I Bought the Cheapest Pool Cue on Amazon | $599.00 vs. $17.74 Pool Cue

I decided to buy the cheapest pool cue I could find on Amazon with a top of the line pool cue. I compare the Shane Van Boening Cuetec Cynergy 15k with a Viper Signature Amazon special. Is all the extra money worth, or is this Viper a hidden gem?
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[@TheREVIEWGUY1-ip1wm]

Leave it to this guy to use a cuetec hes a pro right smdh just a guy with money lots of free time 😂😂

[@oZoidz]

Pin of shame

[@Sharivari]

The production value on this one is immense. Very well done :)

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Thanks, your latest video on shooting with side spin looks like an absolute monster in the edit

[@markonikolic1386]

Sharivari, nice to see you here, your last few videos were awesome!

[@kapangil2739]

Im a billiard fan ❤️ but i cant afford to buy a good cue.

[@damonr2303]

I see Sharivari comment nice things all across KZbin. This made my day

[@nuggers23]

So true

[@benlou3758]

I was pool club president at my college so I have a lot of experiences with new players buying new cues. Here are some tips, If ur thinking about buying a cue but don't know what price range to go for, here is my breakdown. Anything under 200 dollars is just garbage for a playing cue, you will experience problems if you play a lot and as you get better, you will want to upgrade ASAP. This is for players who play once a month with their friend and has no interest in improvement. between 200-400 comes most of the price-efficient cues like Lucasi, Cuetec and players. These cues perform well, but are more generic. If you're an aspiring player who wants to improve, getting one of these and sticking with it for a while will see you get used to the cue and become a better player due to adjusting for English and such. The 400+ cues, I have a Mezz myself that I got for 600, are top of the line cues. Pros use these cues MEzz, Peri, Predator, Meucci etc, these are cues that perform as well as any cue in the world and you can't blame anything but yourself if you miss a shot. These are obviously very nice cues but I'd say you have significant diminishing returns once you get above that 400 range. If you are a serious player and you consider pool to be your top hobby and you will put in a lot of work on the tables, then get one of these cues. If ur just buying one because you think your friends have nice cues and ur rich too, don''t get one. P.S: Carbon Fiber shafts and cues are the new wave obviously, they allow you to adjust minimally for English which makes a lot of shots easier. But if you ever play with a Carbon fiber, you'll notice they lack a feedback that is exclusive in wood shafts. I think newer players wanting to take a shortcut and get better just by getting a carbon fiber, you have another thing coming to ya because that's not gonna work and you're going to play like shit with carbon fiber. Understand the game, understand how to play the game then focus on equipment. If you cannot runnout a rack of 9 ball or you know you lack positional play, you need to PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE! Equipment is a secondary issue that only is relevant at a high competitive level.

[@mikeyboy7515]

I have a viper pro series I got back in 2006 when I was 11. My sisters dad ordered it out of a marlboro catalog lol. After over 15 years its still straight and plays very nice

[@braydonharris6453]

you can really tell the amount of work that goes into making the video. even showing the cues is done beautifully. he could’ve simply recorded himself showing the cues, in one video, but instead he uses aesthetically pleasing photography with background music and quality voiceover. beautiful work

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

What a great video. I’ve always wondered how a cheap cue played in the hands of a pro. The new Cuetecs are so nice! I want one badly. I have Cuetecs from back in the day, (2002-2005) and I liked them ok, but these new ones with the carbon fiber shafts are a whole new world of preciseness. Thanks for this video!

[@Elvirth24]

I use a graphite/fiberglass cue from walmart. Came straight as an arrow and immediately improved my game over using bar cues. 30 bucks.

[@sinwithagrin4205]

I have a Cynergy CF shaft on my Meucci HP-01 and I love it...the feedback you get is nice

[@braydonharris6453]

this video is just absolute quality. an elegant piece of artwork. thank you for sharing.

[@isxp]

Very excellent video. I am a beginner, only been playing for about 8 months and I never understood the different attributes for cheap and expensive cues. This video answers the question. I can see how the price difference between cues can arise. Thank you. Also, the video quality is great. I'm subscribing and I'm anxiously awaiting the next video!

[@RodgerMyers]

Wal-Mart ... $9.64 for a 2 PC cue , 57" . I have a blast beating my bling buddy's with their $1,000 lugasi etc 😂🤣😂 . Imo having the tip the way you like it , thus having confidence is the main thing !

