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Katana Pool Cues
Katana's pool cue lineup runs 25 published listings, 16 in stock, built around the brand's low-deflection shaft and a Uni-Loc joint on all but two models. The range splits into standard KAT-series playing cues and the color-driven Katana Dragon Cues sub-line detailed below. Prices run from about $420 up to about $720. Below the grid we cover the shaft build, the joint and wrap choices, and what to know about the warranty before you order.
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About Katana Pool Cues
About the Katana pool cue lineup
We carry 25 published Katana pool cues, 16 of them in stock, priced from about $420 up to about $720 with a median around $520. Flagship models here include the KAT01 (about $580), the KAT11 (about $540) and the KAT16 (about $670), all linen-wrapped. Every cue in this category wears a linen wrap. Eleven of the 25 (the standalone KAT-series and two break/jump cues) run Katana's own low-deflection shaft or a close variant; the other 14, the Dragon sub-line, use a different shaft of their own, covered in depth on the Dragon page linked below. Color runs the full palette we stock: black leads at 6 listings, blue, white and tan follow at 2 to 3 each, and charcoal, sunburst, red, pink, orange, brown and grey round out the rest. Katana itself is a house-branded line rather than an independent cuemaker with a standalone factory story, which is part of why you won't find a founder or founding-year claim on this page; we couldn't verify one from any source we trust.
The shaft technology, in plain English
10-piece radial lamination and the shortened ferrule
Katana's standard shaft glues together ten wedges of maple around a center line rather than turning the shaft from one solid blank, a construction independently confirmed by AZBilliards forum discussion of the earlier Katana II shaft and, in more detail, by a 2013 owner review that measured an 18-inch taper and a shaft weight of about 3.7 ounces. The payoff for the player is less squirt, meaning less sideways deflection of the cue ball, on off-center hits. Katana pairs that build with a 3/8-inch ferrule, shorter than the more common half-inch, which keeps more of the low-deflection maple closer to the tip. That exact shaft is what's under the nine standalone KAT-series cues in this category, with a version built on a hard rock maple, conical-break taper instead on the KATBJ01 break/jump cue. It is not what's under the 14 Dragon cues here: Dragon runs its own carbon-core maple or full carbon-fiber shaft, a different build covered on the Dragon page. That's also why the category-wide shaft-type tally, classic wood on 17 cues, carbon fiber on 7 and fiberglass on 1, actually mixes three distinct shaft designs rather than one: classic wood alone covers the standard KAT-series shaft, the KATBJ01 break shaft, and Dragon's own wood-and-carbon-core shaft.
Katana Tip by Tiger
The standard shaft wears a Katana-branded tip made by Tiger. Forum owners of the earlier Katana II describe the same tip-and-ferrule combination that's still on the shelf today, which suggests the spec has held steady across generations of the shaft. That tip draws the most consistent complaint in AZBilliards shaft threads over the years, from a 2013 owner calling it "garbage" on arrival to another buyer who found it miscues badly; the recurring advice is to swap it for a Kamui or Tiger Sniper tip before judging the shaft itself.
The lineup
Katana Dragon Cues
Katana Dragon Cues is the one sub-line inside this category: 14 published cues, 13 in stock, in seven forearm colors on the brand's laminated-maple cosmetic platform, built on a shaft of their own rather than the standard KAT-series shaft above. Each color comes as two separate cues, one with a wood-and-carbon-core shaft and one with a full carbon-fiber shaft, not one cue with a shaft option. Published retail pricing positions the line as a bold, design-forward mid-tier cue, below the manufacturer's suggested price on either version. See the full Katana Dragon Cues lineup for the full color and shaft breakdown.
The models we carry
Katana KAT01 Pool Cue, Multi-Color, Linen Wrap (KAT01)
The KAT01 pairs a cream forearm and butt sleeve dressed in smoked pearlite and black rectangles, with smoked diamond pearlite accents stacked between them, over the brand's standard low-deflection maple shaft and a 12.5mm Katana tip by Tiger. A Uni-Loc joint, stainless steel collar and black Irish linen wrap round out the build, offered in four weights, 18 to 21 ounces. It's about $580 and in stock on the KAT01 product page.
Katana KAT03 Cue (KAT03)
The KAT03 runs a cream forearm broken up by black, cream and sapphire blue pearlite drop points alternating with sapphire blue pearlite diamonds, on the same Uni-Loc joint and shaft as the standard lineup. It's available in four weights and priced about $580, though out of stock at the moment; see the KAT03 product page for restock status.
Katana KAT10 Cue (KAT10)
Where most of the lineup leans on inlay work, the KAT10 keeps things plain: a natural birdseye maple forearm and butt sleeve with no added points, on the same Uni-Loc joint and shaft as its siblings. AZBilliards members who researched this cue before buying describe Katana's build quality as comparable to other cues at the same price, though they note far less online discussion of the cue itself than of the shaft. It ships in four weights, is priced about $570, and is currently out of stock; check the KAT10 product page for availability.
