Reasons To Consider Buying a Predator Cue

Reasons To Consider Buying a Predator Cue

In a world dominated by questionable marketing messages and unadulterated hype, it's hard to know exactly who and what to believe anymore. But when the claims come out of a passion for excellence and are backed by science and undeniable results, you know you're on solid ground.

That's why we at Biggelbachs think you'll agree that Predator just may be your best choice.

A Passion for Excellence

What do you get when you combine the names Biggs and Lingelbach? Biggelbach’s of course! I (Carissa Biggs) developed a love for cue sports and competing almost from the first time I played the game with friends. I seem to be like many others who have felt “saved” by a sport like billiards; it has taught me so much about people and life as well as giving me many amazing friends (and family too!).  Steve’s (Steve Lingelbach) passion for the sport developed in his college years where he traveled to other areas to become a student of the game and the best player he can be. Once we joined together in family and business, we worked tirelessly to grow and expand opportunities in the sport so that others can discover a similar passion for the sport and hopefully life!

Biggelbach’s developed and published On The Wire newspaper for nearly a decade, created and ran the Pechauer West Coast tour, brought new product and technology to the region, established and maintained good relationships with all leagues, room owners, and industry leaders. Steve has taught pool in a professional capacity since the mid-1990s, and also provides a variety of services in relation to cue maintenance and repair. While it was necessary to scale back during the recession, we are excited to see a resurgence in the sport and growth all around. Our grown children have taken a liking to the sport as well, and we have been so entrenched in the regional community that we sincerely do feel like pool players are family.

You can expect honest, expert advice from either of us. We are committed to what is best for you first and foremost. We are set up as a local demo center for all the newest products and encourage you to set up an appointment to try things out if you’re able. We currently carry all major cue brands, as well as select custom cue makers. We offer an extensive variety of cases and accessories. We run and promote all sizes of cue-sport events. Steve still teaches and does cue repair.

The Science

It all began in the early 1990s when Predator, partnering with the Engineering Department at the University of North Florida, set out to solve the problem of cue-ball deflection. With the help of a 70-pound pool-playing robot called "Iron Willie," they finally discovered the exact amount of shaft-end taper that would "virtually eliminate cue-ball deflection without making the shaft susceptible to fracturing" (TheNew York Times, "The Z Factor in the Pool Hall," Brendan L.Koerner, 2005).

Today, at their Boston R&D facility, Predator continues to improve their game as well. In their own words, "Predator REVO shafts stand at the apex of accuracy and performance." It all revolves around "a composite carbon fiber build and ferrule-less construction," which allows for an ever smooth shaft that will never warp. But there's more to it than that.

These shafts, owing to advances in carbon-fiber technology and recent developments in construction techniques, have moved beyond the standard woven-fiber construction. Utilizing "new aerospace grade carbon fiber tow construction methods" and incorporating "new fiber placement theories," Predator has been able to implement a revolutionary design approach. This new approach allows them to "tune the shaft by orienting the carbon fiber tow in the directions most suitable for a particular location in the shaft."

When asked about his switch to the REVO shaft tour Pro Darren Appleton said this: “Swapping from 314-2 to REVO was a mental challenge because of the difference in material and color, but once I made the adjustment, the benefits of playing with REVO massively outweigh playing with a wood shaft. It’s so accurate, reliable and powerful, and coupled with the durability, playing with REVO is a no brainer. That is what we all look for - something we can trust because we know it is going to deliver.”

The Results

The results are, well, little short of amazing really . . .

• More than 200,000 players worldwide use Predator products.

• Over 90% of Predator users have said that playing with Predator cues improved their game.

• Over 60% of top-ranking pros use Predator cues.

Although things have now moved beyond the Z and 314 Shafts, the conclusion of Koerner's NYT article pretty well says it all about Predator cues: "[I]f a pool-hall habitué ever challenges you to a money game, and you notice a 'Predator logo' embossed on his cue, run away as fast as you can."

Wouldn't you want to use a cue that has its origins in excellence and research-backed innovations – one that has also proven itself in the trenches? If you really want to improve your game, then, check out our full line of Predator cues. And feel free to give us a call at 503-740-6683 or visit our website www.biggelbachs.com.