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

lol

[@danieldarden3384]

Well they can’t shoot so what still don’t change the fact that you pay for quality and that’s not Walmart

[@trappenweisseguy27]

You can work around the warp by making a mark on the shaft and holding it in the same spot each time. The balance could be addressed by taking some weight out of the butt, or adding some below the joint. The cue tip is likely behind the difference in spin ability.

[@pheaktranuon8740]

I wish more pool channels where like yours, love the cinematic look your videos give.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I am looking forward to getting a new camera this year to get better b-roll.

[@pheaktranuon8740]

Just remeber lighting is key for b-rolls

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I was thinking about giving this cue away, but I'm pretty sure the shipping would cost more than the cue.

[@jaspergan]

nah, use that to beat the turtle next time. kill his mentality.

[@screaminlordbyron7767]

Maybe use it as a broom handle?

[@Pablo-wy9yg]

How does that matter? I’d love for u to give it out :)

[@kevinwyatt9358]

Hey dude I just wanted to say keep up the good work your content is great keep working hard and it’ll pay off

[@nicholashelms2395]

🤣

[@BaconFrisbee]

I bought one of the first Cynergy shafts for my R360 when they were impossible to find and it IS a special thing to unbox for the first time. The shaft on its own comes in smaller, but similar packaging. I'll never use the box for anything, but I'll never be able to bring myself to throw it out either

[@timmmah80]

Good product review, with your references you actually made the viper seem like a solid cue for beginners. That's a good thing as most beginner players shouldn't spend hundreds of dollars on a cue when they're just starting out. Keep up the great videos.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Thanks

[@RobertSpiller]

Question...I'm a little more than a beginner, but I'm nowhere near on the level of a Cuetec...that being said, qustion...what's the difference between a cue that less than $100 vs a Cue above $100 to $175? Can anyone answer this for me? I'm looking at a Scorpion Cue HD for about $115, but If I choose the Kamui tip, it's around $150 for everything. What does the gallery think?

[@dsgsecondspice1998]

​@RobertSpiller honestly it's more about preference and cosmetics. A good players or Vikings stick is just as good as a cuetech. The best thing to do is learn what you like through playing. My first cue was a mcdermott lucky cue. I wouldn't recommend amazon for buying cues just because Amazon doesn't always have top quality shipping practices in my experience. I would use Ozone billiards, Pool dawg or Seyberts for ordering a cue online if no local retailers are available. I'd look into whether or not you like a thicker (13mm) or thinner (11.75mm) shaft or somewhere in the middle (12.5mm) For tips, I'd recommend a medium tip to start. Too many people get distracted by trying to put side spin and if they have a soft tip, they might more of a learning curve since you can get slightly more english on the ball. Ultimately, you can add a tip of your choice but I'd recommend the elkmaster brand if it's in your budget. Lastly, I'd look at if you want a wrap on your cue (rubber, linen or leather) if you do, make sure that you are aware of how much grip your wrap adds. Hope that helps.

[@vixilcastillo378]

Good review I can show this to my friends, they would agree hands down.

[@nicholashelms2395]

You make amazing videos I just found you but im amazed by the effort you put in.

[@billmankin6204]

Great review and on point. At that price, may order one and just hand it to any new recruit on my APA team as a signing bonus. At that price, worth the investment. Plus, if it's hot pink, will probably prompt them to buy their own cue and hand it back to me as soon as possible :)

[@screaminlordbyron7767]

I'm with Sharivari.. the production was top notch! Subscribed!

[@johnacevedo3028]

it really isn’t about the cue , but more about how you use it and how you play. all cues can win games!

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

You can have the best cue in the world, but if you don't know how to play.... you don't know how to play.

[@tatetemrowski5293]

I heard that from a woman once

[@johnacevedo3028]

TAte Temrowski than that women knows pool and she knows how to play !

[@Chris-bm5qd]

07:44

[@MrJdsenior]

I think Efren could have beaten 99.5% of the pool players out there with the business end of a broom.

