what to look for in a cue?

Pryme

Pryme

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I'm looking to buy my firsr cue, I've been playing pool for a while and always used the cues at pool halls, I've been more serious now and looking to compete soon.

I can't afford anything over $130 -150, do I even need to spend around that. Iv read a lot of info on cues and shafts. Any advice?
 
Pryme said:
I'm looking to buy my firsr cue, I've been playing pool for a while and always used the cues at pool halls, I've been more serious now and looking to compete soon.

I can't afford anything over $130 -150, do I even need to spend around that. Iv read a lot of info on cues and shafts. Any advice?
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The players hxt cues are a great buy and there in ur price range the also have the low deflection shaft the hxt99 is great cue for money but they have others u may like more
 
Cues

A used D model McDermott
Or a used custom cue.

You are in a price range where you are buying low quality cue, and possibly a house cue will play as good as if you buy something new for a 150.00 bucks.
 
I'll second the post on Players with an HXT shaft.

They can be had in Canada at approx $125 and up. Probably cheaper in the USA.

Well built, play decent and a good value for your money.

If that is approx the amount of money that you would like to spend on your first cue, you won't be disappointed in a Players cue.
 
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I honestly shoot with a cue I bought for 30 dollars. Its an old crest biliards cue. The reason in why is if I get a ding or a dent in the shaft or butt I dont care because it doesn't bother me as much.

I have nicer cues and I do shoot with those from time to time. Look at players cues like previously stated also you can find McDermott Lucky series cues which still have a real good warranty on them. Another one I heard is the Schmelke cues. I haven't ever shot with one but a lot of people on this forum recommend one.
 
Hmm I see, I will look into the player cues, I don't know any billiards store in Toronto or I would have definately gone to a store to get a feel for the cue.
 
Pryme said:
Hmm I see, I will look into the player cues, I don't know any billiards store in Toronto or I would have definately gone to a store to get a feel for the cue.
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Just order one u can't beat them for the price really cant
 
Since I'm new to buying cues, il try and finding a store so I can get an idea of how the difrerent weights feel, like 18oz or 20oz also the total height of the cue, the cue I am using right now is a regular house cue, feels on the shorter side to me.

But the player series I looked into the prices and they seemed really good.

Thx for the input guys..:)
 
Pryme said:
Since I'm new to buying cues, il try and finding a store so I can get an idea of how the difrerent weights feel, like 18oz or 20oz also the total height of the cue, the cue I am using right now is a regular house cue, feels on the shorter side to me.

But the player series I looked into the prices and they seemed really good.

Thx for the input guys..:)
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All house cues should have their weight listed somewhere on the cue. And are you really needing a cue right now? Ask other players to shoot a few shots with their cues to see what you like more. I know that when my first cue I ever bought got stolen, it took me 3 years to purchase another one. I knew what my first cue felt like, and I knew that all the cheaper production cues hit too soft for my liking, so I had to save up some more money.

It's really easy to save up more money too. Five or ten dollars a week may not seem like it, but by continually trying out cues, you'll be able to afford something a little nicer. May it be a different design or a different manufacturer, or just more accessories. The extra time you take now, will pay off quicker in the end.
 
Wow!!! as you can see you get all kinds of answers............ because everyone likes something a little different than everyone else.

Don't jump right in and buy something expensive.... start with a simple and inexpensive cue until you find what you like........ don't fall for the sales hype and all the special shafts and fancy names........ the only magic is the magic you build into your practice sessions..............

JMHO

Kim
 
Good points, hits em and whammo, appreciate the advice. Il definately keep practicing, save up a bit and see what happens.
 
go to "billiards warehouse" , and look at the schmelke cues. Made in Wisconsin, great customer service, and you can customize the cue to your liking when you order from billiards warehouse.... the best part, if you ever decide to go "LD" one day, an OB shaft will screw right on for a perfect fit :)
 
Whenever a situation like yours comes up I always throw out a vote for the Players HXT line as well.

There are certainly other options in your price range, and good options at that, but I think you should start off with a LD shaft and you can't do that for any less money than an HXT cue.
 
Players Hxt is an excellent choice. However you should note that when it comes time to replace the tip it's $25 or $30 bucks each time. Keep it simple get an inexpensive sneaky pete. Don't spend more than 60 bucks. It just needs to be straight.
 
I've got a one-year old Player's HXTE10 that I've been meaning to put on ebay. It's a great cue but I discovered that I prefer a wrapless cue so I bought an OB121. The HXTE10 is $150 at Seybert's (where I bought it). $110 paypal and it's yours with a 1x1 black vinyl case. PM me if interested.
 
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