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Athena ATH45 Cue

Rated 4.89 out of 5 based on 9 customer ratings

Original price was: $339.00.Current price is: $305.10.

Maple playing cue with multi-colored butterfly and vine artwork, a hard rock maple pro taper shaft, 5/16×18 piloted joint, black Irish linen wrap and an included extension.

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SKU: ATH45 Categories: Athena Pool Cues, Pool Cues Brand: Athena

The Athena ATH45 Cue is a Athena playing cue sold by Quarter King Billiards. It has a 5/16X18 Piloted joint and a 13.00mm classic wood shaft. It lists at $305, with free shipping over $98 and 30-day returns.

Description

The Athena ATH45 has a maple forearm and butt sleeve decorated with multi-colored butterfly and vine designs. The wrap is black Irish linen, the butt plate is black with a silver Athena logo, and the bumper is black rubber.

As a playing cue it relies on a hard rock maple shaft with a 10 to 12 inch pro taper, a seven-layer vacuum sealed boar skin tip and a 1 inch fiber linen ferrule. Its 5/16×18 piloted joint is fitted with a stainless steel collar, plus a black composite ring that holds a thin silver ring. A piloted pin pairs the threads with a smooth pilot section that helps the shaft seat squarely in the butt.

The ATH45 is offered in 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21 oz, and its weight bolt lets the weight be changed. An extension is included, but there is no case and there are no joint protectors. The warranty is a limited one year manufacturer warranty, and the cue is made in China.

Additional information

Weight	3.5 lbs
Dimensions	3 × 3 × 33 in
UPC	822114029476, 822114029483, 822114029490, 822114029506, 822114030038
Wrap Type	Linen Wrap
Shaft Size	13.00mm
Brand	Athena
Joint Type	5/16X18 Piloted
Tip	12.5mm 7-layered tip
Color	Multicolor, Tan
Ferrule	1" Fiber linen ferrule
Shaft	29" Hard rock maple, 10-12" Pro taper
Pin	5/16×18
Collar	Black collar with silver ring
Forearm	Maple with multi-colored butterfly and vine designs
Butt Sleeve	Maple with multi-colored butterfly and vine designs
Butt Plate	Black with silver Athena logo
Bumper	Black rubber
Weight Changable	Yes
Type of weight bolt	WBACT
Comes With Joint Protector?	No
Comes With Extension?	Extension included
Comes With Case?	No
Select an option	17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Warranty	Limited 1 year Manufacturer
Made in	China
Cue Type	Playing
Shaft Type	Classic Wood

10 reviews for Athena ATH45 Cue

Rated 5 out of 5

Beth M. – custom

Purchase Review

Baught a Athena ATH45 cue stick for the wife. She loves it. It’s what she always wanted. Used it a few times and won her matches. Just one of my better purchases from PoolDawg.
Rated 5 out of 5

Ann H. – custom

Athena ATH45 Pool Pool cue

This pool stick is wonderful! I am impressed by the butterflies on it! It shoots real seamless just what I was looking for! Thanks pooldawg, Melissa Kramer
Rated 5 out of 5

Sarah A. – custom

Great gift.

Bought an Athena and case for my girlfriend. Earned many points.
Rated 4 out of 5

Jim C. – custom

Nice look

I have to say, nice look
Rated 5 out of 5

Jordan F. – custom

Athena cue

I must admit, my fiancé loves it. Stellar.
Rated 5 out of 5

Lisa K. – custom

She loves it!

Bought this for my wife. She absolutely loves it. She’s a novice, but I played a couple racks with it. It’s silky, good reaction, extremely playable. Quality cue.
Rated 5 out of 5

Pat B. – custom

LOVE

I absolutely love my stick! It’s gorgeous and light. Only problem was the tip is 13.5 and I play with 11/11.5. Other than that flawless.
Rated 5 out of 5

Alex C. – custom

Love my stick

I really am impressed by my Athena butterfly stick. I just wish they wouldn’t have put a sticker on it lol!!!!
Rated 5 out of 5

Beth E. – custom

All was wonderful in the end.

the staff at Pooldawg were right on when I had a concern with my new pool cue stick. They needed a picture and video to make it right, and were speedy with the follow up correction. I love the replacement stick.
Rated 5 out of 5

Amy W. – custom

New Cue

The pool cue was delivered on time and in fantastic condition. Pooldawg always comes through. Thank you!

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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.

This model takes a weight-bolt system, so the weight and balance point can be tuned after purchase. Adding weight toward the butt moves the balance rearward for a more planted feel; less weight shifts it forward for a livelier stroke. The balance point on a finished cue usually sits about 18 to 19 inches from the butt.

Specifications

Specifications for Athena ATH45 Cue
UPC	822114029476, 822114029483, 822114029490, 822114029506, 822114030038
Wrap Type	Linen Wrap
Shaft Size	13.00mm
Joint Type	5/16X18 Piloted
Tip	12.5mm 7-layered tip
Color	Multicolor, Tan
Ferrule	1" Fiber linen ferrule
Shaft	29" Hard rock maple, 10-12" Pro taper
Pin	5/16x18
Collar	Black collar with silver ring
Forearm	Maple with multi-colored butterfly and vine designs
Butt Sleeve	Maple with multi-colored butterfly and vine designs
Butt Plate	Black with silver Athena logo
Bumper	Black rubber
Weight Changable	Yes
Type of weight bolt	WBACT
Comes With Joint Protector?	No
Comes With Extension?	Extension included
Comes With Case?	No
Warranty	Limited 1 year Manufacturer
Made in	China
Cue Type	Playing
Shaft Type	Classic Wood
SKU	ATH45
Shipping Weight	3.5 lbs

Questions about this cue

What joint does the Athena ATH45 Cue use?

It uses a 5/16X18 Piloted joint. That means any 5/16X18 Piloted 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 Piloted before ordering — joints are not cross-compatible.

What shaft diameter is the Athena ATH45 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 Athena ATH45 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 Athena ATH45 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 linen wrap. 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 Athena dealer?

Yes. We are an authorized Athena 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 October 30, 2026. Ask us about this cue

Compatible Shafts

This cue uses a 5/16X18 Piloted joint, so these shafts thread straight onto it. Not sure? Send us the cue and we will confirm the fit before you buy.