A good pool cue brand?? not expensive tho....?

Answer 1

anything by mike Massey and titanium

Answer 2

There are a lot of good cues that are not too expensive. I would suggest going out and trying some to see what you prefer. A good basic pool cue is all anybody really needs. Usually after you get past the 2 to 3 hundred dollar range your just paying for some fancy stuff that has nothing to do with how the cue plays.If you like fancy frills and can afford them there's nothing wrong with that , but it's really not necessary. One cue I would suggest trying is a cuetec. They are warp resistant and very well constructed. Remember the most important part of the cue is probably the tip. I prefer a hard leather tip like a le pro or a triangle. They give me a good hit and last a very long time. The most important part of buying a new cue is to get one that your comfortable with. Happy hunting!

Answer 3

We all have our brand preferences and biases, especially when it comes to more expensive cues. Some people will simply say that brand X is the best, just because it is. Others will say that brand Y is the best and give supporting evidence. When it comes to major production cues, I've had both a Viking and a McDermott, and frankly between the two, I prefer the McDermott. I don't play with either anymore since I got my current cue, but they are still fine cues. I've played with many different brands as well. Go to a billiards retail store and talk to the staff. Make sure you are allowed to hold and test the cue before buying it. Don't buy a cue on line, unless you know exactly what you'll be getting. You probably don't want to pay less than $100 for a decent cue. The sky's the limit from there. Happy shooting. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Answer 4

I've played pool religiously for about 5 years. My favorite cue is a viking, probably b/c that's what I'm use to but for around 100 - 150 dollars you can get a Players cue or a Stealth which are very good for the money. I have one of each that use to break and let my friends borrow.

Answer 5

This is very subjective, Masters chalk is the best affordable chalk out there... however, there are several companies that have come out with performance chalks lately and some of them have a slightly better play. For casual every day play, Masters chalk is great, I use it. Blue Diamond, Triangle, and Kamui are regular staples in pool rooms I've played in too, but personally unless you're playing for a living, I don't think you'll notice much of a difference because it's so slight it makes miniscule difference to a casual or even league level player.

Answer 6

I have a Schmelke....I had it customized though both weight wise and height wise. It was 150 before alterations....it really depends on what you consider expensive....if you go to a billiard supply store, they have lots of cues ranging in price from 60 all the way up to like 400....

I really like my cue...

Answer 7

Lots of pool halls have used Meucci or Balabushka sticks. They are very nice and can be used for a very long time if treated propoerly. Don't break with your good stick, buy a Dick's or Wal-Mart cheapy for that. Keep it out of cold or hot weather. Keep it covered when not in use. Usually the pool hall owner will let you try out a used stick to get a feel for it and you can typically talk him down from his asking price.

Answer 8

I loooooved my Balabushka (think the one Tom Cruise used in The Color of Money), but you said not expensive.
Stealth is one of my fav cheapies. It used to be you could get one for right around $100.
If you want cheaper than that, I picked up a McDermott at Wal-Mart about 20 years ago that I STILL use today. It's cheap, it's ugly but I love it!
HTH

(Psst, love the name btw, it's my fav!)

Answer 9

the best is a Schon but if you don't want to spend that much go with a Mucci or a Lucassi

Answer 10

Huebler is about the best as far as cheap goes , viking isnt horrible either ........