Predator SP2 REVO USPBS Blue Curly Maple Pool Cue

Description

The Predator SP2 REVO USPBS Blue Curly Maple is, in my view, one of the most attractive SP2 models you’ve listed because it combines the modern SP2 platform with real figured wood rather than metallic paint.

What Makes This Model Special

Blue-Stained Curly Maple

The standout feature is the blue stained Curly Maple forearm.

Curly maple has a natural three-dimensional flame pattern that changes under different lighting. When dyed blue, it creates a much richer appearance than a simple painted finish.

Compared with:

• SP2 Metallic Blue → painted look
• SP2 Green/Purple/Red → modern metallic look
• USPBS Blue Curly Maple → premium custom-cue appearance

Many cue collectors prefer figured maple because every cue’s grain pattern is unique.

Performance

This cue uses the same proven platform as other premium SP2 models:

• C4+ four-piece construction
• Uni-Loc Quick Release joint
• REVO carbon fiber shaft
• Extended Leather Luxe wrap
• Predator Victory Soft tip
• Weight cartridge system

Performance difference versus other SP2 REVO models:
essentially none.

The shaft choice matters far more than the butt design.

Recommended Shaft

For most players:

🥇 REVO 12.4

• Best balance of power and finesse
• Most popular tournament choice
• Easy transition from traditional shafts

For advanced spin players:

🥈 REVO 11.8

• Maximum cue-ball movement
• Very low front-end mass
• Demands precise stroke

For players coming from traditional 13 mm shafts:

🥉 REVO 12.9

• Most stable feel
• Most forgiving
• Great for power players

Compared With Your Other Favorites

Cue	Performance	Looks	Collectability
P3 Metallic Grey	10/10	8/10	7/10
P3 USPBS Blue	10/10	9/10	8/10
SP2 USPBS Blue Curly Maple	9.5/10	10/10	9/10
SP2 Adventura	9.5/10	9.5/10	8.5/10
SP2 Metallic Green	9.5/10	9/10	8/10
Ikon 4-5	9/10	10/10	9/10
Scorpion Dark	9/10	10/10	10/10

If Choosing Only One SP2

My ranking would be:

1. SP2 REVO USPBS Blue Curly Maple
2. SP2 REVO Adventura
3. SP2 Metallic Green
4. SP2 Metallic Purple
5. SP2 Metallic Red

Overall Ranking From Everything You’ve Posted

If your goal is best playing cue, I’d rank them:

1. P3 REVO USPBS Blue/Red
2. P3 Metallic Grey
3. SP2 REVO USPBS Blue Curly Maple
4. SP2 REVO Adventura
5. SP2 Metallic Green
6. Ikon 4-5
7. Panthera Nitara 9-2
8. Panthera Nitara 9-1
9. Scorpion Dark
10. Scorpion Light

If your goal is one cue that balances performance, beauty, uniqueness, and long-term ownership, the SP2 REVO USPBS Blue Curly Maple with a REVO 12.4 shaft is arguably the sweet spot of the entire list. It has near-flagship performance, real figured wood, limited-edition appeal, and a design that is unlikely to look dated years from now.