How do you know if a pool stick is quality made?

I'm thinking about buying my bf a pool stick for Christmas because he's a big pool fanatic. I know nothing about pool or how to choose a pool stick...I can't afford any of the really fancy $1000 ones haha. I'm looking for something around $50 ish dollars...

I'm trying to find a pool cue for my boyfriend for Chrstmas.. He specifically wants one with a FLAME design.. I've searched and only found two... One made by Viking, One made by Players Cues ... What i need to know is.. are the players cues of good quality...

Im looking to get a cheap new cue stick to take to the pool hall. What I want to know is, have you ever used an Action Cue, and what did you think?( in terms of quality, shaft, tip, durability, etc.) These cues are very nice looking and VERY low in price...

I just bought this in a pretty good deal and was just wondering if anyone has used one of them and how you like it. Or if you know someone that has one and how they like it. There doesn't appear to be too many reviews of it online. Any other information...

i have a 7 foot 4 inches pool table. I got that detail when i bought my table. the pool balls that i got were preety cheap so the colour is now off. I am looking to buy new pool balls but i dont know if all pool tables take teh same sized pool balls...

I just want a pool stick with the logo on it or something like that for my boyfriend. Is there one or a website where it can be custum made?

My bf recently took up pool as a hobby. Hes been talking about how he wants his own pool stick so I was thinking for V-Day Id get him one. I know nothing about what ones are good etc. Any suggestions?

I Bought A Richmond Pool Cue Last Week From www.richmondcues.com and loved the quality and price. I would Love To Know Where They Are Made?

A former occupant of the apartment I'm living in left a pool cue behind. I am going to sell it, but don't know what brand it is. I wish I could show pictures, but I will do my best to describe it. It is a two-piece cue, with a light colored natural finish...