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Action VAL21 Value Cue

Original price was: $103.00.Current price is: $92.70.

Action VAL21 pool cue featuring 29″ Hard rock maple, 10-12″ Pro taper shaft. value-oriented quality.

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The Action VAL21 Value Cue is a Action playing cue sold by Quarter King Billiards. It has a 5/16X18 joint and a 13.00mm classic wood shaft. It lists at $93, with free shipping over $98 and 30-day returns.

Description

Action built the VAL21 as a Value-line cue, pairing its core spec with its own colorway. Action built the VAL21 around a 5/16×18 joint, a 13mm classic wood shaft, a wrapless handle, and a red finish.

It’s an easy pick for a second or backup cue given the price. It’s an easy add for a second cue without spending much beyond what the first one cost. We’re currently out of stock on the VAL21, though other Action cues in this same line are usually in stock. The VAL21 is one entry in a catalog where Action reuses the same handful of joints and shafts across many names.

Additional information

Weight	1.4 lbs
Dimensions	3 × 3 × 33 in
Tip	13mm leather tip
Color	Red
Ferrule	1" Fiber linen ferrule
Shaft	29" Hard rock maple, 10-12" Pro taper
Pin	5/16 x 18
Collar	Black collar with silver ring
Forearm	Burgundy stained Maple with four white overlay points
Butt Sleeve	Burgundy stained maple with four white overlay rectangles
Butt Plate	Black with silver Action logo
Bumper	Action plug bumper – BUMPACT
Weight Changable	Yes
Type of weight bolt	WBACT
Comes With Joint Protector?	No
Select an option	18, 19, 20, 21
Comes With Extension?	No
Comes With Case?	No
Warranty	Limited
Cue Type	Playing
Made in	China
Shaft Type	Classic Wood

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Weight & Balance

This cue is offered in WBACT, Yes. A lighter cue is easier to accelerate for a whippy, spin-friendly stroke; a heavier cue plants more solidly and drives the cue ball with less effort. Most players settle between 19 and 20 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for Action VAL21 Value Cue
Tip	13mm leather tip
Color	Red
Ferrule	1" Fiber linen ferrule
Shaft	29" Hard rock maple, 10-12" Pro taper
Pin	5/16 x 18
Collar	Black collar with silver ring
Forearm	Burgundy stained Maple with four white overlay points
Butt Sleeve	Burgundy stained maple with four white overlay rectangles
Butt Plate	Black with silver Action logo
Bumper	Action plug bumper - BUMPACT
Weight Changable	Yes
Type of weight bolt	WBACT
Comes With Joint Protector?	No
Comes With Extension?	No
Comes With Case?	No
Warranty	Limited
Cue Type	Playing
Made in	China
Shaft Type	Classic Wood
SKU	VAL21
Shipping Weight	1.4 lbs

Questions about this cue

What joint does the Action VAL21 Value Cue use?

It uses a 5/16X18 joint. That means any 5/16X18 shaft will thread straight onto this butt, so you can add a spare or upgrade later without changing cues. If you are matching a shaft you already own, check its pin against 5/16X18 before ordering — joints are not cross-compatible.

What shaft diameter is the Action VAL21 Value Cue?

This cue ships with a 13.00mm shaft. Thinner shafts put more spin on the cue ball and feel crisper through the stroke; larger diameters feel fuller and are more forgiving on off-centre hits. Neither is better — it comes down to how you like the cue to hit.

Is this a carbon fiber or wood shaft cue?

The Action VAL21 Value Cue comes with a Classic Wood shaft. Carbon fiber will not warp, ignores humidity and deflects less; quality maple gives the traditional feel a lot of players still prefer. Both play at a high level, so pick the one that matches how you want the cue to feel.

What is the Action VAL21 Value Cue built for?

It is set up as a playing cue. Playing cues are balanced for control on shot-making, break cues are heavier with a harder tip for power transfer, and jump cues are short and light to get the cue ball airborne. Using the right one also protects your playing cue from break wear.

What kind of grip does it have?

The grip is wrapless. Irish linen wicks sweat and stays tacky, leather is plush and premium, and a no-wrap finish is fast and needs no maintenance. If your hands run warm, linen is usually the safer pick.

Is Quarter King an authorized Action dealer?

Yes. We are an authorized Action dealer, so this cue is genuine and carries the full manufacturer warranty against warpage and defects in workmanship. Warranty claims go through us — you do not have to deal with the factory yourself.

How fast does it ship, and can I return it?

Shipping is free on orders over $98 in the contiguous US, $5.50 flat otherwise, and you get tracking as soon as it moves. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery on unchalked, unused product — contact us first for a return authorization so it is credited without delay.

Specs checked and written up by Quarter King Billiards. Last reviewed August 18, 2026. Ask us about this cue