Katana KAT11 Pool Cue, Brown, Linen Wrap (KAT11)
The KAT11 wears an African Ebony forearm and butt sleeve, a darker, more understated finish than the pearlite-inlay models nearby, on the same Uni-Loc joint and shaft. It comes in four weights and is priced about $540, in stock now on the KAT11 product page.
Katana KAT14 Cue (KAT14)
The KAT14 dresses a black forearm and butt sleeve with red pearl inlays and white floating diamond points, one of the more detailed finishes in the lineup. It's offered in four weights, priced about $580, and out of stock at the moment; the KAT14 product page has current status.
Katana KAT15 Cue (KAT15)
The KAT15 pairs a white forearm and butt sleeve with black points and small double arrows of green pearl, a lighter-toned finish than most of the lineup. It's available in four weights and runs about $670, currently out of stock; see the KAT15 product page.
Katana KAT16 Pool Cue, Multi-Color, Linen Wrap (KAT16)
The KAT16 goes bolder with a black forearm and butt sleeve set off by white, blue and grey points and blue inlaid diamonds. Four weights are offered, it's priced about $670, and it's out of stock right now; the KAT16 product page will show when it's back.
Katana KAT17 Cue (KAT17)
The KAT17 carries the most detailed finish in the standard lineup: a black forearm and butt sleeve with emerald green and white points, each ringed by a black Katana logo, plus double silver rings and silver dashes. It's the highest-priced cue in this category at about $720, offered in four weights, and out of stock at the moment; check the KAT17 product page for restock.
Katana KAT18 Cue (KAT18)
The KAT18 stands apart with a Zebrawood forearm and butt sleeve, a striped natural wood grain rather than a stained or inlaid finish, and a black collar with a silver ring in place of the stainless steel collar used elsewhere in the standard lineup. It's in stock and offered in four weights on the KAT18 product page; a price wasn't listed for this model at the time of writing, so check the product page for current cost.
Katana KATBJ01 Break/Jump Cue (KATBJ01)
The KATBJ01 swaps the low-deflection shaft for a 29-inch hard rock maple shaft with a conical break taper, built for break and jump duty. Its matte black forearm carries grey stripes and reflective Katana logos, the joint is the Katana Quick Release pin rather than Uni-Loc, and it breaks down further with an 11.5-inch jump handle. It's about $450 and out of stock; the KATBJ01 product page has current status.
Katana KATBJ03 Break/Jump Cue (KATBJ03)
The KATBJ03 shares the KATBJ01's hard rock maple, conical-break-taper shaft and Quick Release joint, but wears a matte silver forearm with black race stripes and foil logos, with a fiberglass-rated tip rather than the standard black G10. It's about $450 and out of stock; see the KATBJ03 product page for availability.
Materials and construction, explained
Pearlite shows up on more Katana forearms than any other inlay material, on the KAT01, KAT03 and KAT14 here. It's a synthetic mother-of-pearl look-alike, made to mimic the iridescent shell inlays custom cuemakers have used for a century without the cost or fragility of real shell, which is why production cuemakers lean on it for multi-point, multi-color designs like these.
Birdseye maple, on the KAT10, is prized for the small swirling eyes in the grain, a natural figure rather than a stain or inlay. African ebony, on the KAT11, is a dense, dark hardwood that adds a bit of heft compared to maple. Zebrawood, on the KAT18, gets its name from the alternating light and dark stripes naturally in the timber.
The Uni-Loc joint on 23 of the 25 cues in this category is a quick-release design: the male pin is smooth rather than threaded, and a recessed thread on the female side does the work rather than several full turns. Katana pairs it here with a stainless steel collar on the KAT-series cues, or a black phenolic collar on the two break/jump cues. For more on joint and shaft terms used across our catalog, see the glossary.
Joint, shaft and compatibility
23 of the 25 cues in this category use a Uni-Loc joint; the other 2 use a separate Katana Quick Release pin we don't have manufacturer documentation on. Shaft size runs 12.50mm on 16 cues, 12.70mm on 7, and 13.00mm on 2, in classic wood (17), carbon fiber (7) or fiberglass (1) construction. All 25 cues in this category wear a linen wrap, so wrap material isn't a decision point here the way shaft and color are. Most of the category, 23 of 25, are standard playing cues; 2 are dedicated jump cues and 2 are break cues, in case you need a specialty cue in the same family as your Katana playing cue. 16 of the 25 cues in this category are in stock right now; an out-of-stock color or model is a real-time inventory position, not a sign the line has been dropped. For shaft options beyond what's shown here, our shafts category covers the full range.
Who it suits
This is a category built for players who want a low-deflection shaft without premium-shaft prices, not players hunting a proprietary tournament joint. The price band here, about $420 to $670 for most of the lineup (about $720 at the very top), sits below what you'd pay for a comparable premium-brand low-deflection cue, which lines up with how retailers describe the Katana shaft: a budget-friendly alternative built to a similar idea.
Warranty and what to know before you buy
Our own catalog data lists a "Limited" warranty on the great majority of Katana catalog rows; product copy from a major online retailer for the Dragon line calls the same coverage a 1-year manufacturer's warranty. Neither source publishes exclusions, so confirm what's covered before you assume wrap, tip or finish issues are included. Nearly every cue in this category ships with joint protectors, and all of them are made in China according to our catalog data. AZBilliards forum members cite the warranty length and the Uni-Loc joint, rather than a proprietary alternative, as the two things that make them hesitate before buying.
