Welcome to McTier Billiards
At McTier Billiards we LOVE the game of pool. We focus on fundamentals and on strategy. McTier Billiards makes it our mission to keep up with the latest equipment and technology. For example, only ten years ago there were very few manufacturers of laminated shafts or layered cue tips. We have tracked the progression, and we can advise you which shafts and tips are good vs not as good (including big names). We test all of the latest equipment and we have reliable wholesale suppliers and cue makers who help us bring the best products to you. If you are interested in purchasing a cue, a shaft, a tip, or any other billiard product - even if you're not buying it from us - call us anytime, we will be happy to talk to you and give you our professional opinion.
Billiard Shows
Try before you buy a pool cue
McTier Billiards may be the only pool cue dealer not only in the Inland Empire, but anywhere in California who offers try-before-you-buy service. And we are not limited to the manufacturers you see on our website. We will work with you to find the cue that will most consistently put you on your best game. If you live in Southern California or can be visiting Los Angeles, we can put candidate cues in your hands on a pool table, and help you compare manufacturers. Or, for $45, we will install most of our premium cue tips, while you wait.
When it's time for cue repair
Professionals replace their pool cue tips every six months on average, depending on the amount of time they spend practicing for tournaments. In contrast, most amateur pool players leave their cue tip on until it fails. Either the cue tip breaks off or it starts to come apart. Amateurs' cue tips are usually not radiused with a tip tool and are generally mushroomed and glazed over. Pool cue tips need to be radiused and scuffed on a regular basis in order for the pool cue to play consistently and to peak performance. The radius tool puts the proper curvature on the cue tip and scuffing increases the tip's ability to hold chalk, which in turn puts more grip on the cue ball. Because amateurs miscue frequently, more grip on the cue ball means less chance of a miscue.
Tiger Products
Tiger Products' Pro-X Low Deflection Shaft is the lowest deflection shaft in the world, with better power, spin, and control, and a more solid feel than any other low deflection shaft on the market today, GUARANTEED.
Joss is better with Tiger
I received feedback from a league player recently. Several months ago he purchased from me a Joss cue/shaft and a Tiger Pro X shaft. I had installed a Kamui tip on the stock Joss shaft, and, the Joss' shaft thickness being the same as that of his old cue, he felt more comfortable with the thicker, stock Joss shaft vs the Tiger shaft.
Tiger mauls Predator
If you came here looking for Predator - it can't tame Tiger. Tiger shafts offer so much more than Predator that if you want to take your game to the next level, Tiger should be at the top of your list.
When Predator was made in the United States their consistency and quality control were excellent. Since Predator moved their manufacturing to China their quality control has declined.
Tiger Icebreaker2® Break/Jump Cue
Tiger Products' Icebreaker2® break/jump cue is composed of a unique cue butt complemented by Tiger IB2-I shaft, phenolic ferrule, and Icebreaker® tip. Further, Icebreaker2® cue is equipped with Tiger's radial joint protectors and a soft velvet case. The cue butt breaks down to three pieces giving you total control of long or short jump shots.
Tiger Products are 100% Made in USA
...and Mctier Billiards is a Registered Dealer of Tiger Products.