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Scorpion Cues
Quarter King carries 27 Scorpion pool cues, priced from about $70 to about $410 across four lines: Wood, Carbon Fiber, Sneaky Pete, and One-Piece. Below is a plain breakdown of what each line is built from, a spec table by series, and where the joint, shaft, and wrap choices line up with our joint-type, shaft-size, and shaft-type pages. For everything else Scorpion makes, cases, gloves, replacement shafts, and more, see the Scorpion brand page.
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4.9/5 average from 46 customer reviews across Scorpion Cues.
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About Scorpion Cues
About Scorpion Pool Cues
Scorpion is an entry-level, two-piece production cue line built for players moving up from a house
cue or shopping for their first real stick. Quarter King carries 27 Scorpion cues, priced from about
$70 for the fiberglass one-piece models up to about $410 for the Carbon Fiber and Sneaky Pete lines.
The lineup splits into four series, Wood, Carbon Fiber, Sneaky Pete, and One-Piece, each built around a
different shaft and joint combination detailed below. Two model names sometimes seen on individual
listings, the SCO114/SCO116 pairing and the Johnny Archer JAR01/JAR02 pairing, are marketing names
within the Wood series rather than separate lines, so all four of those SKUs are grouped under Scorpion
Wood on this page and in the table below.
Stock moves by line rather than evenly across the shelf. Of the 27 cues, 21 are in stock as of this
writing; the Carbon Fiber and Sneaky Pete lines are fully in stock, the One-Piece line has one of two
models in stock, and the Wood series has 5 of its 18 cues temporarily out. Color choice is concentrated
in the older, larger lines: the Wood series offers 10 colorways, Carbon Fiber offers 5, Sneaky Pete
offers 4 (red, white, blue, and black trim), and the two One-Piece cues come in black or a natural tan
finish, 11 colors across the category in total.
Construction, in plain English
Every cue in this category is built around three parts that matter most to how it plays: the joint,
the shaft, and the wrap. The joint is the connector that lets a two-piece cue break down for a case;
Scorpion uses three joint types across its lines, Inox Quick Release, Radial, and Uni-Loc, plus a fixed
one-piece build with no joint at all. The shaft is the thin upper half that runs through your bridge
hand, and Scorpion builds most of its shafts from carbon fiber, with the Johnny Archer JAR01 and JAR02
models using a classic wood shaft instead and the One-Piece cues using fiberglass. Our own listing copy
also describes the Wood series forearm, the wood section between the shaft and the joint, as hard rock
maple.
The wrap is the grip section on the butt, and it is mostly a comfort and cosmetic choice rather than
a performance one. Scorpion's Wood series offers wrapless, Irish linen, and leather
options depending on the model, while the Carbon Fiber and Sneaky Pete lines run wrapless, and the
carbon fiber break cue uses a sport wrap instead. Our glossary covers all of these terms, plus tip, ferrule, and taper, if you want the
fuller explanation. If you own a Scorpion cue already, a matching joint protector set and hard case are
both in our accessories and cases categories.
Tip and ferrule specs, per our own product listings, follow the shaft: the Sneaky Pete cues and the
One-Piece cues both ship with a 12.25mm layered medium tip, on a black ferrule for the Sneaky Pete cues
and a white ferrule for the One-Piece cues. That is a mid-hardness tip suited to a player who has not
yet settled on a harder or softer preference, and it is a straightforward swap for a cue and tip shop if
you develop one later.
The Scorpion series lineup
| Series | SKUs | Shaft | Wrap | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpion Wood | 18 cues | Carbon fiber, 12.00mm (classic wood on JAR01/JAR02) | Wrapless, linen, or leather | about $160 to about $290 | Mixed stock |
| Scorpion Carbon Fiber | 4 cues | Carbon fiber, 12.75mm (13.80mm on the break cue) |
Wrapless (sport wrap on the break cue) | about $410 | In stock |
| Scorpion Sneaky Pete | 3 cues | Carbon fiber, 12.25mm | Wrapless | about $410 |
In stock |
| Scorpion One-Piece | 2 cues | Fiberglass, 12.25mm | Wrapless | about $70 |
Mixed stock |
Scorpion Wood
The largest line in the brand, Scorpion Wood covers 18 cues built on an Inox Quick Release joint and
a hard rock maple forearm, most with a carbon fiber shaft. Wrap options run from wrapless models like
the SW13 and SW21,
to Irish linen wraps such as the SW02 and SW10, to leather-wrapped models like the SW30. The line also includes the brand's two Johnny Archer
models, the JAR01 and JAR02, built with a classic wood shaft rather than carbon
fiber. Across the 18 cues, 13 are in stock at a given time and 10 different colorways are represented,
the widest color range of any Scorpion line.
