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Predator Cues
Quarter King carries 52 Predator pool cues across ten lines, from the entry-level Aspire and Sneaky Pete series to the flagship Ikon4, Throne3, and 9K cues built around Predator's REVO carbon fiber shaft. Where a current price is on file it runs from about $330 up to about $2,230; several older or limited-run listings in this category don't carry a live price in our system right now. Every cue here uses a Uni-Loc or Radial pin, and most can be paired with a choice of Predator's own low-deflection shafts, wood or carbon fiber. For the shafts, cases, and accessories Quarter King carries under this brand beyond the cues themselves, see the Predator brand page.
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About Predator Cues
About Predator Pool Cues
Predator built its name on low-deflection shaft technology, starting with the
314 and Z maple shafts in the 1990s and moving to the REVO carbon fiber shaft
the company introduced in 2016. Quarter King's Predator Pool Cues shelf holds
52 cues today, organized into ten lines: the traditional-look Sneaky Pete and
entry-priced Aspire series, the Uni-Loc BLAK line, the limited-run True Splice
16, the exotic-wood Ikon4 collection, the Throne3 and P3 modern lines, the
REVO-equipped 9K series, the SP2 Palisander pair, and a single 10K-2 listing.
Where a current price is on file, it spans about $330 for an Aspire model up to
about $2,230 for a Throne3 cue, though a number of the older and limited
listings here, including the entire BLAK, 9K, and SP2 lines, don't carry a
live price in our system at the moment. Seven of the 52 cues are in stock as
of this writing. For the REVO and wood replacement shafts, cue cases, and
accessories Quarter King carries under this brand outside the cue shelf, see
the Predator brand page.
Construction, in Plain English
Predator's cues share a small set of core components across all ten lines,
which is why the differences below come down mostly to wood, wrap, and which
series a given cue belongs to rather than how it is built.
Shaft options
Several of Predator's own product listings note that a given cue, including
models in the Sneaky Pete, P3, and 9K lines, can be paired with a choice of
the brand's low-deflection shafts: the wood 314-3, Z-3, and Vantage tapers, or
a REVO carbon fiber shaft in 11.8mm, 12.4mm, or 12.9mm. Predator's own
comparison of the two materials describes REVO as ultra-low deflection and
immune to warping from humidity or temperature, while the wood shafts keep a
warmer, more traditional feel with a wider range of taper options. See our
glossary for more on deflection and taper terms, and
our shafts category for the REVO and
wood shafts Quarter King carries separately.
Joint
Across the 52 cues in this category, 34 use Predator's Uni-Loc pin and 18
use the Radial pin, both proprietary quick-release joint systems rather than a
generic 5/16x18 pin. Which pin a given cue takes determines which spare or
upgrade shaft will fit it, so a buyer planning to add a REVO shaft later should
confirm the joint on the specific cue first.
Wrap and finish
Wrap material is the most visible difference across this shelf: 25 of the
52 cues use a leather wrap, 14 use an Irish linen wrap, and 13 skip the wrap
for a wrapless forearm-to-butt design, mostly in the Aspire and BLAK lines.
Our records list a 12.75mm shaft on 23 of the 52 cues here; the remaining
listings don't have a shaft size noted in our system.
The Predator Series
Ten named lines make up this category. Prices below are rounded to the
nearest $10 and shown only where a current price is on file; several lines
carry no live price in our system at the moment.
| Series | Cues | Joint | Wrap | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneaky Pete | 11 | Uni-Loc | Linen, leather, or wrapless | about $700 to about $910 | All out of stock |
| Aspire | 10 | Radial | Linen or wrapless | about $330 to about $540 | All out of stock |
| True Splice 16 | 6 | Radial | Leather | about $1,100 to about $1,420 | 2 in stock |
| BLAK | 5 | Uni-Loc | Wrapless or leather | Not currently priced | 4 in stock |
| Ikon4 | 5 | Uni-Loc | Leather or wrapless | about $1,740 to about $2,100 | All out of stock |
| Throne3 | 5 | Uni-Loc | Leather | about $1,830 to about $2,230 | All out of stock |
| P3 | 4 | Uni-Loc | Leather or wrapless | about $1,000 to about $1,080 | All out of stock |
| 9K | 3 | Uni-Loc | Leather | Not currently priced | All out of stock |
| SP2 Palisander | 2 | Uni-Loc | Leather | Not currently priced | All out of stock |
| 10K-2 | 1 | Uni-Loc | Leather | Not currently priced | 1 in stock |
Sneaky Pete is Predator's largest line in this category at 11 cues, built
with True-Splice construction in four or eight points and a deliberately
plain, traditional look; several of the listings note they pair with a choice
of the 314-3, Z-3, Vantage, or REVO shaft. All 11 are out of stock at the
moment. Aspire is Quarter King's entry point into the brand, ten cues from
about $330 to $540, each built around a Mini-Radial joint and Predator's own
entry-level low-deflection shaft; the full line is currently out of stock.
