CFN-Carbon Fiber Pool Cue - Vibrant Series (11.8mm)

I'm no professional but I do like this cue. This is the second cue I've upgraded to carbon fiber and I dig them. It feels like an exceptional material for this purpose; light weight, smooth, straight, and balanced. The length and weight worked for me out of the box but it does have the option to adjust the weight balance (sold separate). While there is no separate grip material like on my better wooden cues, the smooth feel of the carbon fiber on the bridge hand and during the stroke is great. All of my previous cues came with the table or were received as gifts, because that is how serious of a player I am, so it's difficult for me to assess the value for the money here. However, I do feel like a better player with this in my hand and confidence does often improve my game, if only slightly, so I think it's a fair value.

Holy Moly. As expensive as this cue is, it is worth every penny. The feel is unbelievable, the weight is perfect, and the look is not only sleek but everlasting because of the carbon fiber (no warped wood and less accuracy over time). Though it doesn't come with a case- its still incredible and I plan on making this an heirloom.

I’ve been curious about switching from a traditional wood shaft to carbon fiber for a while, and after spending some time with this cue, I can see why people make the jump. The first thing you notice is how incredibly smooth it feels—it glides through your bridge hand without any of that friction you sometimes get with wood. It's perfectly straight, well-balanced, and feels very solid on contact. Not light - suitably weighted.

The 11.8mm tip is definitely on the smaller side. If you're coming from a standard house cue or a 12.5mm tip, be prepared for a bit of a learning curve; my miscue rate went up initially because it requires more precision. The tip is labeled as "soft," but to me, it feels more like a medium or even a hard tip. However, once I adjusted, I felt like my accuracy and control actually improved. It's a clean, modern-looking stick—maybe a bit "Plain Jane" for those who like fancy inlays—but it performs where it counts.

* CUEFESSNUANCE Carbon Fiber 58" Professional Pool Cue, 100% Carbon Fiber Shaft, 11.8mm 10 Layered Cue Tip *

I've been playing pool for 60+ years and still play 4-5 times a week at our local Senior Rec Center. I consider myself to be an "intermediate" player. I've used Lucasi maple wood cues for the last 10 years... until about a year ago when I began exploring the world of Carbon Fiber.

The CUEFESSNUANCE Pro Taper cue weighs in at 20.1oz, has a 10-layer pigskin soft tip on a "hydraulic" (above my pay grade) ferrule and stainless steel 3/8 x 8 joints. It assembles well and is a sturdy piece, for sure. I'm disappointed in the "Plain Jane" look considering the price, but it does roll and shoot straight which is the objective. It is listed as a "professional" cue... and I will have to agree based on the fact that the 11.8mm tip is definitely too small for someone of my skill level. My miscue rate goes way up in comparison to using my usual 12.5mm tips. The tip is listed as being "soft", but I believe it to be medium, at the least.

All in all, this is a nice, accurate cue stick for those in advanced skill levels. I'm not fond of its somewhat "blah" appearance, but to each their own, as they say. I'll rate this as a 4-star cue, with fair value on your investment.

This cue is silky smooth with a well balanced weight. It glides over the hand without the need for chalk. It looks really cool but that’s probably the least impressive part of it. The stick is perfectly straight and just plain comfortable to use. It’s well made and will help to improve the accuracy of your shots. It’s a bit expensive but if you value quality this is an excellent option.