Scorpion Carbon Fiber
Four cues make up this line: three sneaky-pete-style playing cues in neon green, purple, and yellow
finishes, the SCO123, SCO124, and SCO125, plus a dedicated grey break
cue, the SCOCBK, built on a thicker
13.80mm shaft with a sport wrap instead of a bare grip. All four are in stock, and the line spans 5
colors overall.
Scorpion Sneaky Pete
A separate three-cue line from the Carbon Fiber series above, Scorpion's Sneaky Pete cues, the SCO120 in red, SCO121 in white, and SCO122 in blue, use a Uni-Loc
joint and a 12.25mm carbon fiber shaft, and each is available across four weights from 18 to 21
ounces. All three are currently in stock.
Scorpion One-Piece
Built for a table rather than a person, the SCOOP01 and SCOOP05 are fixed one-piece
fiberglass cues meant for bar and house duty, sold in weights from 18 to 21 ounces at about $70. Both
are made in China with a Limited warranty, per our own product listings. The black SCOOP01 is currently
out of stock; the natural-finish SCOOP05 is available.
Joint, shaft and compatibility
If you already own a Scorpion cue and want to check compatibility before buying a replacement shaft,
the joint is the first thing to match: Wood-series cues use an Inox Quick Release joint, Carbon Fiber-series cues use a Radial joint, and Sneaky Pete cues use a Uni-Loc joint. Shaft diameter runs from 12.00mm on the Wood series to 12.25mm
on Sneaky Pete and One-Piece cues, up to 12.75mm and 13.80mm on the Carbon Fiber line and its break cue. Material follows a
similar split, mostly carbon fiber, with classic wood on the two Johnny Archer models and fiberglass on the One-Piece cues. Our full shafts category carries Scorpion's own replacement shafts
alongside every other diameter and material we stock.
Weight is listed as a separate option on the Sneaky Pete and One-Piece cues, each offered in four
weights from 18 to 21 ounces, so you can pick a specific weight rather than taking whatever the case
model ships at. The Wood and Carbon Fiber listings do not list weight as a separate choice in our
current data, so check the individual product page for the shipped weight before you order if that
detail matters for your stroke.
Who Scorpion Pool Cues suits
Scorpion's cue lineup is built for the same buyer across the AZBilliards threads we reviewed:
someone moving up from a bar or rental cue who wants a two-piece playing cue without spending
custom-cue money. Posters on those forums note that the brand is priced and marketed as an entry-level
line first, describing it as a cue where you get what you pay for, with the fit and finish, rather than
the joint system or inlay work, being where the lower price shows up.
Shaft feel is the detail worth testing in person. Forum members who compare a Scorpion shaft against
a traditional wood shaft describe the composite build as needing a short break-in period, and at least
one recommends a light sanding to smooth the feel once you own it. If you already play with a preferred
shaft taper, trying before you buy, or starting with one of the lower-priced Wood models, is worth the
extra step.
The four lines suit slightly different buyers within that group. The Wood series, with the most color
and wrap choices at the lowest price band, fits a first-time buyer figuring out what they like. The
Carbon Fiber and Sneaky Pete lines, both priced higher and built with a single consistent shaft spec,
suit a player who already knows they want a carbon fiber hit. The One-Piece cues are built for a table
owner or league captain who needs a durable house cue rather than a personal one.
Warranty and what to know
Our own product listings for Scorpion's one-piece cues state a Limited warranty against
manufacturing defects, the standard term for a cue built at this price point. As with any entry-level
cue, normal wear items, tips, wraps, and finish, sit outside that coverage, so plan on a tip
replacement or a wrap refresh over the life of the cue rather than expecting warranty coverage to
include them. If a specific model's listing states a different term, treat that product page as the
current source, since coverage can vary by item within the brand.
For the rest of what Scorpion makes, cases, gloves, joint protectors, a cue ball, and replacement
shafts, see the Scorpion brand page. To compare Scorpion against the
rest of what we carry, our full pool cues shop covers every
brand and price point in the store.
Scorpion Cues Specs at a Glance
- Joint Type: Inox Quick Release, Uni-Loc, One-Piece
- Shaft Size: 12.00mm, 12.40mm, 12.25mm, 13.80mm
- Wrap Options: Wrapless, Linen Wrap, Leather Wrap, Sport Wrap
- Shaft Material: Classic Wood, Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass
- Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Grey
What Scorpion is known for
Scorpion is one of CueStix International's own in-house cue brands, built and marketed by CueStix rather than an independently owned company — CueStix groups it alongside its own Action, Athena, Elite, Outlaw, and Voodoo lines as "CueStix Brand" pool cues. The lineup runs from basic entry-level SW-series maple cues through carbon-fiber sneaky pete cues and a matching carbon-fiber break cue, all built around a stiff, conical-tapered maple shaft, a 12mm tip, and CueStix's Innox quick-release joint, which locks the cue together with about a quarter twist instead of threading a full turn. The brand leans into an aggressive scorpion mascot and "intimidation factor" marketing rather than tournament pedigree, and is positioned as a durable, no-nonsense cue for bar leagues and everyday players rather than collectors.