True Splice 16 is a limited-production line built with a 16-point splice
and a leather wrap, priced about $1,100 to $1,420 where listed; two of the six
colorways, Green and Purple, are in stock now, more availability than any
other line above Aspire. BLAK runs entirely on a Uni-Loc joint with a mostly
wrapless design and carries no live price in our system, but four of its five
listings are in stock, the deepest in-stock line in this entire category.
Ikon4 is built with exotic wood forearms and Predator's patented C4+
construction, priced about $1,740 to $2,100 where listed and fully out of
stock. Throne3 is the highest-priced line in this category, about $1,830 to
$2,230 where listed, also fully out of stock. P3 is Predator's modern-design
line, pairing with the same 314-3, Z-3, Vantage, or REVO shaft choice as
Sneaky Pete, priced about $1,000 to $1,080 where listed; all four listings are
currently out of stock.
The remaining three lines are smaller and none carry a live price in our
system at the moment. The 9K series is Predator's REVO-equipped flagship line,
built on a stainless steel Radial joint per Predator's own description; both
9K listings are out of stock. The SP2 Palisander pair uses a Palisander wood
forearm with a leather wrap, and a single 10K-2 Purple cue rounds out the
category with a heritage-style ringwork design and a Uni-Loc weight cartridge
system; the 10K-2 is the one listing among these three currently in stock.
Joint, Shaft and Compatibility
Predator uses two proprietary quick-release pins across this category
rather than one universal fitting: the Uni-Loc
pin on 34 of the 52 cues and the Radial pin
on the other 18. Shaft size on the cues that list one runs
12.75mm, and a player upgrading from the
stock wood shaft to a carbon fiber REVO
shaft needs to match that shaft to the specific pin on their cue rather than
assume the two joint systems are interchangeable. Quarter King carries both
REVO and wood 314 and Z-shaft options separately in our
shafts category for a player who wants
to switch shafts without buying a new cue, and anyone assembling a full setup
should check pool cue cases
sized for the number of shafts they plan to carry.
Who Predator Pool Cues Suit
The ten lines in this category span a wide range of buyers, from a first
step-up cue to a flagship collector's piece. Aspire and Sneaky Pete fit a
player moving up from a house cue who wants Predator's low-deflection shaft
options without paying flagship prices. Ikon4, Throne3, P3, and the 9K series
sit at the top of the category and suit a player who already knows they want
Predator's shaft technology and is buying for a long-term main playing cue
rather than a first upgrade. Players on the AZBilliards forums are split on
where the value lines up: several credit Predator with pioneering low-deflection
shaft testing and note that current and past world champions play the brand,
while others argue the higher-priced lines lean heavily on marketing spend and
say they wouldn't pay four figures for a Throne3 or Ikon-tier cue when other
production cues hit just as well for less. On the Aspire line specifically,
some forum posters have called the fit and finish underwhelming for the price
and singled out the Mini-Radial joint as a weak point, so a buyer considering
an entry-level Predator is better served trying one in hand, where possible,
before ordering online.
Warranty and What to Know
Predator backs eligible cues, shafts, and extensions in this category with
a Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship, covering the original purchaser for as long as they own the cue.
The warranty excludes tips, ferrules, finishes, wraps, and bumpers as
replaceable wear parts, and it does not cover warpage on a wood-shafted cue,
though Predator's REVO carbon fiber shaft carries its own lifetime warranty
against warpage specifically. Coverage applies to eligible products bought
through Predator's authorized retail network or directly from Predator, is
non-transferable, and requires proof of the original purchase to start a
claim through Predator's contact form or by phone. A covered cue is repaired
or replaced at Predator's discretion rather than refunded. Stock on individual
Predator models moves with the manufacturer's production runs, so a line
showing as fully out of stock here, such as BLAK's unpriced listings or the
9K series, may return in a future batch rather than being discontinued
outright.
Quarter King's full Predator assortment, including the REVO and wood
replacement shafts, chalk, gloves, and other accessories that round out the
brand beyond these 52 cues, lives on the Predator
brand page. To compare Predator against other low-deflection and
carbon-shaft brands Quarter King carries, browse the full
pool cues category.
