Xcel XC12 Red Curly Design Pool Cue

$139.99

The Xcel XC12 is a red curly design pool cue with a wrapless handle, a 29-inch hard rock maple shaft and a 13 mm layered green soft tip. It joins together on a 5/16 x 18 joint and finishes with a cream Implex butt cap and compression bumper. Choose a weight between 18 and 21 oz and you have an entry-level cue that is easy to pick out in any rack.

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The Xcel XC12 Red Curly Design Pool Cue is a Xcel playing cue sold by Quarter King Billiards. It has a 5/16X18 joint and a 13.00mm classic wood shaft. It is in stock at $140, with free shipping over $98 and 30-day returns.

Description

Anyone after a red pool cue at an entry-level spec should look at the Xcel XC12. It comes from the XC curly-design line in the Xcel range, where cues share a hard rock maple shaft, a 13 mm tip and a 5/16 x 18 joint, and it works for casual bar, league or home play.

The 13 mm layered green soft tip sits on a 100% hard rock maple shaft that measures 29 inches. The shaft also carries a glossy black collar of 10 mm, while the butt gets a cream Implex cap and a compression bumper. Nothing here is fussy, and the specification is easy to read at a glance.

The red curly design covers the wrapless handle, with black as the second shade. Weight options run 18, 19, 20 and 21 oz, selected on the product page before you add the cue to your cart, so the XC12 can be matched to your stroke, whether you like a lighter cue through the ball or a heavier one behind it.

Additional information

Brand	Xcel
Color	Black, Red
Wrap Type	Wrapless
Joint Type	5/16X18
Shaft Size	13.00mm
Cue Type	Playing
Shaft Type	Classic Wood
Select an option	18, 19, 20, 21
Tip	13mm Layered Green Soft Tip
Shaft	100% Hard Rock Maple
Collar	10mm Black Glossy
Pin	5/16 x 18
Wrap	Wrapless – Red Curly Design
Butt Plate	Cream Implex
Bumper	Compression
Shaft Length	29"
Available Weights	18 – 21oz

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Specifications

Specifications for Xcel XC12 Red Curly Design Pool Cue
Color	Black, Red
Wrap Type	Wrapless
Joint Type	5/16X18
Shaft Size	13.00mm
Cue Type	Playing
Shaft Type	Classic Wood
Tip	13mm Layered Green Soft Tip
Shaft	100% Hard Rock Maple
Collar	10mm Black Glossy
Pin	5/16 x 18
Wrap	Wrapless - Red Curly Design
Butt Plate	Cream Implex
Bumper	Compression
Shaft Length	29"
Available Weights	18 - 21oz
SKU	XC12

Questions about this cue

What joint does the Xcel XC12 Red Curly Design Pool 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 Xcel XC12 Red Curly Design Pool 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 Xcel XC12 Red Curly Design Pool 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 Xcel XC12 Red Curly Design Pool 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 Xcel dealer?

Yes. We are an authorized Xcel 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 13, 2026. Ask us about this cue