Designed and developed around Cuetec’s ground-breaking AVID technology, Proof series cues deliver high performance accuracy, power, and control without needing to check your credit score. Featuring AVID’s advanced glass-bonded technology, the second generation Acueweight adjustment system, and compatible with both the Duo ultra-light extension and the entire line of Cynergy composite shafts, Proof series cues are ready to take your game from the local bar box to the global stage.
Skyler Woodward, the Blue-Grass Badass himself said it best, ‘I chose to play with AVID, and you can see how my game has improved in less than a year, but what I really love is taking down an opponent that’s using equipment that costs as much as a small car or a kid’s tuition – that always gives me a big smile.”
- Black with whiskey stained maple and creme accents
- Five point forearm and five window butt sleev
- AVID Super Straight Taper
- Choice of 12.75, 12.25 or 11.75 mm AVID LD Shaft
- Shaft Length : 29"
- Standard Tip: Tiger Everest (Medium)
- Joint: 3/8x14 Cuetec Joint (21.30mm)
- Shaft Collar: 1.5mm Black Phenolic
- Standard Shaft Weight: 3.8oz
- Black lizard skin patterned Leather-Tec Wrap
- Gloss black butt cap and joint collar
- Cuetec Acueweight Generation II
- Duo Extension Ready Bumper
- CT Joint Protectors
- Standard Weight: 19oz, adjustable in .5oz increments
GLASS COMPOSITE BONDED
Cuetec’s AVID shafts are constructed with multi-plies of glass composite bonded to A-grade kiln-dried hard maple. This advanced patent-pending construction and bonding process not only strengthens the AVID shaft, but also increasing the shaft’s dynamic stiffness while maintaining the feel and feed-back players require to grow and further develop their game. The .75mm bonded glass composite layers run the entire length of AVID the shaft, each layer is oriented to maximize performance and durability, the result of this layering is a shaft that exhibits the feel of wood, with the longevity and warp resistance of a composite.
AIR LIGHT FRONT-END CONSTRUCTION
Less weight means less deflection. Benefiting from their ultra-strong glass composite wood bonding construction, every AVID shaft features Cuetec’s Air Light front-end build. This construction allows the AVID shaft to be bored out more than 10 inches, creating an ultra-rigid cavity with far less mass, resulting in a more accurate and durable shaft.
THIN WHITE SIGHTING FERRULE
At only .375 inches long (9.53mm), the lightweight, thin white sighting ferrule on each AVID shaft not only aids in aim contrast and depth perception, but it also provides a more familiar and stable platform for tip maintenance and replacement over the life of the shaft.
LAMINATED TIGER® EVEREST TIP
Selected for its consistency and neutral hit attributes, each AVID shaft is paired with an Everest tip. Naturally cured for more than a year, each Everest tip is meticulously honed, utilizing a unique vacuum lamination process that ensures the elimination of air between the tip’s ten layers. The red wear indicator lets players know when it’s time to get their tip changed.
PLAYER’S CHOICE 11.75 / 12.25 / 12.75
Maximizing your game’s potential requires being able to tailor your equipment to your individual preferences and needs. All Cuetec AVID cues are available with the player’s choice of 11.75mm, 12.25mm, or 12.75mm low-deflection glass-bonded shafts.
ACUEWEIGHT GENERATION II
Developed to further enhance each player’s ability to tailor their AVID cue to their game, the second generation Acueweight system utilizes a fused butt cap design allowing for more cavity space and the inclusion of spacers to move the balance point of the cue without adding weight or the need for costly proprietary tools.
DUO SMART EXTENSION READY
Engineered to work with future Cuetec products, every AVID cue arrives equipped with a DUO Extension set compatible bumper installed. Please note AVID cues do not work with the heavier, original Cuetec Smart Extension.
AVID CARE & MAINTENANCE
Maintaining the Cuetec AVID shaft’s finish.
Cuetec AVID shafts must never be sanded or modified. Using any abrasive on the surface of the shaft will damage the shaft’s finish and possibly weaken the shaft’s glass composite bonding layers and discharge potentially harmful materials that could be hazardous to your health. Any polishing, sanding or treatment of the surface of the shaft with abrasives or chemicals of any kind will void the shaft’s warranty.
Never use baby powder, hand chalk, talcum powder or other shaft treatments on a Cuetec AVID shaft.
To clean the surface of your Cuetec AVID shaft, you will need just a few materials; Isopropyl Alcohol (75% or higher) and two (2) clean and debris-free soft cloth towels.
Step 1. Remove any dust and debris by wiping the shaft with a soft clean cloth.
Step 2. Apply a reasonable amount of Isopropyl Alcohol (75% or higher) to a clean, soft cloth towel. Next, work the towel up and down the length of the shaft, while rotating your hand around its circumference. It is possible that dirt will be visible on the towel.
This is completely normal. Continue working the shaft with the same motion until all areas have been thoroughly wiped, then allow a few moments for the surface to dry.
Changing the tip on your Cuetec AVID Shaft.
Cuetec AVID shafts feature a light-weight white sighting ferrule. This inclusion to AVID shaft’s front-end construction allows for easier tip replacement over the life of the shaft. When changing the tip, it is important to clean and resurface the ferrule. The minimum height of the ferrule must be greater than 2mm to maintain the shaft’s warranty coverage.
* Always use a recognized and proven cuesmith. Never allow a cuesmith to sand or modify the shaft’s finish when installing a new tip.
Replacing the ferrule on your Cuetec AVID Shaft.
While unlikely, should the ferrule on your Cuetec AVID shaft ever need to be replaced, it must be done by an authorized Cuetec repair center. This is required due to the complex nature of the bonding agents used and to ensure that no damage is done to the shaft’s glass composite bonding layers. To locate an authorized repair center near you, contact cuetec@imperialusa.com.
Adjusting an AVID Cue’s weight
Cuetec AVID cues utilize a cartridge based weight system. To adjust the weight of your cue. Remove the bumper using a 10mm hex wrench key. After the bumper has been removed, insert a Phillips head screwdriver into the butt, turning it to the left to remove any installed weights. Cuetec Acueweights are available in .25 .oz, .05 .oz, and 1.0 .oz, increments.
Warpage
Cuetec AVID shafts feature a limited-lifetime warranty against warpage.
Abuse
Cuetec AVID shafts are not engineered to tolerate considerable lateral pressure. They should never be flexed excessively, hit on other objects or treated with any abrasives, whether they are solid or liquid.
Shaft Diameter
Cuetec AVID shaft diameters should never be modified. Any sanding, polishing or abrasive treatment could jeopardize the ultra-thin glass bonding surface layer and immediately void the AVID shaft’s warranty.
To activate the Cuetec warranty, register the cue on our website within 60 days of purchase. Our limited lifetime warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the cue and is not transferable. The cue must be purchased through an authorized Cuetec dealer. Please do not make warranty claims directly to Cuetec or Imperial International, the agent for Cuetec in the United States. Warranty claims start with the dealer where the cue was purchased. In the unlikely event you discover a flaw in your cue, do not attempt to repair it. The dealer will contact Cuetec or Imperial International for a resolution.
Imperial International reserves the right to repair or replace the cue at their discretion. Cuetec Cues are warranted to be free from material and manufacturing defects. The warranty covers all manufacturer and material defects including warpage. True Cuetec Cue straightness is determined by sighting the cue as opposed to rolling it on a pool table. Our warranty does not cover normal wear and tear items like, but not limited to, tips, ferrules, rubber bumpers, finish, and wraps or grips. The warranty does not cover misuse, abuse, or mishandling of the cue. It is void if the cue is modified or if improper maintenance is performed.