Predator Cues Specs at a Glance
- Joint Type: Uni-Loc, Radial
- Shaft Size: 12.75mm, 12.90mm, 12.40mm, 14.00mm
- Wrap Options: Leather Wrap, Wrapless, Sport Wrap, Linen Wrap
- Shaft Material: Carbon Fiber
- Colors: Black, Blue, White, Brown
What Predator is known for
Predator is a Jacksonville, Florida cue maker under Predator Group, founded in 1994 (company history describes its start in a Michigan basement workshop). It invented the low-deflection shaft category in the 1990s with the original 314 shaft, and its REVO carbon-fiber composite shaft, introduced in 2017, is now described by the company as the most-used carbon-fiber shaft on the professional tour; Predator states more than half of the top-20 ranked players use its cues, including Joshua Filler and Carlo Biado. Beyond REVO, Predator makes maple low-deflection shafts (314-3, Z-3, Vantage, Centro Hybrid), the Uni-Loc quick-release joint and weight-cartridge system, tournament pool tables, and break/jump cues under the BK Rush and Air Rush names. Buyers are mostly serious league and tournament players chasing measurable performance gains rather than hand-carved custom-shop artistry, though its Blak5 and Limited Artisan lines compete at that level too.
We currently stock 5 Predator items, from $909 to $1,419.
| Line | Typical price | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Sneaky Petes | $332 – $450 | Predator's plain-looking, wood-to-wood-joint cues styled to pass as an ordinary house cue. |
| SP2 Series | $759 – $1,148 | Limited-run maple playing cues with Predator's low-deflection shaft fitment and a Uni-Loc Quick-Release joint. |
| Rush (BK Rush / Air Rush) | $299 – $849 | Predator's dedicated break and jump cue family; BK Rush pairs BK technology with a REVO-based break shaft, Air Rush is built for jump shots. |
| 9K Series | Not independently confirmed | Part of Predator's numbered K-series lineage, between the retired 8K and current 10K generations; we could not verify this specific generation's construction from Predator or its retailers. |
| Aspire Series | Not independently confirmed | An entry-focused Predator playing-cue line; we could not confirm its specific construction from Predator or its authorized retailers. |
| True Splice Series (TS16) | $1,498 – $1,737 | Full-splice traditional construction with an ebony forearm and 16-point veneer inlay work, paired with Predator's Radial pin joint. |
| Throne Series | $1,570 – $1,929 | A curly-maple limited edition we found listed as out of stock at retail; positioned as a collector-tier piece. |
| P3 Series | $1,289 – $1,709 | Predator's stiffest flagship platform, built on a 30-piece alternating maple-and-ash core with phenolic hardware in place of wood. |
| Ikon Series | Discontinued | A retired Predator playing-cue line documented in Predator's own cue archive as a collectible, no-longer-produced model. |
| Blak | Not consistent with current MSRP | Predator's most ornate flagship, built from exotic ebony and curly maple with extensive hand-cut inlay; the current Blak5 generation retails for $2,809-$3,513, above the top of our catalog range for this brand — flagged below. |
The Predator lineup
Rush Series $449–$999
This collection brings together Predator break and jump cues, including BK4, BK Rush and Air Rush models. It suits players choosing a separate cue for the break or for jump shots, with different handle…
Sneaky Petes $405–$909
Sneaky Pete cues combine pointed designs with a relatively understated appearance. This collection includes Predator rosewood and patterned-wrap models alongside Scorpion no-wrap cues in red, white and blue. It suits players who like this…
BLAK
Predator's BLAK5 is the current fifth generation of the brand's flagship Blak line, built as much as a display piece as a playing cue. Genuine ebony forearms, curly maple accents, and alloy and Ivorine…
P3 Series $999–$1,079
Predator's P3 is the brand's core high-performance cue, engineered around a 30-piece maple-and-ash construction and a choice of Predator's low-deflection shafts. It sits between the classic-look Sneaky Pete and SP2 and the decorative flagship…
True Splice Series $1,099–$1,419
Predator's True Splice 16 is a full-splice cue built the traditional way, sixteen points spliced directly into an ebony forearm rather than veneered on. It pairs old-school joinery with a genuine leather wrap and…
SP2
Predator's SP2 takes the same classic silhouette as the Sneaky Pete and moves it into curlier maple and stained finishes, built to Predator's full construction standard rather than the plain end of the range.…
What joint does Predator use, and which shafts fit?
About 86% of the Predator cues we stock use the Uni-Loc joint. The joint is what decides shaft fitment — thread and face both have to match, so a shaft cut for a different pin will not thread on no matter how good it is.
