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

Anyone have any personal experience with the Lucasi Hybrid pool cues?(L-H10)?

• 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 on Lucasi would be very helpful too. I just started playing pool about a year ago and started off with a 20$ fiber glass cue from Wal Mart and then to a 50$ Players cue. Now I just wanted to get a really good pool stick that I know is really good quality. I might have rushed it a bit in getting the Lucasi, so I'm just wondering if I got a quality cue. Thanks, Matt.

• Answer:

  For me it's a good choice. Lucasi is one company that has long been known for its quality cues. Their hybrid line of cues exhibits new technology inspired by the advances in the golf industry due to graphite shafts. Lucasi Hybrid cues are specially engineered to instantly improve your game. The Zero Flex Point ferrule of the Lucasi Hybrid L-H40 has a unique polymer construction and lightweight core. This feature greatly reduces cue deflection. Cue ball deflection causes the majority of all missed shots. A G5 Grip is part of the wrap on this cue. This "T" pattern gives you added traction to grip your cue. Comfort is at your finger tips with this cue due to the X-Shox Dampening System. The memory foam incorporated into the wrap absorbs the impact vibration of your shot. Even the negative feedback of your strongest break shot is barely felt due to this technology. Some of the additional high end features of the Lucasi Hybrid L-H40 include: 12.75 mm Universal Mastri 8-layered tip The popular Black Implex collar The Uni-Loc quick release joint pin Black mist and metallic silver finish