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Originally Posted by coreyyy
I disagree with DZC and Jmitchell.
Picking a solid playing cue is critical to your success, consistency and frankly your liklihood to stick with the game. The reason I would recommend a cue like a Predator is, is because it's so easy to get. Let's say you play for 2 years and quit and sell your cue cause you need the cash - you can literally go to any pool shop, or pool hall and find one of these cues for sale. They all hit great, solid, and will improve your game.
I personally shoot with a 314 P3, and I love it. I think if you are re-learning and want to stick with it, a 314 will keep your shot consistent, the tip wont mushroom, the cue wont warp and it'll also do 1 thing -- hold value.
Shoot well!
You are right in many things you say.... FOR YOU !!!!
1) hit is subjective. I think all predators hit like shovels.
2) all tips mushroom. ESP when new. I personally press all tips before install to help avoid as much as possible and they still need a shape up from time to time.
3) even 314s warp. It's wood. It's natural. It does what it wants.
4) all production cues decrease in value the second they are purchased. Even predators. The cue market in general is bad right now. Only a handful of custom makers hold their value or even increase. It's all about supply and demand. A makers that produces 12 cues a year and has a 5 year wait list will command more then a import company like predator that spits our thousands of cues a year. As fast as possible.