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Athena ATH46 pool cue designed for women, featuring artistic dragonfly design and optimized sizing for skill development.

Athena ATH46 Cue – 18 oz (ATH46 18)

Name: Athena ATH46 Cue - 18 oz
Brand: Athena
SKU: ATH46 18
Availability: InStock

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

The 18 oz Athena ATH46 pairs dragonfly artwork on grey and white with a 12.5mm layered boar skin tip, a hard rock maple pro taper shaft and a piloted 5/16×18 joint.

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SKU: ATH46 18 Categories: Athena Pool Cues, Pool Cues Brand: Athena

The Athena ATH46 Cue - 18 oz is a Athena playing cue sold by Quarter King Billiards. It has a 5/16X18 Piloted joint and a 12.50mm classic wood shaft. It is in stock at $305, with free shipping over $98 and 30-day returns.

Description

Dragonflies drift across the faded grey and white forearm and sleeve of this 18 oz Athena ATH46, joined by green leaves and a metallic grey and white pattern that fades in and out. The butt plate is black with a silver Athena logo, and an Athena plug bumper with an extension insert closes the end of the cue.

Grip comes from a black Irish linen wrap. Up front, the 12.5mm tip is a seven-layer, vacuum sealed boar skin design on a hard rock maple shaft with a 10 to 12 inch pro taper, and the ferrule is 1 inch fiber linen. The joint is a piloted 5/16×18 pin behind a stainless steel collar.

At 18 oz the cue sits one step above the lightest weight in the range, and the weight bolt allows further changes. It includes an extension but no case or joint protectors, and the manufacturer provides a limited one year warranty. It is made in China.

Additional information

Weight	3.5 lbs
Select an option	18
Wrap Type	Linen Wrap
Joint Type	5/16X18 Piloted
Shaft Size	12.50mm
Cue Type	Playing
Shaft Type	Classic Wood

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Weight & Balance

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 ATH46 Cue - 18 oz
Select an option	18
Wrap Type	Linen Wrap
Joint Type	5/16X18 Piloted
Shaft Size	12.50mm
Cue Type	Playing
Shaft Type	Classic Wood
SKU	ATH46 18
Shipping Weight	3.5 lbs

Questions about this cue

What joint does the Athena ATH46 Cue - 18 oz 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 ATH46 Cue - 18 oz?

This cue ships with a 12.50mm 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 ATH46 Cue - 18 oz 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 ATH46 Cue - 18 oz 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.