[@LaVerdad65]

Man that draw shot really shows how it is all about technique. I cant even use my cue as an excuse again (not that I ever do it unironically)

[@vincentgolden5352]

That is a cue for an apa shooter that just doesn't want to spend alot of money for gear but still has there own gear. I often just put use a bar stick to mess around and have fun with friends but I personally like to spoil myself and I'm in the process of getting my cynergy shaft for my old jerry pechauer. Thanks for the video

[@PatduDMD]

I'm a Filipino and trained to be a member of the national team in snooker back in 2000. During my best years of playing pool which was around 2001-2004, I was using a $12 cue, the butt is damn ugly and is all nicked up but I loved the taper and the balance of it. Now, I'm using an LD shaft but I can honestly say that I shoot better with my old cue.

[@zacmahan104]

(This is prior to watching the video) I actually bought that pink viper and I have used it for months now and I love it, it feels smooth, it’s honestly a little short for my size due to my height but it feels great when I use it and of course experiences vary

[@bwroolie]

@5:15 when choking up and playing off the rail try changing your grip by holding cue with ring finger vs. pointer finger. this will help keep the tip down during the shot without squeezing any harder

[@ghostofgeneral7034]

For my college house cue i have a 70 dollar cue with a kamui medium tip it makes such a difference amd is fun to use

[@Grim_Gaming]

haha nice....I sue a Cuetec and loved the packaging

[@ejss]

should i buy a powerglide pool cue (the burner, mizano 2 or classic triquetra)? its the only one that ships and doesnt have a $50 shipping fee.

[@Snooker-cn3dm]

Where did you buy the Cynergy CT-15K that comes with extension out of the box?

[@edpaone4409]

What would you recommend for a Q when just starting out? The more I read the more confusing it gets. Diameter, length, tip type… I would like to stay under $200. Just bought a table and would like to start off with something descent. Brand and model would help. Thanks.

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

FYI, my very first cue I ever bought was a burgundy Viper in 1997. I think it was $60.00 at a sports shop. Still have it to this day, although I never played with it anymore. But back then it was straight as an arrow and hit like a ton of bricks. Used it in pool league and won countless games with it. Great cue actually for a beginner.

[@pierogiguy]

Great video. I have 30+ cues ranging from $100 Players to $1500 Schon LTD w/ a Jacoby EH Ultra Super Pro...so many different weights/overall lengths/balance points/grip types/joint material/joint pins/piloted vs flat-faced/pro vs euro vs conical shaft tapers/LD- vs traditional maple shafts/layered vs non-layered tips/shaft diameters (my arsenal ranges from a 9.5mm Snooker cue --> 11.56mm Meucci 30" UW --> to 13mm Joss maple traditional, and everything in the middle). I rotate between all of my cues every few games because it just makes playing more interesting to me (unfortunately I've had like 2 hours of table time in the last 5 or so weeks), and I never have an issue adjusting to any of them. Of course I prefer some cues over others, the actual play doesn't change too much between any of them. Complete side note, but related to tips and your mention of $20-25 Kamui. I currently have/or used 6-7 Kamui tans in medium (mostly on all my Mezz WX-900s) and at least 6-8 Kamui blacks, in both medium and soft. If I had to choose Kamui, I'd always go with the tan/brown versions personally...they don't glaze over as much as the black leather versions in my experience. However, my tip of choice for performance and the best price are Ultraskins (mediums for me, in both black and ivory) and they are like $7 each retail, and are even cheaper (believe $3 each) if you buy through a guy/poster on AZb. I replace my tips by hand/no lathe and the Ultraskins I installed on three of my shafts that had old tips are so amazing, and glaze much less than Kamui blacks and a less than Kamui tans. My first experience with this tip came on my Meucci JS-S with The Pro shaft...fell in love, have got 3 others Moochs since then -- all with this stock tip -- and all play excellent. Likely have a dozen of new Ultraskins waiting to be put on the next shaft that needs a new one. Just my opinion.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I might try out the tan one next time.

[@88888gerald]

I love your broom stick comparison...

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

HAHA! I laughed at that one when I added it to the script,

[@mescellaneous]

regarding the balance point, the viper probably came with weights in the back. based on your results, i have always found it questionable if there is even a difference between cue butts. i have examined balance points myself and they all feel similar. your money feels better off going into the shaft, but it makes me wonder if the cue butt _could_ be improved at all.

[@FXBilliards]

A lot of my subscribers recommend the CueTec Cynergy. I think I will get one as my backup. But, I'm waiting for Cuetec to send me one to review in person.

