Cue reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 188 Reddit reviews across 5 subreddits and 34 posts to rank the best Cue brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/billiards, r/pool, r/snooker, r/8BallPool, r/SoundEngineering. Top-rated brands include Cuetec (4.5/5), Mezz (4.8/5), McDermott (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews188
Subreddits5
Posts34
Brands58
Products44
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#1
Cuetec
4.5
(32)
"My girlfriend just got me a Cuetec Avid Chroma for Christmas and I’m loving it."
"Can’t really beat the Cuetec Avid at that price point."
"If you can stretch to $200 you can afford a Cuetec Avid Chroma series which is generally considered the best entry-level cue."
"I see you mentioned you’ll buy the cuetec avid, that’s a great choice."
"My Cuetec Avid will arrive on Tuesday. Thanks everyone for the great advice!"
"I’ve been playing with a Cuetec Avid for over a year now and I love it."
"Cuetec Avid is probably the best sub-$300 cue on the market and a solid entry into low deflection."
"Cuetec Avid is solid and you can find it pretty cheap."
"Try to find a used Cuetec Avid. My teammate just bought one and it plays SO WELL."
"Cuetec avid or better yet j flowers"
#2
Mezz
4.8
(15)
"If you can get a Mezz, they are better."
"Mezz!!!"
"Mezz or Schön."
"The best Production cues on the planet are arguably Mezz."
"Love my Mezz ASTR cue, great solid hit, feedback, and balance!"
"Mezz is life."
"Mezz for sure, even if it’s just their sneaky Pete cue and a predator shaft that should be just under $1000."
"Mezz or Schon if you have this kind of budget."
"Love my Mezz personally."
"Mezz is probably the highest quality production cue."
#3
McDermott
4.4
(16)
"McDermott or Viking"
"I loved my McDermott lucky, and I always recommend it for beginners."
"I have McDermotts for my current and favorite cues."
"Give me $100 and I'll pick a McDermott that will perform better than I do."
"Ive owned a McDermott for 30 years."
"McDermott"
"I have been using a Mcdermott cue for 40 plus years."
"You can not go wrong with a McDermott or Joss."
"A good starter cue can be had for around $150 -$200."
"Lucky cues would be a good entry level."
#4
Viking
4.3
(14)
"Vicor Viking cues (or similar) hit really good."
"The Viking Vikore in my opinion is by far the best for true low deflection."
"Viking Valhalla - good price and really sturdy nice cue. Have had mine for about 7 years and it’s my ride or die."
"Get the Viking siege. You’ll never regret it."
"Viking Valhalla...great cue to start..$100.00"
"My plan is to also get an upgraded tip. McDermott Lucky would probably be second, but Valhalla has a Lifetime Warranty and a more popular joint."
"Viking makes Valhalla McDermott makes Lucky"
"Brands to look at in that range are Viking, McDermott, Lucky... Dufferin."
"Viking vahalla is a great start or a McDermott"
"The advantage to the Valhalla is the lifetime warranty against shaft warping."
#5
Predator
4.8
(9)
"I got a Predator that I love for like $195."
"Buy a butt you really like and get a predator revo shaft."
"I’ve had such great luck with Predator."
"The Predator Revo and Cuetec Cynergy are the two most promoted shafts."
"From the moment I got my Tuxedo Predator revo, nothing has felt as good."
"I love my revo on a Predator Blak butt."
"I started with a predator and never looked back."
"I'm only half-trolling when I say... Predator."
"I got a Predator CP PRE SP4 PB NW recently with a 12.4 mm Revo."
#6
Rhino
4.2
(9)
"Rhino it is, been playing with it for half a year, feels as great as any other cf shafts."
"The Rhino Shaft for $199 and it will fit perfectly and play phenomenal."
"You could pick up a Rhino Nebula 2 which includes a carbon fiber shaft for around that price."
"I’ve purchased 2 Rhino Billiards carbon fiber shafts... they play very nicely."
"Maybe try Rhino of J Flowers"
"Rhino cues (carbon fiber) are greatly underrated."
"For cheap carbon fiber cues ~$200, check out Rhino."
