CRICAL Carbon Fiber Pool Cue Stick 58in Low Deflection Billiard Cue | Pool Stick with 3/8x8 Pin Joint and 12.5mm Tip for Billiards

I ordered the CL01 cue set 2. I got everything shown in the stock photo : --- Carbon shaft + cue butt, with joint protectors. --- 1x1 cue case, a nice surprise because it's a hard case with a soft exterior pouch, and a shoulder strap. --- 4 weight bolts. There is another weight bolt (smallest in photo attached) came installed in the cue, making a total of 5. --- Cue Extension. The thread is slightly different from the stock photo. It's has less threads = less time needed to switch around. Now for the review: Cue plays very well. Joint was smooth and seamless, this is very important to me because I've caught my beard with cues that have less than perfect joints and it HURT. The paint and finish job looks better than those stock photo. The tip is multi layered leather. It's medium hard, leaning towards hard. Rolls straight, no surprise here. And it's carbon so it should stay this way for years to come. Shaft : NOT Pro Taper. Since it' has a 12.5mm tip the increase in shaft diameter is not that steep compared to a snooker cue. Not a huge deal breaker for me but I figure I should mention this here since this might be important to somebody. One thing that was not mentioned here was the weight. Probably because it varies and they don't want people crying about it's off by 0.25 oz. I weighted mine, and here is my result : Shaft = 3.88 oz Butt (with factory installed weight bolt removed) = 14.46 oz. Factory installed weight bolt = 0.60 oz. (4) included weight bolts = 1.23 oz. ; 1.83 oz. ; 2.47 oz. and 3.03 oz. Cue extension : 3.28 oz. Conclusion : This is a decent choice for people starting out. The set has plenty of things for you to explore with and learn from. You are not getting AAAAAA graded maple, or any exotic wood, abalone shell, gold, ........ You are getting a decent playing cue with all the essential accessories. With it's hard leather tip and the biggest weight bolt, you can probably use it as a break cue when you are ready to upgrade from this later, or keep this as a spare cue, or take it to the bar with all the greasy food (carbon wipes clean easily). At this price, I would be really pissed if it gets stolen, but at least I won't be crying.

For the price, it has great feel and touch. Very solid, straight and definitely recommend for a beginner wanting to improve their game.

Wasn't sure what to expect this is my only carbon fiber cue stick. But it's great nice weight, Very smooth, Easy to perform backspin, follow and stun shots. Plus the case and cloth were nice touches. No complaints

For the price it is pretty great. Solid, straight and almost as described. The only two drawbacks #1 the tip is awful, may as well be phenolic(way to hard) #2 the weight bolt won't go deep enough into the butt of the cue to feel balanced whatsoever(if you are 6ft tall with a large wing span this won't affect you) if you are smaller in stature you can't aim low enough to draw the cue ball comfortably, as you are literally fighting the weight to do so. Would I buy it again .... no, unless they changed the weight bolts so they could go all the way down.

Bought this for my boyfriend's birthday, he is the pool master and he loved it, i played with it too and it's really nice. Feels very smooth and the case and everything that came with it was nice. I would definitely recommend if you are not wanting to spend too much on a stick but still get a good quality one.

Been shooting with a knockoff Predator since 2022 and figured it was time for an upgrade. My buddy has the SVB Gen 1 and as much as I love it, I don’t have the money to spend one a carbon fiber shafted stick of that quality. I did some research on lower end sticks with a carbon fiber shaft and figured I’d give this a shot. The shaft itself is very straight, and both the shaft and butt feel great to use. A little lighter than I like to use but I plan on buying the weight bolts in the future. The extension is NOT carbon fiber as stated in the description (actually a piece of hollow aluminum) but it gets the job done like any other extension would. I’ve put about 10 hours into the stick so far and I absolutely love it and can’t beat it for the price point. The tip included is solid and don’t feel the need to replace it in the near future (not sure exactly what kind of tip but it feels like a medium). I highly recommend this stick for beginners or intermediate players looking to buy a entry level carbon fiber shafted stick.

This cue is awesome. If you are a beginner, or seasoned vet, you will love this pool cue. Straight and perfectly tapered. Great value and great materials used to produce it. Thank you Crical, you are my official billiards brand now :)

I bought this as a gift for my partner. She's new to playing pool. This is a great first cue set as you get the case, a set of 5 weights (one comes preinstalled), and extension handle. She has small hands, so the pro taper helps her adn the low deflection shaft helps with control. The cue arrived well packed and is straight. Overall, it's a very good value.

Cue was as advertised. Beautiful graphics and a nice feeling cue. I'm an intermediate player and have a lot to learn. Not sure there is a deflection difference in a carbon fibre cue though. Need more time to get used to the different strike and sound. I wish I had read all of the reviews first before using the cue. I have a brand new Champioship cloth in light gray on my table. I noticed a black mark on the top of the rail where I always break from. I kind of disregarded it at the time as I thought it was something on my hands. Then I started noticing these black marks all over the table on the top of the rails. I grabbed a micro fiber cloth and wiped down the shaft. The cloth turned absolutely black. Now my new cloth is ruined. Not sure if the seller is going to do anything about it. Also when I unpacked the box, I noticed residue of blue chalk on the tip. So what really happened? After reading all the reviews, I noticed one other buyer had the black on the cabon fibre shaft as well. The cue is nice, but I'm very disgruntled about the damage to the cloth on my table. Not sure if this is something that will continue to bleed out or not. Is this the reason they include a cloth with the stick? If so where is the instruction on cleaning and what could happen? It may be hard to see the cloth damage as I tried to blot it off with a damp micro fibre towel. Otherwise would have been 5 stars.

It was a gift and they loved it

very nice cue, plays really smooth.

Great cue for beginners.

I first encountered this cue in a dim bar where the felt had seen more stories than the bartender. The house cues leaned against the wall like retired prizefighters. Crooked. Scarred. Suspiciously sticky. Then I unscrewed the case. Out came the CRICAL. Fifty-eight inches of dark intention. The shaft, woven from carbon fiber, gleamed with the quiet authority of a fighter jet wing. Carbon fiber isn’t merely decoration. It brings stiffness, durability, and a remarkable stability to the strike. Less twist. Less vibration. Just the sound of certainty when the tip meets the cue ball.  I chalked up. The first break felt… deliberate. Not loud. Not wild. The cue transfers energy through a stainless 3/8×8 joint with the kind of efficiency that makes physics professors nod approvingly.  Then came the real magic. English. The shaft’s low-deflection design means the cue ball behaves less like a rebellious teenager and more like a disciplined cavalry horse. Where you aim is very nearly where it goes.  The 12.5 mm tip whispers to the cue ball instead of shouting. Draw shots glide backward like they’re reconsidering their life choices. Follow shots march forward with quiet purpose. And the grip? A laser-engraved wrapless texture that feels secure even after three games and a questionable basket of wings. No unraveling linen. No sweaty slippage. Just control.  The butt carries imported beech wood with an adjustable weight system, so the cue balances exactly where your stroke demands.  The result? A cue that feels less like equipment… and more like an accomplice. The eight ball drops. Your opponent exhales slowly. You pretend it was routine. Because with this cue in hand, it almost is. Verdict: A sleek modern pool cue that delivers professional-style carbon fiber performance without the aristocratic price tag. Smooth, precise, and quietly intimidating across the felt. Five stars. And if the table light is low and the room smells faintly of chalk and ambition… bring it out slowly. Let them see it.