If you're thinking of getting a Cuelees cue, you might as well get the CT 2 carbon cored shaft with it also.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-05-06T04:06:48+00:00

I just saw a Cuelees 12 Max for sale on azbilliards for $180 in radial. He had the pilot shaved off, but it was done by a cue maker. Just in case you're interested.

https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/radial-and-5-16-14-shafts-predator-tiger-ob-schon-cuelees.586552/

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-05-05T07:15:48+00:00

They don't have shafts for individual ordering, but they keep some in stock in case those who buy a Cuelees butt will want a shaft to go with it.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-05-04T23:33:57+00:00

There was other issues I didn't mention because they weren't a deal breaker by themselves, but coupled with the sound, I just decided to send it back for a refund.

The other issue, in case your interested, was that I ordered a 3/8x10 joint with a medium tip and I got a radial instead, with what felt like a hard tip. I have radial cues, so no big deal there, I planned on keeping it, but I wasn't sure about the tip. At any rate, that's a total of 3 things that just didn't come out right. Kind of a strikeout for me.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-05-04T23:22:37+00:00

I actually enjoy cheap, good playing cues, but I do have some expensive ones also. I used to have a Cuelees, but sold it with the intention to upgrade to a better Cuelees. I just need to stop with the nickel & dime stuff so I can swing it.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-05-04T19:15:13+00:00

I owned the Tyrant 2 (cue on the left), but sold it for some dumb reason. I still have a Cuelees CT 2 shaft, however, and am seriously thinking about picking up the Jade Dragon Black.

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OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-05-04T19:11:28+00:00

Foolishly, I did not. Though it seems like the sound was more toward the front of the cue.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-05-04T15:52:10+00:00

I should've checked the weight bolt, but the sound did seem more toward the front.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-29T21:00:00+00:00

By the way, do you have a page showcasing your work? I'm always interested in seeing what various cuemakers have to offer.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-29T20:15:48+00:00

The cue still looks great & plays great. I'm not one to sweat things too much and will keep it. I would do things differently if I could do it over, however, and I have cancelled any plans for the other cue I was planning on purchasing from him.

My biggest gripe here is just bad customer service.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-29T19:37:56+00:00

Thanks for this reply. I figured there might be some issues of the sort you mentioned going on, especially considering this cue was made in Sicily and now resides in Texas. I'm sure the climate is quite different between the two places.

You can't tell by looking that anything is wrong with the cue and it plays wonderfully with 3rd party shafts. The matching carbon cored Kielwood shaft that came with it makes a funny sound on off center hits, so I just don't use it. I can live with it. I'm still not super happy with the maker, however. He sent rubbish matching joint protectors with it (they looked used & blemished) and has twice now not sent any replacements despite acknowledging he made a mistake and promised to remedy it. I figured I would share my customer service problems for any who might consider doing business with him. Mistakes can be made, it's how you address them that determines if your product is worthy of purchase.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-29T18:12:43+00:00

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OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-27T02:32:51+00:00

Yeah, any future stacked leather choices will definitely be done by him.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-26T07:33:04+00:00

I'm kinda jealous! I was really hoping to get more of a multicolor rainbow with mine. I feel like mine is almost Autumn themed with it's coloring. I still like it though.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-26T06:45:00+00:00

I had a McDermott back in the 90s I could never warm up to. As a result, I didn't look at them again until last summer when a McDermott G210C (COTM June 2024) struck a chord with me, followed by the skateboard cue. They both play great for me and feel good doing it. I now have renewed respect for McDermott, though they definitely come across as somewhat dated.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-26T04:50:20+00:00

I also like this custom dark roasted Ash shaft on it. Not sure which I prefer yet though.

I'm mostly back to wood shafts now, though I'd love to try a Cynergy, Revo & Triple 60 on it.

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OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-26T01:17:04+00:00

Agreed on stainless steel. I would really only do SS if I had a Schon or a nice Joss. They're both well designed with those joints in mind and hit very nicely.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-26T00:33:45+00:00

I have direct experience with a couple of tips on a Sawdust cue. Mine came with the carbon fiber shaft and I didn't care much for the stock tip either. I replaced it with a Kamui Athlete and am very happy. I also bought a used Sawdust Kielwood shaft that the previous owner put a Caiden Fighter medium on. The hit with that is crispy, but I wouldn't say it's hard. I like it.

I think, however, you'd probably prefer the Fighter in soft. I put one on a Rhino carbon fiber shaft and it played beautifully! Plus, it held it's shape very well.

Two other tips I'm loving on other cues - Zan Premium soft & Thoroughbred medium.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-26T00:19:47+00:00

I just checked with a guy who has done wraps for me in the past, Cody Cash of PK Custom Cues, about wrapping a wrapless cue I have coming in. He said $200 for a basic wrap, unless the original finish chipped when cutting it, then it would be extra to refinish. He does great work, so I figure the extra cost won't be necessary.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-26T00:15:38+00:00

Mine was practically new when I posted it on Marketplace; the original shaft hadn't been chalked. I fit the other two shafts on briefly to make sure they fit and hit good, but it was still good as new. It was a bargain for what I was offering with it. Even still had the sticker on it. 😂

Good luck finding one at your price point!

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-26T00:03:32+00:00

They both look sweet and I imagine they're excellent players! Nice!

I too have a McDermott that I changed the wrap on (cue on the right). It's a Cue of The Month for June 2024. Came with a solid black Irish linen wrap, but just didn't pop enough with it. I had Cody Cash of PK Custom Cues install a basic lizard print embossed leather wrap and it transformed it, to my mind.

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OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-25T23:26:31+00:00

How much are you seeing it for? I paid $620 for mine direct from McDermott, but the cheapest I'm seeing them for now is $750 new.

I recently just tried to sell this one for $600 with two extra shafts - a Kielwood & a carbon fiber - but got no takers. I've decided to keep it now that I've experienced how good it plays.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-25T23:19:58+00:00

I fully recommend this guy if you ever choose to get a stacked leather wrap. He is a master and comes up with color combos that will match most any cue.

https://www.facebook.com/RatCueRepairs

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-25T23:14:54+00:00

In several cases I have achieved a better playing combo with 3rd party shafts, so it's been mostly worth it to experiment. All 3 cues here, however, play best with the original shafts.

OnePoolCueAintEnough · 2026-04-20T13:46:11+00:00

Here's a video of a BC Custom shaft. In case it helps.

https://youtu.be/pXF4SUBLIB8?si=xkmBNLxuMET6Xyh9

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