If you were getting a 3k+ predator blak series or something I get it but not this.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Hold on a second. I am confused. What is the name of this cue? Did the description come from Predator? Is it a full or "true" splice that has a component painted black after being turned? Is the entire design (points, veneers, etc.) painted on? HOW CAN PREDATOR SELL THE LATTER AS A FULL OR TRUE SPLICE?

 

[trob]

Hold on a second. I am confused. What is the name of this cue? Did the description come from Predator? Is it a full or "true" splice that has a component painted black after being turned? Is the entire design (points, veneers, etc.) painted on? HOW CAN PREDATOR SELL THE LATTER AS A FULL OR TRUE SPLICE?

It says right in the description it’s painted over curly maple. If you think your getting all those points for a cue that sells for less then $500 and they are real inlays you got a lot to learn about cues. Plus for $500 who cares.. do you like how it plays is the only question that really matters for a cue that cheap from a major brand.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

So my 1949 WHP that Brunswick sold for $13.95 in 1949 must be also be painted because "$13.95 in 1949 has the same buying power as approximately $188 to $190 today (late 2025)"?

You might be correct, but I, for one, will require better evidence.

 

[MitchAlsup]

Name of Cue: SP4Rx :: where x stands for the kind of joint:: W==wood, S==steel, ...
I have 2 SP8RWs and I like them.
15 years ago it was a $350-$400 cue with a $250 314 or Z shaft.
So the but is worth $100-$150--less if in need of repair.

 

[garczar]

You can get a real fs sneaky from Schmelke for under 200bux. Add a pred shaft and your in for around 600ish.

 

[Biloxi Boy]

Mine is a SPJLW: Sneaky Pete/Jointed/Linen Wrap. I call it the "Green Hornet" due to its green veneers. I bought it new because of the shaft and learned to love the butt. It was my shooter for many years. Great cue and great value in my book.