Cuetec Pool Cues?

Question

I'm looking at buying a new cue, and I have been looking at a Cuetec Strickland Signature series. I don't play enough to warrant spending a few hundred bucks on really good cue, and this one would be about $75, and seems like a pretty good stick. Is it a good buy?

Answer 1

Personally I would never buy a fiberglass cue.  If you want something decent and don't want to spend a fortune, go with a Viking or even a McDermott.  I know a lot of people love the fiberglass, I don't, at least with a wood shaft I know if it ever gets knicked, I can do something about it.  I can sand it down a little if I need to (400 grit at the most).

Answer 2

I don't know a whole lot about cuetec cues so all I can tell you is this. I have a buddy who owns one and he really likes it a lot. He is a very good player and not that easy to satisfy so I guess they can't be all bad. Buying a pool cue is a personal thing and I would recommend trying out as many as you can in your price range before you actually make a purchase. I could buy a really nice custom made cue for a lot of money if I wanted to but once you get past that 3 or 4 hundred dollar mark your mostly just paying for fancy and personally I'm not interested in spending a bunch of money on fancy , if you know what I mean. Just remember your the one who's gonna use it so if it feels right to you thats all that really matters. Shop around. And by the way not all cuetec cues have shafts wrapped in fiberglass, some are wrapped in graphite for whatever thats worth. Happy hunting !

Answer 3

When I first started playing I had a cuetec cue and it was fine; the more I played though it didn't cut it after a while so I went with a Falcon cue, but they are expensive and not worth the money if you are going to only play once in a while.  I would say the Cuetec one will be good enough.

Answer 4

99% of serious players won't touch Cuetec cues with a 10 foot poll. Anything without a wood shaft stinks, and I know that out of experience, not just speculation.

Low end Viking and McDermott are pretty good cues and won't set you back too much (about $120). Joss is a little better if you want to spend a little more. Although I've never used one, I know a few people who use Fury cues and really love them (they can be found for under $100). A friend of mine who is a really great cuemaker recommends Shmelke sneaky petes (around $100 too) for anyone looking in that price range.

Anyway, if you want a piece of trash, get the Cuetec. If you want a decent cue, you can get one for not too much more.

Answer 5

Well to be honest I would only by a Cutec as a Break stick.....but that doesnt mean you shouldnt buy it if you like it. If I was you I would look at a lot of different cues. What you want to look for is simple ...make sure the shaft has a pro taper and that it does not have a s***w on tip....other then that find what you like whether its the feel or the look and if you really get into the game then you can spend a lot of money on a high end cue. Just to throw a name out there that hasnt been mentioned is Players...I ended buying one for a break cue and I like it a lot...I was really surprised by the quality and the look and feel it when I got it....and I paid $75 for it. Everyone has their opinion and one person will say this stick is the best and someone else will say that stick is the best ....but it will be up too you to find which cue is best for you and what kind of joint you like ...the feel etc... Hope this helps....Just remember ..YOU need to be happy with it...NOT other people.