--- product_id: 4483674 title: "Classic Birds-Eye Maple with Triple Silver Rings Cue | North American Hard Maple, Birdseye with Linen Wrap" brand: "players" price: "€ 381.86" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Players" url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4483674-classic-birds-eye-maple-with-triple-silver-rings-cue-north store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Grade A Hard Rock Maple 5/16 x 18 stainless steel joint Lifetime warranty vs warpage Classic Birds-Eye Maple with Triple Silver Rings Cue | North American Hard Maple, Birdseye with Linen Wrap **Brand:** players **Price:** € 381.86 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🎱 Own the Table with Timeless Precision and Style ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Classic Birds-Eye Maple with Triple Silver Rings Cue | North American Hard Maple, Birdseye with Linen Wrap by players - **How much does it cost?** € 381.86 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4483674-classic-birds-eye-maple-with-triple-silver-rings-cue-north) ## Best For - players enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted players brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Customizable Weight Options:** Available in 18oz, 19oz, 20oz, and 21oz to perfectly match your playing style and control. - β€’ **Lifetime Warranty for Peace of Mind:** Backed against warpage and defects, ensuring your cue stays competition-ready for life. - β€’ **Classic Crimson Birds-Eye Maple Design:** Striking red-stained forearm with triple silver rings and a sleek black Irish linen wrap for a confident, slip-free grip. - β€’ **Precision Stainless Steel Joint Collar:** Rock-solid 5/16 x 18 pin joint delivers consistent, powerful hits every time. - β€’ **Crafted from Premium North American Hard Rock Maple:** Handpicked, cured 7x, and Nelsonite-stabilized for unmatched durability and moisture resistance. ## Overview The Players Classic Birds-Eye Maple Cue is a 58-inch, 2-piece billiard stick crafted from premium Grade A North American Hard Rock Maple, treated with patented Nelsonite for superior moisture protection. Featuring a durable stainless steel joint collar with a 5/16 x 18 pin, a high-impact ferrule with lifetime chip/crack guarantee, and a genuine double-pressed Irish linen wrap for a secure grip, this cue combines classic aesthetics with professional-grade performance. Offered in multiple weights and backed by a lifetime warranty against warpage, it’s designed for both serious players and passionate beginners seeking lasting quality and style. ## Description desertcart.com : Players 58" 2-Piece C-960 Billiard Pool Cue Stick, Crimson Red, 20oz | North American Hard Maple, Birdseye with Linen Wrap : Pool Stick : Sports & Outdoors Review: Great investment for PROS and BEGINNERS - ------------------------------- EDIT: After owning this for about 2 years, I can say that it has served me well. I had to clean it for the first time 4 months ago, and used 1100-1500 grit sandpaper to sand the unlacquered part of the cue. It was starting to turn blue from chalk and lost its smoothness, but after cleaning, it was back to new again. I've noticed on some shots, the top half of the cue bounces or "deflects". High end or "low deflection" cues do not have this problem, but they cost $300+; this is not a low-deflection cue. That has caused me to lose some accuracy on a few of my shots in the past year, but since I'm not playing at a career level, those shots did not hurt my game. Trying out $1000 cues this past year, I must say the Irish linen wrap on this surpasses any of them. No other cue matches the feel and durability of this wrap. Furthermore, I did end up wedging paper in the butt of the cue to hold in the rubber piece. It has not fallen out or moved since I did that a year ago. Additionally, the cue hasn't warped at all in the time that I owned it. I still stand by my recommendation, and I do not plan on getting rid of this cue anytime soon. ------------------------------- I'm new to the game of pool, but experienced enough to finally have wanted my own cue. This is an excellent cue, and I think I will never need to purchase another. PROS: "Irish linen-wrapped" may not mean anything to you just like it didn't for me, but once you hold it in your hand, it makes a world of difference. Easy to grip, even during those tense moments during a match where the crowd is watching and your palms start sweating. The linen-wrap holds your grip well, and lets you complete your shot with confidence. "Lifetime warranty" against warping. This was a huge plus for me, knowing that I have the manufacturer standing by their product against any defects. That kind of commitment to any product shows me it is a company worth buying from. The looks. The crimson color, contrasted by the black linen handle and polished metal base all say one thing "I'm here, and I mean business. This is my pool table buck-o, watch out." The top half of the stick is not coated in lacquer like the bottom part; it is sanded and smoothed so that the cue may glide smoothly across your hand without sticking. (I have played with cues that are lacquered all the way to the top, and it caused me to miss some of my shots). CONS: The rubber bumper on the bottom of the cue occasionally falls out. Not a big problem, I may just stuff some paper in between it and the wood to hold it in place. Could just be a bad rubber piece, since cheap parts like those often vary in size from manufacturing; nothing bad about that. SUMMARY: For the price, some people would call it an investment; I'd call it a good investment. It may be the only pool cue you'll ever need to buy, and at the price, you get quite a lot of quality compared to some of the very expensive cues. Review: Wow. Thanks Players