Customer Reviews

Minnesota Fats Hustler High Tech Grip Graphite Cue

5 star:		(8)
4 star:		(6)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Decent stick, I got the 20 oz metallic silver one, which is actually more of a gray or charcoal in my opinion, but no big deal. My issues were the same with the stickers as other reviews above and I kind of wish I could get rid of the big "GRAPHITE" graphic that's on it, and the packaging (I bought this item at the same time as a case for the cue) was in a box about 4x larger than it needed to be that arrived from UPS open. I left packaging feedback recommending next time using a shipping tube to send it. When I took out the cue though and removed all the wrapping, the cue was fine even though it practically fell out of the box. I have played about 40-50 games with it now, and I do like the feel of it, including balance, weight, solidness, and the way it glides through my bridge hand (I think that's the graphite talking - probably won't ever need hand chalk), and it's straight as an arrow too. It does have a funny taper to it just after the joint on the tip end, and I did think the grip would be a little different, like maybe rubberized or something (seems more like paper wrapped around it instead), but it's fine overall. If you're a pro looking for perfection, be prepared to spend $200 minimum, and up to $500 or even more, but this cue will be just fine for anyone on the amateur to lower-mid level. I mostly just play in bars and small time tournaments, and it definitely beats any bar's house cue I've ever used.

I recently bought this cue at Dunham's and I also bought a case for it but used the 20% off coupons they usually give out so the price was right.

I'm a good pool player but casual and like other people who wrote reviews I wanted equipment that is mine, similar to the darts I own, so I can play a consistent game.

I do not break with this stick on the advice of my father who is a great pool player but I'm sure it wouldn't hurt it. The extra weight gives me more time to concentrate on my shot rather than the power I'm putting behind it which is a big plus. My favorite thing about it, though, is the slick surface at the front of the stick. There is nothing I hate worse then my hand getting a little perspiration which in turn sticks to the cue and effects my shot. This cue eliminates that.

Great cue. I don't see myself having to buy another one in the foreseeable future.

For an amateur pool player, this cue is perfect. It has a nice feel and balance to it and the grip is good too. Doesn't come with a carrying case, so keep that in mind if you're planning on taking it places to play.

Contrary to the product description, the one I've received is 19 oz, and there isn't any easy way to replace the weight bolt. It seems that all MFH2X60 series come in two flavors - 19 or 20 oz. If you really need to specify the weight, you'd better look elsewhere. On the other hand, this is a pretty good beginner cue stick. When the two pieces are put together, the center of mass is about 4.5'' from the top edge of the grip. I'd have given it 4 stars if those "Made in China" labels weren't so hard to remove (in fact, I had to use isopropanol to clean off the adhesive residue along the shaft).

After my last expensive Huebler cue developed a warped shaft despite all my care I decided never to spend on an expensive cue again. I saw this graphite shaft cue and decided to grab one. Overall it's a nice cue. I like the graphite shaft as it's practically care free. I can let friends use my cue now without stressing about them dropping it and dinging the shaft (I hang with a few drunken idiots). This does the job. It's solid and balanced- hits well. I like the way it looks and I'm over trying to impress people with an expensive cue.

The cue itself is good quality (for 45 $) and nice to play (good cue for beginners), but the labels which were on the cue were so hard to remove (took about 10 minutes to remove and clean it). Not well thought out.
I thought the cue to be made in the US - it ist NOT. There's a label on it: Made in China. I don't think that this fact was mentioned in the description.
(I bought the Minnesota Fats Hustler High Tech Grip Graphite Cue in orange)

This cue stick has improved my game dramatically by keeping one more variable constant. When I would play one pool game location to the next, I would end up with a rental cue and sometimes it would throw off my game. I am not expert but I know for sure that your game will improve if you stick to 1 cue that you are used to. The unique grip gives you better control and I have controlled my scratches much more.

Exactly as described, very straight, plays well. A little heavy on the butt end, but other than that much better than the general one piece cues available at the pool hall...

I purchased this cue because I am a beginner on a pool league and needed to have my own stick to prevent the "variable" factor of using the crappy house cues. I selected this particular cue because it was in my budget (under $60) and had good reviews; I however, do not find it to be as great as the reviews have made it seem. I ordered the 19 oz. cue and received the 20 oz. version. It does have removable weights in the bottom to make it as light as 18.5 oz, but I have not had an opportunity to go through the hassle of removing the weights. I understand that is a nice feature in general, but I didn't want to change the weight, I wanted a cue that is simply 19 oz. When I received the cue, there were stickers and labels ALL over it! I saw the reviews about the made in china sticker... that was the least of the problems. There was 3 sticker labels on the cue. All of them were difficult to remove and all of them left a sticky residue. I also found that the stick is very masculine and the graphite is smooth, but I still needed chalk with this cue (going to get a billiard glove here soon). Overall I am not thrilled. I am stuck with it now though, so I am going to purchase a different cue (one with a traditional wood shaft) and keep this for a break stick in the meantime. :o/

I was tired of using random sticks and having that variable in my game. I'm not the greatest pool player but using random busted sticks at different places wasn't helping anything. I purchased this stick to eliminate one of those variables and it certainly has helped quite a bit!

One part of this stick I enjoy a lot is the different textures it has. From the smooth soft texture starting from the tip going about 2 feet down which helps the stick slide smoothly when there is no chalk for your hands at the tables. Then the black textured grip. Followed by the glossy coat covering the rest of the stick.

The only reason i didn't rate this stick 5 stars is because when i received it in the mail there were two small dents in the stick.