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Size: 19 Ounce
Color: Dark Purple
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- Premium Material: Players pool cues are made from North American Grade A Hard Rock Maple that has been hand picked by seasoned craftsmen and turned and dried seven times during curing. The wood is treated with Nelsonite, a patented stabilizer that protects it from atmospheric changes and finished with an epoxy that seals the wood pores for even greater moisture protection.
- Quality: Each shaft is topped with a high-impact ferrule so durable that it even carries its own lifetime guarantee against chipping or cracking. Stainless steel joint collar with 5/16 x 18 pin gives a rock solid hit.
- Design: Traditional style billiard cue with a dark purple-stained Birds-eye Maple forearm and butt, solid black genuine double pressed Irish linen wrap for a classic slip-free grip. Stainless steel joint collar and ring sets.
- Size: Players pool cues are 58" in length. Cues can be selected in 18oz, 19oz, 20oz, or 21oz weights.
- Product Warranty: Players pool cues and pool cue shafts come backed by a lifetime warranty, even against warpage.
Description
Classically-styled nutmeg-stained true Birds-eye Maple forearm and butt with solid black genuine double-pressed Irish linen wrap, stainless steel joint collar and triple silver ring sets. Select North American hard rock maple is turned and dried seven times before being coated with Nelsonite, a patented wood stabilizer which protects the cue from changes in atmosphere. The final layers of epoxy and high-gloss "Super UV Finish" help provide the ultimate in moisture and warpage protection, while giving a beautiful finish that is protected against fading and chipping. A pro taper and French Cue Wax on the shaft allow for an extra smooth stroke. Quality "Le Pro" tips give excellent ball control. And every Players cue is Guaranteed 100% STRAIGHT!
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H: 30.2 x 1.61 x 1.1 inches
Package Weight: 0.52 kg
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 20 x 4 x 4 inches
Brand Name: Players
Color: Dark Purple
Material: wood
Manufacturer: Players
Part Number: C-965
Size: 19 Ounce
Sport Type: billiards
Date First Available: September 13, 2013
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Size: 20 Ounce
Color: Crimson Red
------------------------------- EDIT: After owning this for about 2 years, I can say that it has served me well. I had to clean it for the first time 4 months ago, and used 1100-1500 grit sandpaper to sand the unlacquered part of the cue. It was starting to turn blue from chalk and lost its smoothness, but after cleaning, it was back to new again. I've noticed on some shots, the top half of the cue bounces or "deflects". High end or "low deflection" cues do not have this problem, but they cost $300+; this is not a low-deflection cue. That has caused me to lose some accuracy on a few of my shots in the past year, but since I'm not playing at a career level, those shots did not hurt my game. Trying out $1000 cues this past year, I must say the Irish linen wrap on this surpasses any of them. No other cue matches the feel and durability of this wrap. Furthermore, I did end up wedging paper in the butt of the cue to hold in the rubber piece. It has not fallen out or moved since I did that a year ago. Additionally, the cue hasn't warped at all in the time that I owned it. I still stand by my recommendation, and I do not plan on getting rid of this cue anytime soon. ------------------------------- I'm new to the game of pool, but experienced enough to finally have wanted my own cue. This is an excellent cue, and I think I will never need to purchase another. PROS: "Irish linen-wrapped" may not mean anything to you just like it didn't for me, but once you hold it in your hand, it makes a world of difference. Easy to grip, even during those tense moments during a match where the crowd is watching and your palms start sweating. The linen-wrap holds your grip well, and lets you complete your shot with confidence. "Lifetime warranty" against warping. This was a huge plus for me, knowing that I have the manufacturer standing by their product against any defects. That kind of commitment to any product shows me it is a company worth buying from. The looks. The crimson color, contrasted by the black linen handle and polished metal base all say one thing "I'm here, and I mean business. This is my pool table buck-o, watch out." The top half of the stick is not coated in lacquer like the bottom part; it is sanded and smoothed so that the cue may glide smoothly across your hand without sticking. (I have played with cues that are lacquered all the way to the top, and it caused me to miss some of my shots). CONS: The rubber bumper on the bottom of the cue occasionally falls out. Not a big problem, I may just stuff some paper in between it and the wood to hold it in place. Could just be a bad rubber piece, since cheap parts like those often vary in size from manufacturing; nothing bad about that. SUMMARY: For the price, some people would call it an investment; I'd call it a good investment. It may be the only pool cue you'll ever need to buy, and at the price, you get quite a lot of quality compared to some of the very expensive cues.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2016 by Your Avg. Consumer
Size: 18 Ounce
Color: Crimson Red
I have purchased hundreds of items from Amazon over the past several years, but I believe that this is only the second item I have ever reviewed, as it has surprised me tremendously. I take pool seriously, and I wanted to purchase a few house sticks for my home table that were not the typical level of play, since I get a fair range of players, who don't always bring their stick. So, I was willing to pay more for a few good sticks, but the details in the many 5-star reviews made me choose this and one other at a comparable price. I will be returning the other two very good sticks, as they do not compare with this player, despite the fact that one listed for about 80% more and was also very well reviewed. On the first go-round I put the ball everywhere I wanted using seriously controlled draw and 1,2 & 3-tip low, middle and high english. This is within minutes of picking it up, and even before any break-in of the tip or otherwise. The tip was well prepared as was the rest of the stick. While I am not saying that it compares with the juiced Bushka, it is definitely not going to be the limiting factor for 99% of players, and it is really a pleasure to use. Simply put- really great stick at a great price. I am actually thinking of juicing one of them, as it would be a real sleeper that would slam some of the very expensive sticks that I see here in several critical areas of play-- and at less than $200 including $90 