Style
The Predator P3 series are clearly designed for serious players. One look at the P3BW and you know it’s a finely crafted instrument. The high-gloss black Maple is nicely set against the chrome details for a clean, modern look.
Construction
Predator P3 cues feature Predator’s patented lamination process in both their shafts AND the butt. The end result is a man-made grain unlike any other. This cue’s construction is as close to perfect as any company has ever achieved.
Try It
If you’ve never had the chance to actually try a Predator P3 Series cue, we’ve got you covered with our Hands-On Video Review and exclusive photos of the P3BW from every angle. It’s the next best thing to trying it out for yourself!
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Build Quality:
The P3BW features a chrome butt cap.The cue features a black leather wrap on the handle. P3 cues feature Predator’s patented lamination technology in the handle, which means that the cue is actually comprised of several individual pieces of wood, assembled together to create perfect man-made grain.
The black Maple continues all the way through the forearm, up to the joint, which matches the butt’s chrome finish. The cue features a Uni-Loc joint system
This cue comes standard with a 314² shaft, which is a 12.75mm shaft with a pro taper. A Z² shaft, which is 11.75mm, is also available if you prefer a narrower shaft. The tip is a laminated Everest Tip which is standard for just about every Predator shaft.
How It Actually Plays:
- Vantage Shaft (13mm)
- Hitting the ball with a soft hit, the ball hit the far rail at about the 1.5″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with medium hit, the ball hit the far rail at about the 1.5″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with a firm hit, the ball hit the far rail at right around the 2″ mark.
- 314 3 Shaft(12.75mm)
- Hitting the ball with soft speed, the ball hit the far rail at about the .75″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with medium speed, the ball hit the far rail at the 1.25″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with a firm speed, the ball hit the far rail at the 1.75″ mark.
- Z 3 Shaft(11.75mm)
- Hitting the ball with soft speed, the ball hit the far rail at about the .5″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with medium speed, the ball hit the far rail right around the .75″ mark.
- Hitting the ball with firm speed, the ball hit the far rail right around 1.25″ mark.
Final Thoughts:
The P3BW is an awesome looking cue. This cue has a clean, black styling which is ideal for a player who doesn’t want a really flashy cue. Of course, it’s a Predator P3 cue so you know it plays phenomenally.
Manufacturer Information:
Tip: 12.75mm Tiger Everest Tip | Ferrule: MaxLite(TM) | Shaft: 3142 shaft, 29″ long with a 15″ pro taper, spliced hard rock maple | Collar: Stainless Steel | Joint: Stainless steel | Pin: Uni-loc | Wrap: Leather | Plate: Stainless Steel | Bumper: Black rubber |
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