The world today has literally thousands of sources making cue sticks. Why do we need thousands plus one? That is what this web page is all about. It is not about what makes Mystick Cues good, better, or best. Only a player can decide what cue is good, better, or best. And, once decided, the decision is only valid only for that player.

What manufacturers can and should do, is explain the differences. Differences are the reason curious players might try a new cue. If the player likes the differences, maybe the cue finds a home. If not, the player moves on. It’s really very simple.

Hot tip of the day… Differences are not philosophical. As the headline says, if you can’t see the difference and you can’t feel the difference, there is no difference. Keep your money in your pocket. Here are some of the Mystick Cue differences:

Length: At Mystick Cues, we firmly believe the U.S. standard length of 58” is too short. The 57” bar cue is even worse. Our standard length is 60”. We can, and do, make anything, but we believe in, and standardize on 60”. Try it. You will feel the difference. Then simply decide if you like it.

Deflection: There is a craze afoot to minimize deflection with several competing approaches. At Mystick Cues, we minimize deflection using the parabolic taper approach popularized by Southwest Cues. In our opinion, a parabolic taper provides the needed reduction in flex without numbing the shafts feedback. We prefer it to the laminate approach and greatly prefer it to the American long-pro taper. Others don’t. But again, don’t debate it. Go to the table and shoot. Not everyone will choose the parabolic taper as the answer. Mystick Cues is here for those who do.

Joints and Pins: Joint technology is a real free for all. There are stainless steel joint collars with various different brass inserts. You can add an endless stream of quick disconnects and radial pins. Schuler has a unique proprietary design that they are very proud of and they should be. However, it’s not all technology.

A common ploy is for custom cue makers to make their own joint pins. They change the thread count just enough so other shafts won’t fit their cues. Customers are forced to come back and pay greatly higher prices for after market shafts or simple repairs. And if you think you’ve heard everything, there is one custom cue maker making his own pins out of G-10 glass. He offers the totally preposterous explanation that G-10 glass is the same density as wood and therefore enhances the hit quality of the wood-to-wood joint. One can only wonder with which species of wood G-10 glass has as its density match.

Mystick Cues has tried them all. We like a phenolic joint collar and a standard 3/8-10 pin with a wood-to-wood joint. We’re not saying it’s the best. We’re saying, it helps produce the hit we like. If you like our hit, then it will be best for you. We use it on all of our cues, including the Ball Buster and Jumpin’ Jack. We’ve found nothing hits better and our customers are assured of world-wide service at competitive prices.

Handles: All Mystick Cue handles feature compound tapers. Taper X runs from the joint back 12”, then taper Y runs from 12” back and the other 18” to the butt. The result is a handle with full hitting power, but a significantly thinner grip - typically .1200 to .1210 versus .1250 and higher. War clubs are great if you have lumber jack hands, but we like the loose grip facilitated by the slim line grip. For those who disagree, there are cue makers by the thousands. For those who agree, there is Mystick Cues.

Weight and Balance:  There has never been a weight bolt put in a Mystick Cue. All weights and balances are natural. The weights of our cues are determined by materials chosen during the design process. We design cues, not sweat socks. One size, or design, does not fit all. Some cue makers disagree. It’s a difference of opinion. You decide.

Cosmetics: The appearance of Mystic Cues is based on our acquiring some of the world’s most exotic hardwoods. We use no dye, stain, paint, rouge or mascara. The figure and color of our cues are real, natural, and not the product of cotton ball technology. Take a bite out of a Mystick Cue and smiling back at you will be the same look you had before. We have no hidden secrets. Twenty years from now, any component craftsman can refinish a Mystick Cue with no problem, just sand and spray. As for their looks, we’ll let our cues speak for themselves.

In summary, when buying a cue stick there is a lot to choose from other than color. We have tried to concentrate on those material differences that define what makes a Mystick Cue. We promise you this, when you get a chance to test drive a Mystick Cue, you will see and feel the difference. Once you have, we hope you will like it. Please let us know!

Remember: If you can’t feel the difference and you can’t see the difference, there is NO difference.