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Below is an example of what they are like. 

2nd Generation Predator Extra Z-Shaft

NEW SECOND GENERATION PREDATOR SHAFTS Tip: 12 ¾mm Tiger Everest Tip, medium. Tip: Z-shaft 11 ¾mm Tiger Everest Tip, medium. Ferrule: Polymer developed by predator especially for its stiffness and hardness. It is approximately 6/10″ of an inch long. Ferrule: Z-shaft Polymer developed by predator especially for its stiffness and hardness. It is approximately 4/10″of an inch long. Shaft: 10 radial spliced hard rock maple pieces. 15″ pro taper, 29″ long. Shaft: Z-shaft 10 radial spliced hard rock maple pieces. Euro taper, 29″ long. Collar: black proprietary plastic. Joint: Standard 314 shaft joint is Uniloc set in a solid phenolic core. Joint: Standard Z-shaft joint is Uniloc set in a solid phenolic core. Pin Sizes available for 314 shaft: 5/16 x 14″, stainless steel, 5/16 x 14 w/silver ring, 3/8 10, Unilock, Unilock w/silver ring, 5/16 x 18. 30 inch length also available. Pin Sizes available for Z-Shaft: Unilock, Unilock w/silver ring, 3/8x 10″, 5/16x 14″ w/silver ring, 5/16 X18.

Predator cues have a medium hit due to the stainless steel piloted joint and a longer taper. The Predator 314 shaft dramatically reduces cue ball deflection and helps less experienced players move quickly through the learning process. In fact, the majority of beginning or intermediate players notice an immediate improvement in their game when they use a Predator. Predators ferrule (Pat. 5725437) and internal bore (Pat. 6162128) reduce the shafts tendency to buckle on impact and allow the cue ball to push the shaft aside instead of the shaft pushing the cue ball off line. Predator’s technology makes it easier to hit what you’re aiming at because it shoots straighter. The pure transfer of energy in a Predator produces less vibration and gives the player a solid and positive feedback. And better feel leads to better control. Predator’s unique 10-piece construction produces a straighter cue with a more consistent flex than any traditional one-piece shaft. Predator cues and shafts are used by over 50% of the top 40 ranked men professionals, 3 out of 5 top women professionals, and over 35,000 competitive players worldwide. None of these players are paid to play with their Predator cue. The patented Predator 314 shaft is the result of two years of research and development. It is designed to increase accuracy and reduce cue deflection for both the professional and beginner pool player.

Below is an example of what they are like. 

FAL13 

Tip: 13mm Triangle Ferrule: Aegis linen.  Shaft: hard rock maple with a 13 to 14″ taper Joint: Stainless steel, piloted with brass insert Pin: 5 16/14 stainless steel.  Rings: Four black plastic and silver rings.  Forearm: Birdseye maple stained gray with six ebony points alternating high and low, each point contains two diamond shaped ivory inlay. Wrap: Irish linen, black with white specs.  Sleeve: Black phenolic resin (plastic) with ten elongated opposing diamond shaped ivory inlays and five regular diamond shaped ivory inlays, with five colobolo dots inlayed. Bumper: black rubber- pushes in secured by a screw. Falcon cues have a changeable weight system. It is possible to change the weight up to an ounce.

Below is an example of what they are like. 

Predator 5K8

 Tip: 12 ¾” Medium Tiger Everest Ferrule: Proprietary plastic, poured into a mold Shaft: 314 Second Generation shaft, 29″ long with a 15″ pro taper, spliced hard rock maple Collar: Black proprietary plastic with one silver ring Joint: Stainless steel, piloted with a brass insert Pin: uni-lock® quick release, stainless steel Forearm: Ebony forearm with six floating snakewood points outlined with micarta and micarta diamonds. Rings: Four nickel silver rings Wrap: Irish linen, black Sleeve: Ebony sleeve with six snakewood windows outlined with micarta and micarta diamonds Butt Plate: linen based white plastic stamped with the “Predator” logo Bumper: Black rubber, push in.

The McDermott cues have been added.  Below is an example of what they are like.  

Navigator II

Tip: Medium Hard Triangle made from special Water Buffalo, Chrome Tanned leather, Ferrule: Fine Weave Linen-based Ivorine 3, hand glued and screwed, Shaft 29” Hand Selected North American Hard Rock maple; 10” to 12” Pro taper; turned 11 times , Collar: Impact Control Ring made from a proprietary Polymer Matrix Composite (PMC), Joint: Stainless steel Quick Release, Pin: Heavy gauge stainless steel 3/8×16, Forearm: West African Ebony with 4 West African Ebony, recon. ivory and Bacote points; 56 separate inlays!, Rings: 8 European nickel silver rings, Wrap: Top-grain, “Lizard” embossed, black leather, Sleeve: West African Ebony with 48 West African Ebony, recon. ivory and Bacote inlays, Bumper: Soft Durometer Polymer Composite, Butt Construction: Tri-Core (3 piece), Weight System: Interchangeable, Warranty: LIFETIME, including warpage.

The Medici cues have been added.  Below is an example of what they are like.