[@_.Dave._]

For your next video you should do Viper vs Broomstick.

[@shiftjacket]

Have you thought about doing a what's in the case segment? Not sure about you, but I'm still quarantined and I thought it would be a quick and easy video. Keep up the good work. This is one of the channels I check up on the most.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I've had a couple people recommend doing one, so I will probably make one. Problem is that my case is at the pool hall and I am only leaving my house to go to work or to get groceries. I do have a video coming out in a few days about how to practice without a table though.

[@michaelmiddleton9726]

Folks used to make fun of Earl for using that white cue-tec back in the 90s'. Throw a predator shaft on that Viper and call it Pinky- it will work better than you know HaHaHa. If you can play, that broomstick will work just fine against most folks- that's an old pool room gaff. Great video brother. May You Stay In Stroke.

[@frazierg0325]

I've occasionally run 9 ball with a broom. Sometimes the balance just feels off.

[@8329kelso]

My recombination for budget shooters is always players. Usually the sneaky Pete. Much nicer fit and finish under a hundred bucks.

[@PoolAddiction]

Nice idea for a video! Like your video flow as well.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Thanks, I was inspired by some of the other youtube genres on cameras and tech gear that I watch.

[@PoolAddiction]

I did the same. It's quickly becoming another time-consuming hobby. I like the creative outlet though.

[@elbenjas4003]

This channel is like Aperture, but for pool vids

[@TheBilliardCorner]

My first cue was a viper cue :) Great review!

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I went a bit crazy when I bought my first cue. Just jumped into a 800 dollar Meucci without much thought. Looking back, I definitely didn't need something that nice, but I sure was happy with it. Shot with it for nearly a decade before buying my Cuetec.

[@jaymartin5752]

I started using the Meucci Carbon Pro and love it.

[@tommystapleton4079]

Me too. I love it. I also got the cuetec. Prefer thre meucci

[@nitecruzer]

I shoot with a Meucci, which one did you get back in 2010?

[@roca1571]

Cue weights depends on the player style and prefer so if the weight is in the back it usually powerful to draw and very weak on top spin so when using that kind of cue you should know how your finger placement

[@veronicahawthorne3452]

Oh yes, can you please tell me where you ordered the Cuetec Cynergy from? That is one beautiful cue.

[@Sams911]

just got a $1800 Predator IKON and since I don't want to break with it, I bought a $120 Chinese made McDermott break cue, and for the price it was nice... but no comparison with the US made Predator..

[@jm361]

Believe it or not, the first part of the shaft (tip and ferrule) 2 inches down is what counts the most.. In other words if you have a good tip and the cue feels good in your hand and the shaft is straight (tip are and down by 2-3 inches) then it should play good assuming your stroke is right and you stand right.. I collect alot of cues, and I mean alot ( I have a fetish for wood and designs, kinda like art in some cases).. out of all the cues I own, the cue I play league with and it plays like a champ is a sneaky pete from "Pure X technologies" with a skinny "11.75" shaft with a Zan Grip Hard tip.. total spent was under $125 at the time from Seyberts.. Yes it has a lifetime warranty against warpage! Man let me tell ya, I can make that cue ball dance and pocket my object ball(s) with no issues.. It plays and feels as good as my Revo (when I play with it), its just a cheap beat around cue, looks nice and feels nice.. Love the content, stay safe and keep playing, and I just subbed...

[@ZIINNGG1234]

His music choice is always awesome, what's the song for when he'd doing the run out at the end?

[@raymondrenox8876]

I wanna see you run a couple racks with the cuetec cue.. there probably out there but I havent seen any videos of you really using the cuetec

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

In one of my live streams I ran a 3 pack with it. I think it is titled something like break n run or bust.

[@abdul1678]

anyone know the song at about 5:30 and 8:10? also, great video! I been into pool my entire life and only recently bought my first cue for myself. i know basic things but side spin is killer me.

[@nicholashelms2395]

I want the ruby red 19oz cuetec pool cue that has the carbon fiber shaft but Its hard for me to save money to get something I would enjoy with everything I have to pay for when I get a pay check. I really hope I can get one someday I would love to have a nice cue with a carbon fiber shaft.

[@Eurobunneh]

Played with broom handles at college after we broke all the cues. The pink cue would have been a good send.

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

Nice video!