We currently stock 21 Scorpion items, from $72 to $405.
| Line | Typical price | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Starter / SW Series | $72 – $220 | Entry maple cues with a stiff conical shaft and 12mm tip for everyday bar and league play |
| Carbon Fiber Sneaky Pete | $220 – $405 | Carbon-fiber-shafted sneaky pete cues and matching break cue with the Innox quick-release joint |
The Scorpion lineup
Scorpion Wood Cues $197–$288
Scorpion Wood is the brand's traditional wood-forearm playing cue line, built on a hard rock maple shaft with a quick-release joint, sold in a range of metallic stained forearm colors with a black Irish…
Scorpion Carbon Fiber Cues $405
Scorpion Carbon Fiber covers the brand's carbon-shaft Sneaky Pete and break cues, built on a 29-inch carbon-fiber shaft with a Uni-Loc-compatible quick-release joint rather than the maple shaft used in Scorpion's Wood line, aimed…
Scorpion Sneaky Pete $405
The Scorpion Sneaky Pete line pairs a carbon fiber shaft with a plain, no-wrap forearm in a classic sneaky pete profile, sold in red, white, or blue. All three colorways share the same shaft,…
Scorpion One-Piece Cues $72
Scorpion's one-piece cues are fiberglass-shafted house cues built for bar and rec-room duty rather than for a travel case. Two lengths and finishes are available. Here is what our own catalog confirms about the…
What joint does Scorpion use, and which shafts fit?
About 57% of the Scorpion cues we stock use the Inox Quick Release 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.
Everything with a Inox Quick Release joint · Joint & pin identifier · Shaft fit finder
Scorpion technology, in plain English
- Innox Quick-Release Joint
- A twist-lock joint that assembles the cue with about a quarter turn instead of threading it closed
What players say about Scorpion
Consistently praised for
- Stiff, conical maple shaft feels solid and consistent for the price
- Innox quick-release joint is genuinely faster to assemble than a threaded joint
- Carbon fiber sneaky pete option adds durability without a big price jump
- Wide range of bold color and graphic options for players who want a distinct look
Common criticisms
- As a CueStix in-house brand, it doesn't carry the pedigree of an independent custom maker
- 12mm tip and stiff shaft are built for durability, not low-deflection performance
- Warranty terms aren't published separately from other CueStix house brands
- Aggressive graphic branding won't appeal to players who want a plain, traditional look
Who makes Scorpion?
Scorpion is a brand of Cuestix International. Scorpion is one of CueStix International's own house cue brands, made and sold directly by CueStix rather than by an independent manufacturer.
Brands under the same roof:
- Action — another CueStix in-house budget cue brand
- Voodoo — CueStix's mid-tier in-house cue brand
- Outlaw — another CueStix in-house cue brand
- Made in: Not disclosed by Scorpion or its retailers
Also worth a look at this price
If you like where Scorpion sits on price but want to compare before you commit, these land in the same range:
- Action — a similar CueStix budget cue with a wider style range
- Predator SP — a carbon fiber sneaky pete at a higher price with a recognized performance shaft
Brand Compatibility
The joint is what decides whether a shaft fits, and a good share of the cues in Scorpion Cues use the Inox Quick Release pin. Match that pin on any replacement shaft, or ask us and we will confirm the fit.
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Frequently asked questions about Scorpion Cues
How many Scorpion cues does Quarter King carry?
27 cues, split across four lines: Wood (18), Carbon Fiber (4), Sneaky Pete (3), and One-Piece (2).
What is the price range for Scorpion pool cues?
About $70 for the fiberglass One-Piece models up to about $410 for the Carbon Fiber and Sneaky Pete lines, with the Wood series priced between about $160 and about $290.
What joint do Scorpion cues use?
It depends on the line: Inox Quick Release on Wood cues, Radial on Carbon Fiber cues, and Uni-Loc on Sneaky Pete cues. The One-Piece cues are a fixed build with no joint.
Are Scorpion one-piece cues good for a home table?
Yes. The SCOOP01 and SCOOP05 are fiberglass one-piece cues built for bar and house duty rather than personal use, priced at about $70 with a Limited warranty.
Do Scorpion cues use wood or carbon fiber shafts?
Mostly carbon fiber. The Johnny Archer JAR01 and JAR02 use a classic wood shaft instead, and the One-Piece cues use fiberglass.
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