for a really great stick! - I have purchased hundreds of items from desertcart over the past several years, but I believe that this is only the second item I have ever reviewed, as it has surprised me tremendously. I take pool seriously, and I wanted to purchase a few house sticks for my home table that were not the typical level of play, since I get a fair range of players, who don't always bring their stick. So, I was willing to pay more for a few good sticks, but the details in the many 5-star reviews made me choose this and one other at a comparable price. I will be returning the other two very good sticks, as they do not compare with this player, despite the fact that one listed for about 80% more and was also very well reviewed. On the first go-round I put the ball everywhere I wanted using seriously controlled draw and 1,2 & 3-tip low, middle and high english. This is within minutes of picking it up, and even before any break-in of the tip or otherwise. The tip was well prepared as was the rest of the stick. While I am not saying that it compares with the juiced Bushka, it is definitely not going to be the limiting factor for 99% of players, and it is really a pleasure to use. Simply put- really great stick at a great price. I am actually thinking of juicing one of them, as it would be a real sleeper that would slam some of the very expensive sticks that I see here in several critical areas of play-- and at less than $200 including $90 for juicing, this is really saying something. Obviously there are subjective and player/play-specific characteristics that will affect one's critique and usability of any stick, and it is not generally comparable to having a custom-fitted stick, nor some of the top (much more expensive) alternatives. However, at around $100 it is definitely better than some of the very popular sticks at much higher prices. Finally, looks of a stick rank as much less important to me than how a stick plays, but this is also a beautifully designed and crafted stick. It is classically elegant without being overdone in any way. Great job Players! I will amend this comment after I have juiced one of these, and will let you know if it can rise substantially higher when optimized for tournament play. BTW, although I would not typically waste this much time on a stick at this price point, I mic'd, measured and quantitatively tested this stick and found that substantial craft and care went into it from a numbers standpoint as well as how it plays. ## Features - PREMIUM MATERIAL: Players pool cues are made from North American Grade A Hard Rock Maple that has been hand picked by seasoned craftsmen and turned and dried seven times during curing. The wood is treated with Nelsonite, a patented stabilizer that protects it from atmospheric changes and finished with an epoxy that seals the wood pores for even greater moisture protection. - QUALITY: Each shaft is topped with a high-impact ferrule so durable that it even carries its own lifetime guarantee against chipping or cracking. Stainless steel joint collar with 5/16 x 18 pin gives a rock solid hit. - DESIGN: Traditional style billiard cue with a crimson red-stained Birds-eye Maple forearm and butt, solid black genuine double pressed Irish linen wrap for a classic slip-free grip. Stainless steel joint collar and ring sets. - SIZE: Players pool cues are 58" in length. Cues can be selected in 18oz, 19oz, 20oz, or 21oz weights. - PRODUCT WARRANTY: Players pool cues and pool cue shafts come backed by a lifetime warranty, even against warpage. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 32 x 3 x 3 inches | | Package Weight | 0.59 Kilograms | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20 x 4 x 4 inches | | Item Weight | 2 Pounds | | Brand Name | Players | | Country of Origin | China | | Warranty Description | Please contact the manufacturer for warranty information. | | Model Name | Players 19.5 | | Color | Crimson Red | | Material | maple | | Suggested Users | unisex-adult | | Number of Items | 1 | | Manufacturer | Players | | Part Number | C-960 | | Style | 20 oz | | Included Components | One Players 19.5oz cue | | Size | 20 Ounce | | Sport Type | billiards | ## Images ![Classic Birds-Eye Maple with Triple Silver Rings Cue | North American Hard Maple, Birdseye with Linen Wrap - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61w7Vc3S6eL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great investment for PROS and BEGINNERS *by Y***R on December 11, 2016* ------------------------------- EDIT: After owning this for about 2 years, I can say that it has served me well. I had to clean it for the first time 4 months ago, and used 1100-1500 grit sandpaper to sand the unlacquered part of the cue. It was starting to turn blue from chalk and lost its smoothness, but after cleaning, it was back to new again. I've noticed on some shots, the top half of the cue bounces or "deflects". High end or "low deflection" cues do not have this problem, but they cost $300+; this is not a low-deflection cue. That has caused me to lose some accuracy on a few of my shots in the past year, but since I'm not playing at a career level, those shots did not hurt my game. Trying out $1000 cues this past year, I must say the Irish linen wrap on this surpasses any of them. No other cue matches the feel and durability of this wrap. Furthermore, I did end up wedging paper in the butt of the cue to hold in the rubber piece. It has not fallen out or moved since I did that a year ago. Additionally, the cue hasn't warped at all in the time that I owned it. I still stand by my recommendation, and I do not plan on getting rid of this cue anytime soon. ------------------------------- I'm new to the game of pool, but experienced enough to finally have wanted my own cue. This is an excellent