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

thanks

[@20TheGame09]

After running my Viking my $40 academy sports just doesn’t feel nice in my hands. So you definitely get what you pay for in a cue

[@smokinjoe006]

I need cue recommendations! I've been an inconsistent player for the past few years using house cues. I'm getting a little better at cue ball control, but my current approach is to simply outshoot my opponents. Much like Kobe Bryant in basketball, I end up taking a lot of difficult shots. I actually find it fun to play that way since my opponents don't break and run, so I get enough opportunities to shoot. I played a guy 1/13/2023 for about 7 hours. He had his own break and shooting cue and of course I played with house stick. He did outplay me overall, but all of our games were competitive. Based on beating someone like that more than a few times, I think it's time I got my own cue. So I'd like specific recommendations, not just brand names, please. Anyone...

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

My personal cue is the Cuetec SVB Cynergy. I don’t know if it is in your price range, but I highly recommend it.

[@joeblow2834]

The viper stick could possibly be your break stick maybe using the heaviest available and you would not have to bother with the house stick. Hot pink is the perfect color knowing you won’t grab the wrong stick to break and some low life would probably not want to steal your break stick.

[@SomeGuy-tz8dz]

IMO, the warp in the Viper cue is miniscule. Y'all can take a look at Barry Stark snooker coach channel, episode named "Billiards - can it help..." number 122, skip to 5:11. Just see the warp in the cue of the billiards champion.

[@Lukas-gx9wk]

you should review the Kmise sliver/grey fiberglass cue

[@jackspades293]

Where did you buy your cuetec? Local stores near by are out of stock and I have to buy it online... Would be nice if you Could recomment a Shop

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I purchase the majority of my billiards supplies from seyberts.com

[@johnholland67]

I like the butter colored ferrules

[@jaspergan]

have you tried the revo? what do you think is the biggest difference between revo and cynergy?

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I have tried the Revo, but not enough to have a solid opinion. What I will say is that I instantly enjoyed playing with the Cynergy. It would be interesting to compare the two shafts.

[@jaspergan]

@@WorldofPoolandBilliards i wouldnt mind a watching you review your "new" cue and giving us your thoughts on how it's different from what you used before. I dont think you ever made videos of any of your own cues.

[@ared18t]

question What's a tip shaper I know I could look it up but I have 30 tabs opened up on my pc right now LOOLL

[@patriotfirst8922]

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good 250 dollar cue been playing pool for about a month and I’ve been enjoying it but the house cues at my local place are all bent and just beat up I’ve heard good things about the meucci sneaky Pete and players cues

[@letsgonow5641]

I have one of these cheap viper cues. I use to practice my stroke. Its never left the house. Yet some how it warped badly in a few months...

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Definitely a problem with these cues then.

[@letsgonow5641]

@@WorldofPoolandBilliards I believe so...

[@PresidentScrooge]

It would've been great to see you put a better tip on the cheap product - it would still be like 40 bucks and to see how much better it does or does not perform would be interesting to see.

[@BansheeBunny]

Very nice video. Mass in motion stays in motion, this is why most people play with 19+ oz cues like the Viper you purchased (pro tip: stop muscling your shots and let the cue do the work for you) but you could pull the rubber butt out and replace the weight out for one an ounce less to improve balance issues. My advice to fix the warping and deflection issue only applies to someone that purchased an inexpensive cue mostly for the design or imagery. Get a non-deflection cue shaft and put the same Kamui Soft tip on it, should cost around $125.00-$150.00. A new shaft can turn any garage find into a deadly weapon on the tables.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I think was kind of the idea behind the Cuetec I bought, just at a higher end. It is a top of the line shaft with a rather plain butt.

[@samphilipp4997]

I recommend cuetecs 130.00 line for beginners and put a green emerald tip on it

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I've never shot with one, but around that range seems right for a serious beginner.

