Why are Expensive Pool Cues Expensive?

An ordinary one-piece cue will cost 20 bucks. Nothing extravagant about that. But when you tell the people around your community that " Hey, I own a 150 dollar cue!", definitely heads will turn. What's up with that? What does an expensive pool cue have to do with winning a game? On the contrary, it controls 40% of the whole drill.



For those who need further explanation on why an expensive cue counts more than a cheap cue is because of quality. It's all about the materials used upon making one. You pay for every detail you see and feel. Every distinct characteristic has its own price. Even the brand name matters! The bigger the name, the bigger the price.



Here are 3 most important reasons why cue sticks are outrageously expensive. After all, it's not just another piece of wood.



Brand



As mentioned earlier, a well-known name in the manufacturing industry is equivalent to good quality. A name that has been known for decades can cost a fortune mainly because it is widely spoken of and respected by pool fans. You pay for the name, and what it represents.



Types of Materials used



From the bumper to the tip, every detail costs something. It will cost more if it came from different parts of the world or if the materials are somehow difficult to find. An ordinary $20 cue is usually made of maple wood. Take note, rock maple wood is readily available. The availability of materials also determines how much a cue would cost. If a specific cue is made from an endangered species of wood, which is illegal, that would take a year to find, it will also cost you your years allowance to buy it. Exotic ones also add up to the list of extravagant cues. The most commonly used wood to produce a hundred dollar cue is pink ivory.



Design



When artists chip creativeness and uniqueness in the material, that's the time design matters. It's like choosing from a plain black and white tattoo from a more realistic one. There are 2 kinds of intricate designs. The 1st one is the readymade thing that you've set your eyes on for weeks and have chosen to buy it out a credible store. The other design is the one that you have perceived yourself. Meaning you decide how the picture will turn out. You would see these as the points, ring work, and inlays.