Predator Pool Cues
About the Company
Predator Pool cues specializes in amking extremely high quality and high performance cue shafts, though they also produce complete cues. If you watch any given pro level billiards tournmanet, you usually see a few of the players carrying around predator cues. A few of the pros who use Predator Cues include US Open Nine-Ball first place Champion Corey “Cash Money” Deuel, BCA Open 9-Ball Championships first place Champion Tony Robles, and international trick shot master Fabio Petroni.
Price Range
Because these are all very high quality cues, prices can range anywhere from $300 all the way up to $1300. If you want to get just a pool stick shaft that you can attach to an already existing cue butt, then that will run in the $220 to $260 range usually.
What’s Good About Them
It might not be an exaggeration to say that predator makes some of the most technologically advanced pool cue shafts on the market. All of their advanced cues are made of 10 spliced pieces that are formed together into one cue. The end result are cues that hit hard, have low deflection, larger sweet spots, and just perform better overall.
What’s Bad About Them
Predator produces some of the priciest cues on the market, so if you are on a tight budget or are just looking something that a beginning player can use, then these are definitely not the cues for you. They are mostly built for billiard players who are looking to take their game to the next level.
Notable Models
If you want a super high tech pool cue shaft, then a good choice is the Predator Z 2nd Generation pool cue shaft. Everything about this shaft is built to reduce cueball deflection. The shaft itself features Predator’s signature ten splice construction, and even the ferrule is constructed by a special polymer designed to put the maximum amount of power and accuracy in your hands. As always, make certain that the joint that you get for the pool pin is compatible with the pin on your cue butt.
The break sets the pace for the game, so that’s why it is essential to have a really great break cue in your arsenal. Predator has just the cue stick to get your games off to a great start: the Predator BK2. The phenolic and carbon fiber tip combined with the specially designed 29 inch hardrock maple shaft is built to give you explosive power for maximally effective breaks.
If you want a cue that looks simple and classic but has a super punch, a good choice is the Predator IKON 2 Pool Cue Stick. The dark burgundy stain gives the whole cue a vintage pool hall feel. The 314 shaft delivers world class performance that makes it a favorite with pros. The smooth black leather wrap looks awesome and gives you a nice solid way to grip the cue.