If you’re getting into billiard playing, or just want to give a gift for the holidays, you could do much worse than the Action VAL05 Pool Cue. Quality control seems to be solid, and very few have complaints about this stick. You may not be entering a league anytime soon, but it’s probably not on the agenda anyway.
Here is a quick breakdown of the Pros and Cons:
PROS:
- An eccentric and flashy appearance on birdseye maple.
- Comes with a one-year warranty and an accessory.
- Boar skin tip and super straight shaft make for accurate play.
CONS:
- Doesn’t come with a wrap, while others in the price range do.
- No low-deflection shaft.
- No frills setup means it sacrifices character for dependability.
With many competitors in its price range, the Action VAL05 Pool Cue keeps up and then some. There’s not much to distinguish it from comparable products, but there aren’t many detriments either. The lack of a wrap might be a dealbreaker for some, but this will come down to personal preference.