cue, and I think I will never need to purchase another. PROS: "Irish linen-wrapped" may not mean anything to you just like it didn't for me, but once you hold it in your hand, it makes a world of difference. Easy to grip, even during those tense moments during a match where the crowd is watching and your palms start sweating. The linen-wrap holds your grip well, and lets you complete your shot with confidence. "Lifetime warranty" against warping. This was a huge plus for me, knowing that I have the manufacturer standing by their product against any defects. That kind of commitment to any product shows me it is a company worth buying from. The looks. The crimson color, contrasted by the black linen handle and polished metal base all say one thing "I'm here, and I mean business. This is my pool table buck-o, watch out." The top half of the stick is not coated in lacquer like the bottom part; it is sanded and smoothed so that the cue may glide smoothly across your hand without sticking. (I have played with cues that are lacquered all the way to the top, and it caused me to miss some of my shots). CONS: The rubber bumper on the bottom of the cue occasionally falls out. Not a big problem, I may just stuff some paper in between it and the wood to hold it in place. Could just be a bad rubber piece, since cheap parts like those often vary in size from manufacturing; nothing bad about that. SUMMARY: For the price, some people would call it an investment; I'd call it a good investment. It may be the only pool cue you'll ever need to buy, and at the price, you get quite a lot of quality compared to some of the very expensive cues. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wow. Thanks Players for a really great stick! *by A***S on December 12, 2014* I have purchased hundreds of items from Amazon over the past several years, but I believe that this is only the second item I have ever reviewed, as it has surprised me tremendously. I take pool seriously, and I wanted to purchase a few house sticks for my home table that were not the typical level of play, since I get a fair range of players, who don't always bring their stick. So, I was willing to pay more for a few good sticks, but the details in the many 5-star reviews made me choose this and one other at a comparable price. I will be returning the other two very good sticks, as they do not compare with this player, despite the fact that one listed for about 80% more and was also very well reviewed. On the first go-round I put the ball everywhere I wanted using seriously controlled draw and 1,2 & 3-tip low, middle and high english. This is within minutes of picking it up, and even before any break-in of the tip or otherwise. The tip was well prepared as was the rest of the stick. While I am not saying that it compares with the juiced Bushka, it is definitely not going to be the limiting factor for 99% of players, and it is really a pleasure to use. Simply put- really great stick at a great price. I am actually thinking of juicing one of them, as it would be a real sleeper that would slam some of the very expensive sticks that I see here in several critical areas of play-- and at less than $200 including $90 for juicing, this is really saying something. Obviously there are subjective and player/play-specific characteristics that will affect one's critique and usability of any stick, and it is not generally comparable to having a custom-fitted stick, nor some of the top (much more expensive) alternatives. However, at around $100 it is definitely better than some of the very popular sticks at much higher prices. Finally, looks of a stick rank as much less important to me than how a stick plays, but this is also a beautifully designed and crafted stick. It is classically elegant without being overdone in any way. Great job Players! I will amend this comment after I have juiced one of these, and will let you know if it can rise substantially higher when optimized for tournament play. BTW, although I would not typically waste this much time on a stick at this price point, I mic'd, measured and quantitatively tested this stick and found that substantial craft and care went into it from a numbers standpoint as well as how it plays. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best pool cue I've ever bought *by K***E on April 28, 2022* This is the best pool cue I've ever bought for the money. The Le Pro works great on it and is a great fit for the feel of the cue. This cue can make some amazing cross table shots, cut shots, and very rarely miscues, or deflects. The Irish Linen wrap is very high quality and durable and the stick has a great protective finish. Almost plays as well my McDermott and I use this cue very often. I had a question about the logo so I had it authenticated with the manufacturer. The serial number is printed on the bottom ring of the cue. Players is changing their logo and my cue has the more modern one, not the one with the rack of balls. I am very satisfied with this cue and have seen many great reviews for it from the pool community. The price when I bought it a year ago was approximately $40 cheaper then it is now. But for a sub $200 pool cue with a lifetime warranty-this cue I would highly recommend for it's great playability and craftsmanship. ## Frequently Bought Together - Players Classic Birds-Eye Maple with Triple Silver Rings Cue - Casemaster Q-Vault Supreme Billiard/Pool Cue Hard Case, Holds 1 Complete 2-Piece Cue (1 Butt/1 Shaft) - Predator Cue Chalk --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4483674-classic-birds-eye-maple-with-triple-silver-rings-cue-north](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/4483674-classic-birds-eye-maple-with-triple-silver-rings-cue-north) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-08-23*