"A Rhino CF shaft on your existing butt is the going to be the cheapest option."
"I recently bought a Rhino shaft on a whim."
#7
Schon
4.4
(8)
"Schon or high end Joss."
"Schon or mezz."
"Schon"
"Schon. It will be a long time before you outgrow that hit."
"Schonn for sure."
"Comparable hit and build quality to Schon."
"You could try removing the weight screw from you Schon."
"A lot of people are saying Schon, but some people don't care for them."
#8
Jacoby
4.3
(8)
"I LOVE the build quality of Mcdermott but I don't like how their shafts hit."
"In that range these are my top two recommendations: Jacoby and Mezz."
"Jacoby."
"Whatever butt feels good in your hands with the right wrap and weight, and a Jacoby H Ultra Pro shaft."
"My top picks Production cues: Jacoby, Mezz, Schon."
"Jacoby here...for 1 shot every few racks it gets the job done."
"I've been looking too and leaning toward a Jacoby."
"The Black is my main player cause the 19” pro taper is so nice and has a firm hit with good feedback."
#9
Pechauer
4.6
(7)
"I purchased a Pechauer Sneaky Pete. It’s the best for around $250.00."
"I loooove my new pechaur with the carbon shaft."
"Pechauer! American made, best warranty out there."
"If $$$ is no issue: Schon. My preference is Pechauer."
"Pechauer is a great brand, although I personally prefer Mezz and Schon over them."
"I'll go against the grain and say pechauer."
"If you want brand new, Joss, Schon and Pechauer cues are a great option."
#10
Meucci
4.0
(5)
"I’d like a sneaky Meucci with a short ferrule 30” shaft."
"I like my Meucci. Might be better ones out there, but I play well with mine."
"For me personally, it's Meucci."
"Meucci."
"Good condition used Meucci if learning to play with English."
#11
Schön
4.7
(3)
"I’ve tried a ton of cues... nothing hits better (for me) than my Schön."
"Schön Cues"
"I like Schon. My partner plays McDermott."
#12
Lucasi
4.3
(3)
"My wife and I have Lucasis and love them."
"Lucasi is a decent brand to start with."
"Lucasi"
#13
Joss
4.0
(3)
"If you want brand new, Joss, Schon and Pechauer cues are a great option."
"You can pick up a really nice new Joss cue with sharp points for $1000 - $1100."
"I think you'd dig a Joss cue. They hit hard and play nicely."
#14
Raven
4.0
(3)
"Raven or Rhino with your budget."
"For you budget, maybe a Raven."
"I like my Raven Cue, it’s very good quality and budget friendly."
#15
Avid
5.0
(2)
"I just picked up an avid.. I really like it.. zero drag issues."
"In terms of low-deflection performance, you won’t find a better cue than an Avid."
#16
Parris
5.0
(2)
"Parris. Nothing comes close to any cue I’ve had before."
"I have a Parris, and have had it for nearly 10 years now. I absolutely love it."
#17
Cuetec Avid
5.0
(2)
"I can’t recommend the cuetec avid series enough."
"Maybe start with a Cuetec Avid. They are great cues and an incredible value."
#18
Dufferin
4.5
(2)
"Get a Dufferin dot with 11mm tip and you will have an great beginner cue."
"It’s a great cue for a beginner, especially at the price point."
#19
Maximus
4.5
(2)
"A lot of the Thai brands like Maximus (their Immortals in particular if he's not looking for any fancy decorative splicing) and Life Cues are fantastic value for that"
"Maximus cues are pretty great."
#20
Seyberts
4.0
(2)
"Check out a site like Seyberts.com if you are curious."
"Seyberts is a good gift card place"
#21
Cue Craft
4.0
(2)
"If you up your budget by about fifty, I'd recommend having a look at Cue Craft, too."
"I got a second hand cue craft cue it's miles better."
#22
J&J
4.0
(2)
"Would recommend the J&J jump cue to a beginner or budget conscious player."
"There is a world of fantastic production cues out there that won't break the bank, ranging from J&J to Pechauer."