MED06

Tip: 12 3/4mm Medium-hard Lepro tip. Ferrule: Polycarbonate ferrule for a soft hit. Low deflection ferrule & tip combination Shaft: Hard rock maple (29″ long). With Meucci Pro Taper Joint: Flat faced wood-to-wood. Ivory toned with aluminum polished ring w/ black off set Pin: 5/16×18 Forearm: Curly Birdseye maple, black with ivory toned points. 6 Ivory toned rectangle inlays with diamond shaped paua shell inlays encased by polished aluminum rings Wrap: Covered black Irish linen with white specs Sleeve: black with ivory toned inlays surrounded by polished aluminum rings 6 Ivory toned rectangle inlays with diamond shaped paua shell inlays encased by polished aluminum rings Standard finish: Fire-proof urethane coating - Including the wrap. Butt Plate: Ivory toned with black Medici emblem Bumper: Basic push in rubber bumper

L-E40

This beautiful pool cue features antique stain and classic four point diamond. Ebony with antique stained windows that feature an imitation bone inlay window with an antique stained diamond. Lucasi Cues are a solid hit for even the most discriminating player. Lucasis signature quality, craftsmanship, and superior hit, has made it the number one selling custom cue on the market. Lucasi cues are built with performance enhancing features chosen by custom cue makers. Triangle tip, Ivorine III ferrule, Uni-Loc quick release joints. Standard 58 length and 13 mm tip. Available in cue weights of 18 oz., 19 oz., 20 oz., and 21 oz. Made by Lucasi Cues.

A tip pick, tip tapper or other tip tool should be used for roughing up the tip when it doesn’t hold chalk.  Most people over use these tools and wear down their tips much faster than they need to.  You need to be especially careful with the picks.  If they slip they will scar a ferrule.  Most miscues are the result of a poor stroke, not because the tip isn’t holding chalk like it should.   

If you get a nick in the butt of the cue that goes all the way through the finish clear fingernail polish will usually seal the hole well enough to prevent moisture from getting underneath the finish. Super glue works well too, but it is trickier to work with. It may not take much to cause the finish to separate from the wood. So, take care of holes in the finish quickly. Another way to protect your cue from moisture is to purchase joint protectors. They are inexpensive and they will help to prevent moisture from entering your cue at the exposed joint, as well as protecting these areas from other possible damage. RAVEN cues are sealed (internally and externally) on both ends of the joint when they are made to help prevent this problem. Even so joint protectors are a good idea.

The Meucci cues have been added.  Below is an example of what they are like.

Meucci Pool Cue 9728BD

Meucci cues are built with one priority in mind give every player more power with less effort. Using the proprietary Myth Destroyer testing robot, Meucci builds shafts and butts that are more flexible causing less cue ball deflection. Unique joint and ferrule design allow for maximum performance with minimum effort and the splice design increases amplification of stroke while diminishing warpage. Meucci’s are the only cues balanced far enough back for automatic grip positioning every time. The Black dot bulls-eye shaft is the most consistent, Hi tech, peach performing cue shaft that is flat-laminat3d from 35 Northern Hard Rock Maple laminations. The radial consitency of this shaft is equal to Natural Hard Maple or any of the pie-laminated shafts presently on the market. The less than 2% spine differential of this shaft is marked with the Black dot Bulls-Eye for those who can detect slight nuances and play to this extremely high level. Specifications: Tip: 12.75 Medium-hard Lepro tip. Ferrule: Polycarbonate ferrule for a soft hit-now made more durable than original. Shaft: Hard rock maple (29″ long). Black dot marks spine of the shaft. 14″-16″ pro taper. Ivory colored collar with thin gold ring at top. Brass insert in threading. Joint: Flat faced wood-to-wood. Pin: 5/16×18 Forearm: cocobolo forearm with ivory colored points with a cameo inlaid within intricate designs in each point alternating with ivory colored diamond shapes atop white lines. Wrap: Covered white Irish linen with brown specs. Sleeve: cocobolo butt sleeve with four ivory colored windows with cameos inlaid between intricate patterns set in the corners of each. Standard finish: Fire-proof urethane coating - Including the wrap. Bumper: basic push in rubber bumper.

We are still expanding!! We now list more than 3000 Pool and Billiards, Cues, Cases, Accessories or other Equipment. There are hundreds of new Pool Cues alone and we still haven’t even added Meucci Cues, Predator Cues, McDermott Cues, Falcon Cues and Lucasi Cues.  Below is a bit about one of the new cue brands we carry.

Action

How it plays: Compact, solid hit Selling Points: High quality materials, superior craftsmanship and affordable pricing. Built for a wide range of players, Action cues meet the needs of beginners, league members, and tournament tested shooters. Wide selection means there is a cue for everyone. Satisfaction guaranteed.Weight Changes: Not Available. Specifications: Tip: 10 layered, vacuum sealed, 13mm proprietary boar skin tip Ferrule: 1″ Fiber ferruleShaft: 29″ hardrock maple, 10 - 12″ pro taper, brass insert. Collar: White composite Joint: Wood to wood, stainless pin 5/16 18 Rings: (shaft, forearm and plate) single stainless ring Forearm: Birdseye maple stained blue. Wrap: None Sleeve: Birdseye maple stained blue. Plate: White composite with black Action emblem. Bumper: Black rubber