Pool Stick?

Question

I want to get my 12 yr old a pool stick for X-mas...I want a nice stick, but he definately doenst need top of the line at 12! Any advice would be great!

Answer 1

Try this link. McDermott and Fury both have cues for under $150. Cuetec probably does, too, but nobody ever recommends a Cuetec except for break sticks. If looks don't matter so much to your son, you might want to think about a Players sneaky pete (looks like a house cue when it's put togeter); you can probably order one through your local pool room for about $60 (or less than $50 if you know someone).  Good luck and happy shopping :)

--Lea

Answer 2

A Richard Black Signature-He has lots of time to grow into it

Or the others as well If you think he will stay with it

If not Wally World

Answer 3

Look at the Competitor series from McDermott. They're about $120, play well and are well made. Some people may think that's expensive, but trust me, "top of the line" cues cost in the thousands of dollars.

The only other cue I would recommend at under $100 are Shmelke sneaky petes. Most other brands in that price range are complete junk. Stay away from Cuetec and other manufacturers using non-wood shafts, no matter what anyone else tells you.