Should I buy my own cue or just stick with the house ones...

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pool_rebel

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Hi,

I'm a beginner player and just started in the APA league. I've been using the house cues since I've started but they aren't in the greatest condition because they've been used for years. Mostly everyone on my team uses their own cue, as well as membrers of the opposing team. I'm by no means a really good player yet, but should I get my own cue or wait a while after I get better? If I were to buy one now I would like to get a decent beginner cue for less than $100 minus case. Any recommendations?
 
pool_rebel said:
Hi,

I'm a beginner player and just started in the APA league. I've been using the house cues since I've started but they aren't in the greatest condition because they've been used for years. Mostly everyone on my team uses their own cue, as well as membrers of the opposing team. I'm by no means a really good player yet, but should I get my own cue or wait a while after I get better? If I were to buy one now I would like to get a decent beginner cue for less than $100 minus case. Any recommendations?
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save up until you have $300-500 dollars saved
you can get a great sneaky from many custom makers (i have 2 jerry oliviers im happy with that i paid $350 for)
and get a plain cue from a reputable maker
playing with the same cue all the time takes one variable out of the equation in learning what can you do from the position you are in
jmho
 
If you are playing in a place(s) where the house cues are dinged up, have bad tips, etc... you really should get your own. http://www.seyberts.com/products/Players_S_PSPR_Pool_Cue_Sneaky_Pete-1822-121.html

Cheap, nice starter cue and will last you a while. Get a 19oz one, it's a nice average weight. If just for the reason that you won't get annoyed at having to play with crappy equipment. If they could only figure out a way to make a portable folding 7' bar table....
 
pool rebel, this is your lucky day. Steamer Cue Sports Ltd., just happens to have a couple cues in your price range. The 'Miracle', and the 'Wonder'. Both are priced at the ridiculously low price of $101.00.
The 'Miracle' cue is all black (including the shaft) with an attractive white lightening bolt stenciled on the side of the butt. The 'Wonder' cue is all white (including the shaft) with an attractive black lightening bolt stenciled on it's butt. Both cues are available in only one weight. About a pound and a quarter.
If you're interested, give me a call, and remember our motto: "If it's a good cue, it's a Miracle." "If it's a straight cue, it's a Wonder." :smile:
 
You can buy a sneaky or plain jane action or players cue for under 100 dollars and should serve you quite a while until you get better.

I would advise against waiting to buy a more expensive cue for many reasons. Because buying a beginner cue will allow you to practice with some level of continuity plus it will teach you how to care for a cue without learning some hard lessons on a more expensive cue.

Just keep the tip and good shape and don't leave it in conditions that the temperature varies a great deal such as your car or garage and it should last you for a long time.

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For many years I player with a players sneaky pete (around $50) They are straight got a tip on it and play just fine you really don't need much more IMHO
 
You can get an inexpensive cue for now... especially if you play in a league(public place). You will hit more consistently using the same cue every time. Eventually buy a nice one. Take care of it and it'll last you a lifetime.
 
There's a few things to consider..

Well, you want something that you can feel comfortable with.
Every place you go to, you'll be searching for a suitable stick.
Little differences in the cue/tip can make a big difference in how it plays.
Cues are like shoes.. if your not comfortable with yours, it can make things worse.
One cue(your starter) can give you plenty of play time, it's worth it to buy even a cheap one.
Make a trip to a dealer and try several different ones.
Each person has their own preferences, don't let somebody else tell you what to use.
Buying from somebody with a good reputation can save you potential headaches.
Ask around, people may have spare cues for cheap.
Cases can also be found pretty easily for cheap(friends, Craigslist, etc).
Keep an eye out for styles you like, so you know what you may want(if looks matter).
 
Ask your teammates. I wouldn't be surprised if a couple of them have extra cues, in the quest for the perfect one. Whenever I get a new player on my team, I usually offer to lend one of my old cues (sneaky pete, huebler, ontario, etc). Right now you may not know what you want, but by the end of the season you'll probably have a good idea. Last time I did that, the guy ending up winning money at the end of the season, and bought a Mezz.
 