#23
Country Cue
3.0
(2)
"Buy the country cue and max it playing Vegas."
"First 40 cash: country cue."
#24
Raven Cues
5.0
(1)
"I love my Raven Cues Jump Cue it’s a 3 piece Carbon Fiber Jump Cue for 299$."
#25
Whyte
5.0
(1)
"I upgraded to a Whyte Carbon from my Lucasi and it has made a difference."
#26
Lucasi Custom
5.0
(1)
"I just found a Lucasi Custom for 50% off, overstock, at Billiards Factory."
#27
PureX
5.0
(1)
"Any from the PureX range :)"
#28
P3
5.0
(1)
"P3 is about 1100, its a great cue."
#29
BK Rush
5.0
(1)
"Decided to upgrade my break cue to the Bk Rush last year and loved it."
#30
Pat Diveney
5.0
(1)
"Pat Diveney cues are a really great option, for custom cues."
#31
Jacoby Heritage
5.0
(1)
"Jacoby Heritage are beautiful and play like it."
#32
Southwest
5.0
(1)
"Southwest"
#33
North Demon
5.0
(1)
"In terms of build quality and value for money, North Demon is probably one of the best cue makers currently available."
#34
Balabushka
5.0
(1)
"If you like the movie 'color of money' and are rich... the obvious answer will always be Balabushka."
#35
Craftsman
5.0
(1)
"Had mine for 20 years now and still perfect"
#36
Peradon
5.0
(1)
"Peradon are lovely, have had two of theirs and loved both."
#37
Green Baize
5.0
(1)
"I cannot recommend strongly enough, a trip to Green Baize in Stockton... they have probably the largest selection of cues anywhere in the country and their service is absolutely unmatched."
#38
Chili Popper
5.0
(1)
"Chili popper!!! Best jump cue on the market."
#39
Tiger
4.0
(1)
"I have a tiger wings jump cue I really like."
#40
Woods Cues
4.0
(1)
"If you're playing English pool, I'd have a look at Woods Cues or Cannon."
#41
Players
4.0
(1)
"Players, PureX are good starter LD shaft cues."
#42
Cynergy
4.0
(1)
"I play with a carbon fibre the cyerngy which is a fantastic shaft."
#43
Jacoby Kielwood
4.0
(1)
"Have you tried kielwood? It is roasted maple that pulls the humidity out and prevents warpage."
#44
Bull Carbon
4.0
(1)
"I really enjoyed my Bull Carbon butt and carbon shaft."
#45
Viking, McDermott, Predator, Cuetec, Fury
4.0
(1)
"Viking Valhalla, McDermott Lucky, Predator Aspire, Cuetec Avid, Fury Cues."
#46
QLab
4.0
(1)
"I mapped Qlab to a MIDI keyboard and was able to hit sound effects right on the moment"
#47
Phoenix Unity
4.0
(1)
"Phoenix Unity, my current cue for the last 8-10 years."
#48
Kontakt
4.0
(1)
"Something like Kontakt with your trigger necessary sound effects mapped across a keyboard"
#49
Taom
4.0
(1)
"I like a Taom Pro M tip personally but lots to choose from in the M or S firmness that will help."
#50
Action
4.0
(1)
"The 25oz Action or Rage break cues are great."
#51
KO
4.0
(1)
"If I didn't just get a pureX break jump I'd probably look into the KO jump cue from the Ko brothers."
#52
Cue
4.0
(1)
"Cue price matters little at all. I’ve used a £12 cue for 10 years and had a 90 break with it."
#53
Samsara
4.0
(1)
"Any Samsara Lovers here? Always loved their designs."
#54
The Wood Brands
4.0
(1)
"The Wood Brands!"
#55
Schmelke
4.0
(1)
"Schmelke cues for the varieties of wood it has and at the price."
#56
Pure X
4.0
(1)
"Pure x sneaky pete has been great."
#57
RF
4.0
(1)
"I like my RF custom cue or the OB cues butts that also fit the RF shafts."
#58
Amazon
3.0
(1)
"My recommendation is any cheap 50 dollar or so cue on amazon.com."
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