Cuetec Cynergy – Truewood Ebony II Pool Cue – Wrapless – 95-104NW

Cuetec Cynergy Truewood Ebony II Wrapless Pool Cue

The Truewood Ebony II NW is a dark, no-wrap cue: Truewood Ebony veneer on the forearm and butt sleeve, a gloss black handle in between, and silver Shield rings with creme accents at each joint in the design. It plays with Cuetec’s Cynergy carbon fiber shaft, and you choose 11.8 mm or 12.5 mm when you order.

It’s $939 at Billiards Direct, against a Cuetec MSRP of $1,059. Both shaft sizes are in stock.

What’s under the finish

Cuetec starts with an A+ grade Canadian maple core, kiln-dried so it stays straight, then lays the Truewood Ebony veneer over the top. Clear-Tec epoxy resin seals everything, including the handle. Cuetec says the Clear-Tec finish gives the butt more stiffness and less vibration. It’s a veneered cue, not solid ebony, and the maple core is what keeps it consistent.

No wrap, nothing to wear out

With no leather or linen on the handle, the grip is the same hard, glossy finish as the rest of the butt. It wipes clean, and there’s no wrap to replace down the road. If your hands get sweaty, though, a smooth handle can feel slick, and the Ebony II with leather wrap is $60 more.

Shaft choice

Cynergy shafts are layered carbon fiber with a high-density polyurethane foam core. Cuetec ends the foam five inches below the tip to lighten the front of the shaft, which reduces deflection. Each one has a 0.25-inch white sighting ferrule and a soft Tiger Sniper laminated tip.

Go with the 12.5 mm (15.5-inch straight taper) if you want something that feels close to wood. Choose the 11.8 mm (9.6-inch straight taper) if you want a slimmer tip for spin and exact contact. Cuetec recommends the 11.8 for intermediate and advanced players.

Carbon shaft care: what not to do

A carbon shaft is lower maintenance than maple, but there are rules, and breaking them can cost you the warranty. Straight from Cuetec’s care instructions:

• Clean it with a soft cloth and 75% or stronger isopropyl alcohol, rotating the shaft as you wipe.
• Don’t use hand chalk, baby powder or talc on it, or any other shaft treatment.
• Never sand or polish it. Cuetec says abrasives or chemicals on the surface void the shaft warranty.
• Use a cuesmith who won’t sand the shaft when you replace the tip. The white ferrule has to stay taller than 1 mm.
• Don’t bang it or lean on it sideways. Cynergy shafts aren’t made to take heavy lateral pressure.

The box includes Cuetec shaft cleansing wipes for day-to-day cleanup.

Joint, weight and extension

The joint is 3/8×14 with Cuetec’s 21.30 mm collar, so a second Cynergy shaft should be the Cuetec-joint version, not the 20.00 mm shafts made for other brands. Weight is 19 oz out of the box and adjustable in 0.25 oz steps through the Acueweight Generation II system, using Cuetec’s separately sold Acueweight kit. The bumper also takes Cuetec’s Duo extension.

Register for the lifetime warranty

Cuetec’s limited lifetime warranty covers material and workmanship defects, warping included. Register on Cuetec’s website within 60 days of purchase to activate it. It doesn’t cover wear items such as the tip, ferrule, bumper or finish. Billiards Direct is an authorized Cuetec dealer, so a cue bought here qualifies.

Compare the wrapless Truewoods

The Walnut II wrapless is the same cue and price in a medium brown veneer. The Ebony I keeps the veneer on the forearm only, with a black sleeve, for $899.

Ebony II Wrapless Specifications

Ebony II Wrapless FAQ

How much is the Cuetec Truewood Ebony II wrapless?

$939 here. Cuetec’s MSRP is $1,059.

How do you clean a Cuetec Cynergy shaft?

Wipe it with a soft cloth and isopropyl alcohol (75% or higher). Don’t sand it or use powders or conditioners.

Can I sand a carbon fiber Cynergy shaft?

No. Cuetec says sanding, polishing or chemical treatment voids the shaft warranty.

Can I use hand chalk with it?

Cuetec says not to use hand chalk, baby powder or talc on Cynergy shafts.

Which shaft size should I get?

12.5 mm for a wood-like feel, 11.8 mm for more spin and precision.

Is the Ebony II solid ebony?

No. It’s Truewood Ebony veneer over a maple core.