[@barguiarenax]

I have a cuetec graphite series all black with a very discrete white tribal design and requested a kamui clear black soft upgrade on it. It was arround $130 USD total and free shipping from ozone billiards and I love it. I definetly recommend it

[@zanethind]

That pink Viper cue is 24 cad also my own Eastpoint cue is 45 dollars when I bought now it's cheaper

[@ThomasLuke2021]

I have one with a small steel wood to wood piloted joint. It's crooked, the joints aren't matched and the butt end looks like Birchwood, which is cheaper and lighter than Maple wood. Despite these flaws I have won $ with it. One of the better hitting cheap cues on the market.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

lol, as long as you can shoot with it

[@ThomasLuke2021]

@@WorldofPoolandBilliards I can. I have 5 cheap Chinese cues and a few medium level American cues and this is the best hitting stick of all of them. It has a cheap Atlas Fiber ferrule at 1 and 1/8 inch which is important on a softer ferrule material and a 1$ Lepro tip I sanded on it.

[@HeadShotMusic.]

amazing

[@cosmicraysshotsintothelight]

This is funny. I almost always shoot for hours with a house cue. The biggest factor is tip hardness and shape. I could shoot with a crooked tree branch if the tip is right. I am a bit like W.C. Fields in that respect. My shooting intimidates folks.

[@michagrasza5162]

Hi, to start off, I admire the quality of content you upload, interested in the game and as an absolute amateur i bought myself for christmas a Players C-806 cue, to have something to practice on. It isn't the best cue possible, but i still felt the change dramatically when swapping from house cue to improve on my game. Is it reasonable to change the tip of my cue to something better, since mine now is really flat, and if so which one would you prefer for a intermediate/beginner.

[@mahdhatre]

If you are used to and/or like the current tip, get a shape tool. As a beginner you'll probably want the "nickel" shape, which matches the curve of a nickel, or dime. With dime shape, your cueing imperfections will be more pronounced and it will be more difficult to hit center ball. With that said a tip losing shape in 4 months is either trash, or its very soft and you're hitting too hard. To actually answer your question, start with a medium. I wouldnt empty your wallet for one until you know which tip works best for you.

[@michagrasza5162]

@@mahdhatre Thanks, ill try that and see if it works - my tip just doesnt look as rounded as those i see in the videos, and i did wonder if it affected my spin

[@germainmanuel9501]

the tip maybe the case why this cue plays great because I never drew a ball like that with an elk master tip

[@Chris-bm5qd]

So the Cuetec graphite cue is better than cheapest cue on Amazon. Thanks a lot.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Glad I could help.

[@MrJdsenior]

Nice review. I agree with pretty much everything you said. I personally think something like a $60 McDermott or equivalent is probably a better first cue choice. They are dead straight, stay that way with proper care, and come with a reasonably good tip, usable anyway. I think mine also included a one cue soft case, not the best, but better than nothing. Maybe for a kid just starting out, OK, but for someone that actually wants to start progressing, I'd say spend the extra $40 and get something usable for a year or two. Just my two cents. I upgraded mine after the first tip wore out with a Kamui tip, and eventually bought a lightly used Z2 that had been worked by a cue technician from ebay with the new kamui tip installed for $140. Cue is just fine for me, now. Not gorgeous, but it works great, essentially for $200, all up. Butts not that important, shaft is much more so, and probably a close second (to a usable, not a junk tip) is the tip upgrade, MHO. You play at a higher level than I do, by a good bit, even at my best, but I was getting there. One thing I thought of is if this cue is weighted very heavily (don't remember) you could maybe remove some of the weight and get the CG a bit better if you didn't mind a lighter overall cue. I agree that that much aft weighting would probably drive someone nuts that was short and whose grip hand was closer the the front of the wrap. It would almost negate open bridge play in that case, you definitely don't want to be trying to hold the cue down from the back grip, that would destroy your stroke. For a taller person, probably not all that much of an issue. The straightness at that amount of warp, not all that concerning for shooting, especially if you mark the cue and to make it so in your shooting position the bend isn't on the same plane as the table surface (in other words the bend is up and down, and not left and right), but not good in that it speaks to overall quality, I think, and I agree with your concern for down the road possible increased warpage.

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I went crazy with my first cue and spent 800 dollars. It didn't make me anybody. I should have spent some money on a book or two lol. 60 dollars is a good price for something like a McDermott. I approve this message.

