RAGE Heavy Hitter Sneaky Pete Billiard Cue, 25-Ounce, Stained Maple, 25 oz

This Rage break cue is exactly what I needed. I was looking for a break cue that didn't have a phenolic tip, as this would be used for general-purpose power breaks by my pool team. Phenolic features more elasticity of collisions (i.e. better force transfer) than even the hardest leather tip, as it has essentially negligible compression; that's why a lot of break cues have built-in phenolic tips these days, some of these sticks being manufactured by Rage as well. The main drawback I've seen with phenolic, especially when a shooter isn't highly practiced with that sort of tip, is that it can lead to more miscues. A hard leather tip is essentially a middle ground in terms of control and force transfer, which is why I was seeking out a 25 ounce cue specifically with a leather tip. About the weight: my feeling is that results may vary. I have a pretty strong break with a lighter cue, to start with, and do a power-lifting routine at the gym that makes me considerably stronger than the average pool player. It's also indisputably true that the same amount of kinetic energy could be transferred to the cue ball during a power break with a lighter stick moving faster (which would be easier to move faster, too) than a heavier stick moving more slowly. In my personal testing, I broke many times with the stick and didn't instantly see myself pocketing four balls on every break. However, when I focused on imagining the cue moving faster, and really put my back into it, I did see a significant increase in ball scatter and pocketing. Also, which may be a side effect of the particular break technique I use, I found it easy to leave the cue ball in the middle of the table. I shot some balls with the cue as well, to see for fun how it'd feel and affect my stroke. It definitely felt like a log at all times, due to a fatter thickness and taper. As with all heavier sticks, spin-caused errors were magnified. Going back to my regular 18-ounce stick felt a bit like walking on the moon. The stick itself is very solidly constructed. There is a good deal of wood-on-wood in the joint, which together with the snug fit really makes it feel like a one-piece when screwed together. The post goes into a metal sleeve, though, and the whole thing feels like it will stand the test of time. I very much like the "sneaky pete" look of this stick, too. I can't wait to beat people with it during league play. I mean to beat them in pool matches, of course--though I have to say, you could definitely crack some skulls with this huge slab of wood if you had to. My final analysis is that for those preferring a heavier break stick, this is a value that would be hard to beat. I can't compare it to similar sticks with a phenolic tip, but I love having the control of a leather tip too. It's the best of both worlds for me.

Love the feel and the solid hit on the break from this little gem.Only draw back is possibly the tip but it being a break cue just ensure the chalk is covering tip .I think a break tip would make this the perfect break cue in my opinion.Definitely recommend this one for the money and saving the wear and tear on the playing cue.

I use this as a break que in my pool league. It's still straight as an arrow after two years. I almost lost it once. I left it sitting on an empty table for a few minutes while I shot my game. When I went to pick it up and it was gone. Another player thought it was a house stick and took it. The guy didn't want to give it up thinking he'd found the best stick in the pool hall until I showed him that it breaks down.

Good stick for the price. Glad I purchased it.

Sturdy stick with nice weight. Only gripe is the color. The shaft is a bright white/pine color and the handle is redder. Looks like a mismatched combo.

Great price coupled with great results The cue is evenly balanced and has a great feel while breaking. It also sounds fantastic when striking the cue. Make sure you do not stand up/rise while striking almost would highly recommen switching out the tip after you've gotten comfortable with using the cue. The stock tip is great but I'm pretty sure that results will improve with that change.

So far so good! Nice and heavy, which is what I was looking for. Straight as an arrow!

I did replace the tip with a harder one and replaced the screw togather parts but feels nice hits hard and makes balls