for juicing, this is really saying something. Obviously there are subjective and player/play-specific characteristics that will affect one's critique and usability of any stick, and it is not generally comparable to having a custom-fitted stick, nor some of the top (much more expensive) alternatives. However, at around $100 it is definitely better than some of the very popular sticks at much higher prices. Finally, looks of a stick rank as much less important to me than how a stick plays, but this is also a beautifully designed and crafted stick. It is classically elegant without being overdone in any way. Great job Players! I will amend this comment after I have juiced one of these, and will let you know if it can rise substantially higher when optimized for tournament play. BTW, although I would not typically waste this much time on a stick at this price point, I mic'd, measured and quantitatively tested this stick and found that substantial craft and care went into it from a numbers standpoint as well as how it plays.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2014 by Andrew Denis
Size: 20 Ounce
Color: Crimson Red
This is the best pool cue I've ever bought for the money. The Le Pro works great on it and is a great fit for the feel of the cue. This cue can make some amazing cross table shots, cut shots, and very rarely miscues, or deflects. The Irish Linen wrap is very high quality and durable and the stick has a great protective finish. Almost plays as well my McDermott and I use this cue very often. I had a question about the logo so I had it authenticated with the manufacturer. The serial number is printed on the bottom ring of the cue. Players is changing their logo and my cue has the more modern one, not the one with the rack of balls. I am very satisfied with this cue and have seen many great reviews for it from the pool community. The price when I bought it a year ago was approximately $40 cheaper then it is now. But for a sub $200 pool cue with a lifetime warranty-this cue I would highly recommend for it's great playability and craftsmanship.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2022 by kyle pike
Size: 20 Ounce
Color: Crimson Red
Good stick and well made. However it does have minor flaws which shouldn't be a problem. One is they like to put stubborn stickers on the handle. They take time to get off seeing as you don't want to use chemicals to remove them that may damage the finish. Second is how it's shipped. Mine came inside a cardboard box with no padding. The box was 4x as big as necessary so that may cause a problem for a few. I've purchased sticks for 1/3 what this one cost and they came inside at least a standard case to protect it. This was just inside a plastic bag. That and I ordered a 20oz stick but was given a 21oz. I'm not letting all that deter from the quality because it is a great cue so don't hesitate.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2017 by Shawn E. Decker
Size: 21 Ounce
Color: Crimson Red
Jan 2018- I think that anyone who buys a cue stick without first trying it out on a table – is probably nuts. But I knew if I didn’t like it, I could return it to Amazon with absolutely no hassle. The Players C-960 cue arrived as scheduled. The cue was made in China, and is shipped in the US by Lucasi in Colorado. I paid $89 and change for the cue. It came in a standard 5”x5”x35.5” Amazon box with absolutely no protective padding. However, the cue was enclosed in a stout plastic fitted bag that kept the cues parallel, and protected them from banging into each other during shipping. There was no damage to the cue. The cue’s 58” length and requested weight (21 oz.) were spot on. I don't want guys in the pool hall laughing at me when I "un-holster" my cue, but generally speaking, looks are of little importance to me when buying a cue stick. I prefer simplicity over flashy graphics. In the looks department, this stick is certainly no slouch. I've received several compliments on the cue's looks and apparent build. I’ve personally always liked the looks of bird’s eye maple. Although I’ve seen better looking bird’s eye maple on more expensive cues, this is still very nice wood, and the eye-catching red stain is very visually pleasing. The finish on both butt and shaft is flawless, and the shaft slides through my bridge as smoothly as glass. The ferrule and tip fit perfectly. The cue comes standard with a Le Pro leather 13mm tip. Mine was shaped properly, but was very smooth and needed lots of scuffing and picking so that it would hold chalk properly. It almost looked as if it had some soft of coating before doing that. The actual 15” taper on the shaft felt fine. Tested both separately, and assembled, all parts were straight as an arrow. The double pressed Irish linen wrap and the 5/16”x 18 joint assembly were all perfect. On the table, the cue just “sounded” and “felt” right during both hard and soft shots. Keeping the tip chalked has been challenging however. I would give this cue the following scores: Delivery Speed 8/10, Packaging 4/10, Price 9/10, Straightness of butt and shaft 10/10, Tip 7/10, 5/16”x 18 Joint 10/10, Lifetime warranty (even against warpage, chipping or cracking) 10/10 Overall, I was very pleased. If my game was nearly as good as this cue – I’d be in great shape. If I looked as good as this cue - I'd be in movies! This cue gets highest recommendation.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2018 by Mike Davinroy
Very nice cue. I love the weight and it's extremely smooth. I get nice action on the cue ball, sometimes a little too much, but I'm working through that. I can't compare it to more expensive cues since this is the most expensive cue I've used. it's much nicer than the cues in the set I received when I purchased my table but that shouldn't be a surprise. Love the look of it...simple and classic. It's perfectly aligned (no wobble) and seems to be very well constructed....now if I could only say the same about my game.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2017 by John
Size: 20 Ounce
Color: Crimson Red
PERFECT is what i call this stick. I took it out to the club and I was the talk of the night. This stick is really awesome and looks like I am a PRO. But the stick really is smooth and I just love the Leather Around the stick that i have not seen on any stick before. This one has some material that is black and feels like leather. Probably isn't leather but it plays good. The marble look makes this look like a PRO. And it feels slick I love it. Thanks for the packaging . I will continue to buy from this seller. I am very honest in my reviews. I don't just hand out 5 STARS unless everything is Right. I give you guys 10 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2015 by Daniel Kinney
Very nice
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2026 by Riley hunter