[@MrJdsenior]

@@WorldofPoolandBilliards Yeah, it's kind of like in F1, where if you can get an extra one or two tenths of a second in a lap from setup it is HUGE. For your street rod, you would NEVER even notice the difference. To somebody like Efren, or SVB, or Pagulayan, etc. a minor difference between two cues, or tips, or whatever probably jumps right out at them. To somebody just starting out, pretty much no difference whatsoever, as long as stick is reasonably serviceable. I can almost guarantee one of those guys could beat me all day long using a BROOM, some of them probably with the business end of it. :-/

[@ethanletzer3507]

I started watching this only to realize I own both of those cues lol. I went with the white CueTec Cynergy for myself and I got my wife the pink viper 😂😂😂

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

What a coincidence lol.

[@oldtimer5111]

I don't think that cue is warped, it's the taper that's wrong on it, causing that slight wobble.

[@zackdaveis4721]

What aiming system do you use?

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

No aiming system.

[@tiptopperdagrasshopper1196]

Great players play with whatever cue pays them the most. Now I'm not saying that LD shafts and cues aren't worth it but let's be honest $509 to $600 gets you the top performance for shaft and or cue. Most anything beyond that is just cosmetic. New carbon fiber stuff might be higher though.

[@edwinwijaya1937]

can someone explain how he did not hit the cue ball on the break that hard, but still manage to break good?

[@ChasingChinster]

I think the tidbit about the balance point is the most important, especially when shooting rail shots and choking up on the forearm of the cue like you suggest!

[@jimmyjones6086]

Your cuing pre-routine style resembles Earl Strickland but slower..

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Thanks, I have been reworking my fundamentals lately with an emphasis on my entire shot routine

[@Wreckz_Tea]

id be interested to see what the results would be using the same tip

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

I imagine the spin would be better but the deflection would stay the same. Hard to know without testing.

[@samphilipp4997]

I used my buddy's viper before and it was warped too lol

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

sounds about right.

[@johnb5519]

I guess the 80 dollar cue I bought in the 70's, considering inflation, would be an 800 dollar cue today. It's still straight, too.

[@drmitofit2673]

A tournament commentator said Efren Reyes plays with a $15 cue. And he does Okay with it ha ha ha!

[@CoryRamirez000]

That pool cue, I wonder if it was chalked.

[@alexanderwinnkelley1350]

I did just buy a cue from scheels for 20 dollars with no warp and the only problem I found was how bad it was at holding chalk

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Tips are easy to replace, but a high end tip will cost about 25 dollars.

[@zanethind]

Amazon seems to have a lot of cues that seem to be good for it's quality but not this pink Viper cue

[@JayKTS]

My latest cue I bought was a schön stick Came in a plastic bag without any joint- protectors or some thing just nothing Pretty sad for a nearly 1000 dollar cue

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

Cue makers will need to start having more professional packaging and branding to stay competitive

[@sinwithagrin4205]

Fyi if your cue doesn't roll straight doesn't necessarily mean it's not straight, sighting your cue is the only way to be sure

[@squatch570]

If someone has a good stroke and knowledge of the game, and the cue is relatively straight, they can play fairly well with any cue but most certainly a more expensive cue is typically better quality (in general) and is a much more pleasant experience to play with. This cheap cue vs. a higher priced one is nothing new. And $599 is actually fairly cheap for a good cue.

[@naifn69]

Nice video man ❤️‍🔥 I’ve been purchasing the CYNERGY SVB GEN ONE, BLACK STARLIGHT, DAKOTA EDITION It’s been almost like 2 weeks I’ve been noticing that the butt it self is warp ( curved ) i was shocked all most crying . 3:30 u said cuetec has a lifetime warranty against warping so i live on Saudi Arabia how can i contact with cuetec How can I get compensation or exchange please help me ✋🏻

[@behrpalomo4479]

Should ad Cuetec and Viper affiliate links

[@PLANDerLinde99]

Are your videos about American Pool or British Pool?

[@WorldofPoolandBilliards]

American Pool, though the two games do have enough in common that the concepts bleed over into both games.

[@PLANDerLinde99]

@@WorldofPoolandBilliards Oh yeah I know, Just the small changes between the two that can affect things, Example, I believe the cue ball in American pool is bigger than in British, And is the same size as the other balls on the table

[@markonikolic1386]

Pool is a lot about the skill and not so much about the equipment which is nice. Also I would much rather choose a very good table than a very good cue, having cushions with inconsistent bounce, too fast or too slow cloth or pockets that don't accept any more power on the shot can be very annoying. Average or low end cue is more than enough for most of the players.

[@KobaMy]

best compare...with 30x time difference,..yeah make sense....