McDermott Vanquish VQ1 Carbon Fiber Playing Pool Cue, Defy Shaft, 12 mm Tip, with Hard Case
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Features
- Carbon fiber has changed the gameand now it goes further. The new VQ1 combines full-carbon fiber construction with our revolutionary Variable Balance Point (VBP) system, making it one of the most customizable playing cues ever made. Its not just built to perform. It's built to adapt
- The VQ1 features both a carbon fiber shaft and butt, offering enhanced strength, stability, and consistency across every shot. Its lightweight yet rigid design reduces vibration and helps maintain accuracy under pressureperfect for players who demand precision from tip to grip
- Defy High-Performance Carbon Fiber Shaft: Introducing Defy a shaft that defies the stereotype of carbon fiber shafts. Defy gives you the unparalleled accuracy and control that you expect from carbon fiber, but uses state-of-the-art technologies to shatter its limitations. SmacWrap, originally designed for the aerospace industry, absorbs vibration and dampens noise resulting in a confident hit with a soft feel and quiet sound
- Navigator Automatic Soft Cue Tip: Navigator Automatic tips feature pure Japanese pigskin leather with no artificial coloring added. Each tip goes through a month-long manufacturing process that seals in the ideal qualities of the leather, providing a softer, more consistent hit with almost no deformation
- "American Flag" graphic. Stainless steel joint collar & butt plate. VBP adjustable weight system. 3/8-10 Joint. Defy Carbon Fiber Shaft. Navigator Automatic Soft Cue Tip, 12 mm diameter.. Cue weight: ~19 oz (~540 gr). Included: 1x1 Hard Case w/Embroidered McDermott clover & VBP System Weight Changing Kit. Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage
Description
Carbon fiber has changed the game—and now it goes further. The new VQ1 combines full-carbon fiber construction with our revolutionary Variable Balance Point (VBP) system, making it one of the most customizable playing cues ever made. It’s not just built to perform. It's built to adapt. The VQ1 features both a carbon fiber shaft and butt, offering enhanced strength, stability, and consistency across every shot. Its lightweight yet rigid design reduces vibration and helps maintain accuracy under pressure—perfect for players who demand precision from tip to grip. Product Specifications: Model Name: Vanquish VQ1 Playing Pool Cue. Cue type: Pool. Cue length: 58” (147.3 cm). Cue weight: ~19 oz (~540 gr). Shaft material: Carbon Fiber. Shaft length: 29" (735 mm). Shaft profile: Defy Hybrid. Shafts included: 1. Joint diameter: 0.843" (~21.4 mm). Joint type: 3/8”-10. Cue tip: Navigator Automatic. Cue tip type: Play Tip. Cue tip hardness: Soft. Cue tip diameter: 12 mm. Ferrule material: Impact-resistant ferrule. Ferrule length: 0.125" (3.2 mm). Butt material: Carbon Fiber. Butt length: 29" (735 mm). Butt lower collar diameter: 1.27" (32.3 mm). Wrap: No Wrap. Bumper material: Rubber bumper. Included: VBP System Weight Changing Kit
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 37 x 4 x 4 inches
Package Weight: 4 Pounds
Item Weight: 19 Ounces
Brand Name: Billiard City
Warranty Description: Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects, including warpage
Model Name: Vanquish VQ1 12 mm cue tip
Material: Carbon Fiber
Suggested Users: unisex-adult
Manufacturer: McDermott
Style: Carbon Fiber Playing Cue
Included Components: 1x1 Hard Case & VBP System Weight Changing Kit
Size: 12 mm Cue Tip
Date First Available: September 11, 2025
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