What players say
Forum sentiment on the Katana shaft itself, which underpins every cue in this category, is mixed. Some AZBilliards posters rate it as good value next to OB and Predator shafts; at least one experienced player who has tried a long list of low-deflection shafts rated it among the worst. The one piece of advice that shows up regardless of which side of that debate someone is on: swap the factory tip before judging the shaft.
Cue-specific chatter is thinner than shaft chatter. On an AZBilliards thread about the KAT10, members note far less independent discussion of the KAT-series cue bodies than of the shaft, and describe build quality as in line with other cues at the same price; one buyer weighing this cue against the shaft's stronger reputation ordered a different brand's cue instead. Separately, owners of both a Katana and a Predator 314 or Z-series shaft call the Katana a middle ground: more deflection than Predator, less than plain maple, with a firmer hit since it isn't hollow at the tip end.
For the wider selection beyond the Katana name, see our full pool cues category, or head back to the Katana brand page for the shafts, cases and accessories that round out the line.
Katana Pool Cues Specs at a Glance
- Joint Type: Uni-Loc
- Shaft Size: 12.50mm, 12.70mm
- Wrap Options: Linen Wrap
- Shaft Material: Classic Wood, Carbon Fiber
- Colors: Black, Pink, Sunburst, Red
What Katana is known for
Katana is a value-priced pool cue brand that entered the market in 2013 built almost entirely around its own low-deflection carbon-fiber shaft technology, sold both on complete cues and as standalone replacement shafts for other brands' cues. Every Katana shaft uses a 10-piece radial carbon-fiber construction with a 12.5mm tip and a shortened 3/8-inch ferrule, aimed at players who want low-deflection performance without paying premium-brand prices. The Dragon series is Katana's main complete-cue line, paired with that same shaft technology, plus a dedicated carbon-fiber break/jump cue. Because the shafts fit a range of cues, Katana shows up as often as an upgrade shaft in a player's case as it does as a complete stick, and PoolDawg, an authorized Katana dealer, backs every cue and shaft with a one-year warranty against defects.
We currently stock 14 Katana items, from $428 to $518.
| Line | Typical price | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Dragon | $134 – $450 | Katana's main complete-cue line, built around the brand's low-deflection carbon-fiber shaft |
| Break/Jump | $400 – $674 | A dedicated carbon-fiber break and jump cue on the same shaft platform |
The Katana lineup
Katana Dragon Cues $428–$518
Katana Dragon Cues is a color-driven, laminated-maple design sold in seven forearm colors, each as two separate cues rather than one cue with a shaft option. We carry 14 published Dragon cues, 13 in…
Katana technology, in plain English
- Katana Carbon-Fiber Shaft
- Every Katana shaft uses 10-piece radial carbon-fiber construction with a 12.5mm tip and a shortened 3/8-inch ferrule, aimed at low deflection at a budget price.
- Standalone Shaft Options
- Katana sells its low-deflection shafts separately as well as on complete cues, so the same shaft technology can be fitted to other brands' cues where the joint pin matches.
What players say about Katana
Consistently praised for
- Buyers like getting a genuinely low-deflection carbon shaft at a price well under premium shaft brands.
- The shafts are popular as an upgrade on other cues, not just on complete Katana sticks.
- Owners describe the shafts as consistent and stable once broken in.
- The one-year warranty gives budget buyers more confidence than an unbranded import cue would offer.
Common criticisms
- Katana is a budget import brand, so forearm and inlay work is simple compared to custom or premium production cues.
- Resale value is low — Katana cues are bought to play with, not to collect.
- Because the shaft is the main selling point, the butts themselves get little independent attention or reputation among reviewers.
- One-year warranty coverage is short next to the lifetime warranties some competing brands offer.
Also worth a look at this price
If you like where Katana sits on price but want to compare before you commit, these land in the same range:
- Cuetec — another budget-friendly carbon-fiber shaft option with a wider dealer network
- Predator — premium carbon-fiber shaft performance if budget isn't the main constraint
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Frequently asked questions about Katana Pool Cues
What is the Katana Dragon Cues line?
It's Katana's color-driven cue sub-line, sold as two separate cues per color, one with a wood-and-carbon-core shaft and one with a full carbon-fiber shaft, priced from about $420 to $520 in our catalog.
What shaft size do Katana pool cues use?
12.50mm on 16 of the 25 cues in this category, 12.70mm on 7, and 13.00mm on 2, based on our current catalog data.
Do all Katana cues use a Uni-Loc joint?
Nearly all of them: 23 of 25 in this category. The other 2 use a separate Katana Quick Release pin we don't have manufacturer documentation on.
How much do Katana pool cues cost?
From about $420 up to about $720 in our current catalog, with a median around $520.
What do players say about Katana cues?
AZBilliards forum sentiment on the underlying shaft is mixed: some call it good value next to OB and Predator, others rank it among the weaker low-deflection shafts they've tried.
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