To me the most important part of a cue is the tip. I can play quite well with a very crooked stick if it has a good tip. I guy I played league with played with a house cue & the year after I left the team, he won the MVP Award. All that being said, when you are going all over to different locations there is no telling what you will be able to find. So I would suggest that you do get your own cue & I agree that you will play better using the same cue week in & week out. That being said even a 'good' Walmart cue will help. Just make sure it has a maple shaft. Even a graphite cue will help. I live the hot & humid deep south & I bought a graphite to keep in my car & not have to worry about. It's nothing special but it is the same tip & the same weight & the same balance & it's straight. every time I pull it out it's the same.

Hope this helps.
Good Luck & Have Fun,
Rick
 
buy a players hxt cue. They cost around $100 and come with a 12.75 kamuii black soft tip. They have low enough deflection to improve your game but not too low that you will have a to adjust dramatically from using house cues.

Regardless of what cue you buy, just buy one. Playing with the same cue week in week out will take out the guess work of wondering if this house cue draws the same as the last house cue.
 
Fury makes a cue for under $100. Stainless joint for a stiff hit if you like that. Good cue for the money in my view.
 
I agree you should get your own, inexpensive ($100 or less) cue to start, if for no other reason than you will improve faster having the same cue in your hand every time you play. If you don't stay with the game you are not out a lot of money. If you do stick around and improve you will have a little more experience about what you want in terms of weight, shaft diameter, wrap, joint material, pin, etc. Then you can upgrade for your next cue. Put a real hard tip on the first one and then you'll have decent starter break cue too.

Best of luck and welcome to the cue arts. :grin:
 
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pool_rebel said:
Should I buy my own cue or just stick with the house ones...
Hi,
I'm a beginner player and just started in the APA league. I've been using the house cues since I've started but they aren't in the greatest condition because they've been used for years. Mostly everyone on my team uses their own cue, as well as membrers of the opposing team. I'm by no means a really good player yet, but should I get my own cue or wait a while after I get better? If I were to buy one now I would like to get a decent beginner cue for less than $100 minus case. Any recommendations?
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already gone..., take your time, continue to search the Az forums

you will not find a better deal any where on this planet

good luck


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DogsPlayingPool said:
I agree you should get your own, inexpensive ($100 or less) cue to start, if for no other reason than you will improve faster having the same cue in your hand every time you play. If you don't stay with the game you are not out a lot of money. If you do stick around and improve you will have a little more experience about what you want in terms of weight, shaft diameter, wrap, joint material, pin, etc. Then you can upgrade for your next cue. Put a real hard tip on the first one and then you'll have decent starter break cue too.

Best of luck and welcome to the cue arts. :grin:
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I just bought my 1st really "custom" cue. I been back in pool for about 3yrs now after a long time away. Start with a cheap manufacturers cue for the reasons above. Later you can upgrade to a nice production cue, or better yet a custom cue from a quality cuemaker.

Once you sweat the mechanics of your stroke, you'll begin to look for certain desireable qualities in a cue. Try your team-mates cues. Even opponents cues if they will let you. See what is different than yours or better than your cue. Good Luck !
 
pool_rebel said:
Hi,

I'm a beginner player and just started in the APA league. I've been using the house cues since I've started but they aren't in the greatest condition because they've been used for years. Mostly everyone on my team uses their own cue, as well as membrers of the opposing team. I'm by no means a really good player yet, but should I get my own cue or wait a while after I get better? If I were to buy one now I would like to get a decent beginner cue for less than $100 minus case. Any recommendations?
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A cheap players or used meucci for 100 or so would be all you need. You can also get a cheap case for 20.00. Just make sure you have a good tip and keep it flush with the ferrel. I see many players mis-cue and it seems the tips on their cues are always mushroomed. Check e-bay or local pool players for good deals on used cues.
 
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