Shafts that fit most Predator cues
Everything with a Uni-Loc joint · Joint & pin identifier · Shaft fit finder
Predator technology, in plain English
- REVO Carbon Fiber Shaft
- Predator's aerospace-grade carbon-fiber composite shaft, introduced in 2017, built to resist warping and humidity while delivering low cue-ball deflection.
- Uni-Loc Joint System
- A patented quick-release joint that seats shaft to butt with a single turn, used on most current Predator playing cues.
- Uni-Loc Weight Cartridge System
- A tool-free system for swapping weight cartridges in the handle so players can fine-tune cue weight without changing the balance point.
- C4+ Construction
- A four-piece spliced butt core combined with phenolic structural parts, used to add rigidity and consistency at the joint and bumper.
- P3 30-Piece Core
- A 30-piece core of alternating hard maple and dense ash used in the P3 line for added stiffness and a more solid hit.
What players say about Predator
Consistently praised for
- Players consistently cite REVO as one of the lowest-deflection shafts on the market, with a hit that doesn't change as the shaft ages or the room's humidity shifts.
- The Uni-Loc weight cartridge system is popular with players who like to fine-tune a cue's weight for different games or table conditions instead of buying a second cue.
- Predator's tour presence (more than half of the top-20 ranked pros, per the company) gives buyers confidence they're playing the same core shaft technology as top players.
- The C4+ and P3 construction lines are often described as feeling notably solid and stiff compared to single-piece-core cues in the same price range.
- Predator's warranty explicitly covers REVO shafts against warpage, which owners point to as unusual generosity for a carbon-fiber product.
Common criticisms
- Predator's flagship carbon-fiber and 30-piece-core cues run well above $1,000, pricing out casual and budget-conscious players who might otherwise want the shaft technology.
- Some of Predator's own numbered and named series (9K, Aspire) have thin public documentation outside the company's own retired-cue archive, making it hard for a shopper to independently verify what separates one generation from the next.
- Because Predator has run so many numbered and limited series over three decades, older or discontinued lines can be confusing to shop secondhand without a clear model reference.
- Poison exists specifically because Predator's core lineup starts well above typical beginner budgets; a first-time buyer usually has to look at the sister brand instead.
Who makes Predator?
Predator is a brand of Predator Group. Predator is the flagship brand of Predator Group, based in Jacksonville, Florida; the company also owns Poison, its accessible-price sister brand.
Brands under the same roof:
- Poison — Predator's accessible-price sister brand, built by the same engineering team around a Venom Carbon Fiber shaft instead of REVO
- Made in: Not disclosed by Predator or its retailers
- Warranty: A Limited Lifetime Warranty against manufacturing defects on non-custom cues, shafts, and extensions; cue cases and billiard balls carry a 1-year warranty. The warranty excludes warpage except on REVO carbon-fiber shafts, and excludes tips, ferrules, finishes, wraps, and bumpers, per Predator's published warranty policy.
Also worth a look at this price
If you like where Predator sits on price but want to compare before you commit, these land in the same range:
- McDermott — an American two-piece maker with its own G-Core low-deflection shaft at similar price points
- Cuetec — carbon-fiber shaft cues at a lower average price point than Predator's REVO lineup
Brand Compatibility
The joint is what decides whether a shaft fits, and most cues in Predator Cues use the Uni-Loc pin. That is the same Uni-Loc pin used across Bull Carbon, K2, Lucasi, Spartan and Summit, so shafts move between them — always confirm the exact pin before buying.
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Frequently asked questions about Predator Cues
How many Predator pool cues does Quarter King carry?
52, across ten lines from the entry-priced Aspire and Sneaky Pete series up to the flagship Ikon4, Throne3, and 9K cues.
What is the difference between Predator's Uni-Loc and Radial joints?
Both are proprietary quick-release pins. 34 of our 52 Predator cues use Uni-Loc and 18 use Radial; the pin on a cue determines which spare shaft fits it.
Can I put a REVO carbon fiber shaft on any Predator cue here?
Only if the shaft matches the cue's joint. Several Sneaky Pete, P3, and 9K listings note they pair with a choice of wood or REVO shafts; check the specific cue first.
Does Predator's warranty cover a cue bought at Quarter King?
Predator's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers eligible cues and shafts against manufacturing defects, excluding tips, ferrules, finishes, wraps, and bumpers, with REVO shafts separately warranted against warpage.
Which Predator lines are currently in stock at Quarter King?
BLAK and True Splice 16 have the most availability; Aspire, Sneaky Pete, Ikon4, Throne3, P3, 9K, and SP2 are fully out of stock as of this writing.
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