Dont like
Metal rings
White plastic, I rather use elk or deer antler or Ivory, I bought some fake ivory but I don't know if I will ever use it.
Really I don't care for any plastics besides in the joint or ferrule.
Phenolic joints are ok I just don't care for Plastic inlays of any color.
Aluminum Pins
Wooded joint collars
collarless joints
Plastic parts used inside the cue. I remove a 8.5 oz weight bolt out of a cue the other day because 2/3 of the butt was made with plastic parts.( McDermott )
Fat butts
Laminated shafts.
STICKERS
If the CNC operator or programmer uses a small cutting tool Floating points are ok but the big rounded points is a turn off.
Weird pin sizes, I do like the big wooden pin cues or at least the way they play, but I prefer 3/8 x 10 or 11.