Are STAR by McDermott Pool Cues Any Good?? FULL REVIEW!

Are STAR by McDermott Pool Cues any good? Check out our full in-depth review and let's find out!

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CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro
0:18 About the cue
3:08 Spec Check
10:21 Straightness Tests
11:56 Deflection Tests
13:33 Time to Bash My Balls!
15:51 The Positives
20:27 The Negatives
23:22 Average Joes Rating
26:48 Final Summary

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The opinions contained in this review video are our own and are not influenced by the manufacturer or distributor of the product.

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[AverageJoesPool]

STAR by McDermott (All Models) on Amazon:

[markcatanzaro]

I'm 54 (ugh) & I've been playing w McDermott cues since I could reach a table standing on a stool. Maybe 4 or 5 yrs old. I still have my first one made in 1970 by Jim himself- its still straight as an arrow, I use it once in a while but I seldom take it out. I have about 8 other McDermott cues, none if them very fancy, just kinda plain Jane types. No matter how cheap or expensive, every single one of them play fantastic! I've left them in the trunk for months. Ive lived in Phoenix where its extremely hot and dry. I lived in San Diego where its very humid at times... I see ppl go banas to protect their cues from bad weather and I laughed. My cues have taken more abuse than a red headed step child and they're all still ad good as new! Sure there are some better cues out there. You can spend A LOT more money, but you won't get a lot better cue... Spend 10 - 15 times the money and only get a little better product? Not for me... Especially these days when everything has gotten so ridiculous expensive.

[davidcolon]

Thank you for the review. I just purchased the star s72.

[OhAncientOne]

An old original McDermott cue has another use.
I roll mine across the table,
to see if the table is flat.

[ftuillier]

Thank you for making this review! I´ve just bought aS72b.

[TimHaunFishing]

I played a lot of pool when I was younger. I started on a Player's cue and my mother got me a Lucasi for my birthday when I was 14. I played avidly into my early twenties but kind of put it down. This Christmas she again got me a cue, this time a McDermott Star S72. I was very surprised at the quality and shot of a relatively low range cue. So much so in fact. I bought a G Core shaft used for it and it is still my main playing cue. I intend to get a Defy shaft for it, that's how much I like it. I can't recommend them enough as a good amateur cue.

[djfattymattyfortuner]

Love this review and the breakdowns on everything. Keep up the great work. If you could however also explore some attachments for these that would be awesome too. In the pictures it doesn't look to be a very secure system and would like to see someone review it.

[dannyfrailey]

Star's are good but upgrading to a G- Core shaft will produce a huge improvement. But, honestly, a Cuetec with an Avid shaft is a better bargain. They give you a s softer hit with all the benefits a low deflection shaft without having to spend an additional $180 to upgrade.

[NatalieBrown-uy]

Found the bottom half (butt) of this exact cue at a second hand store, pristine condition for only $80. Couldn't believe it, with a shaft guard (screws on the top to protect the screw

[jonahgoforth]

Great thorough review i really appreciate it! God bless you guys

[ace-xm]

I bought this cue because of this review. I'm used to shooting with a 650 dollar cue but the pin got damaged and body is warped so I want to see how this one compares

[mrmidnight]

Would it be possible to test the McDermott lucky or classic/deluxe combo? There is 0 information on these combos but everyone just assumes they’re good. I want to get one for my wife but have no reference. I’d love your take on them

[bob]

You overlooked the thickness of the steel joint collar. Some cue makers chintz out with a thin collar. Basically just for show.

[Bob-tm]

Will you do a review on a JOSS pool cue with a HP shaft ?

[timg]

I need a video on what features to look for in a quality cue.

[garage_]

i prefer H series VBP with i pro slim shaft, i think this is worth to buy than other series of Mc dermot, or at least G seris with G core shaft..

[Danks-vzxz]

The real question is how have these cues done over time? If it did warp, what would the process of getting a new one entail?

[benbonazza]

Years ago I purchased a Star SG-1 three-piece cue because it would fit in my motorcycle saddle bag. I like it so much that I wanted to buy another, only to find that this cue has been discontinued.😢 Does anyone know where I could find one? Thank you.

[leowaisanen]

Thank you. I learned a lot about evaluating a cue. I'm thinking about getting a table. I had a 9' Brunswick some years ago and liked it. Do you do reviews on used tables? I would like to know what to look for. regards, leo

[wallacerobinson]

Greetings, Sir. I love the video. Would it be possible for you to do a review on AB Earth pool cues please for us newbies?