Predator SP2 REVO USPBS Red Curly Maple Pool Cue

Description

The Predator SP2 REVO USPBS Red Curly Maple changes the picture quite a bit compared with the standard red SP2.

This is essentially the sister cue to the SP2 REVO USPBS Blue Curly Maple you posted earlier.

What Makes It Special

Real Curly Maple

Like the Blue USPBS version, this cue uses:

• Red-stained Curly Maple forearm
• Blue-stained Curly Maple collar and butt cap
• REVO carbon fiber shaft
• C4+ construction
• Extended Leather Luxe wrap

The curly maple is the key feature.

Unlike metallic paint finishes, figured curly maple creates a depth effect that changes under lighting. Every cue has slightly different grain, making each one unique.

Red USPBS vs Blue USPBS

Feature	Blue USPBS	Red USPBS
Forearm	Blue Curly Maple	Red Curly Maple
Collar/Butt Cap	Red Curly Maple	Blue Curly Maple
Construction	C4+	C4+
Shaft	REVO	REVO
Performance	Same	Same
Collectability	Excellent	Excellent
Visual Impact	Elegant	Aggressive

Performance is identical.

The choice is purely aesthetic:

• Blue USPBS = refined, premium, modern
• Red USPBS = bold, aggressive, tournament look

Compared to Other SP2 Models

Better than Metallic Series

In my opinion, both USPBS Curly Maple models rank above:

• SP2 Metallic Red
• SP2 Metallic Purple
• SP2 Metallic Green

because real figured wood generally ages better visually and has stronger collector appeal.

Compared to Adventura

The SP2 Adventura has beautiful Apitong wood and a unique exotic look.

The USPBS Curly Maple models have:

• More contrast
• Brighter colors
• Stronger visual presence
• Official US Pro Billiard Series branding

This becomes a matter of taste.

My Updated SP2 Ranking

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

Overall Ranking From Your Entire List

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

If I Were Buying One

For pure performance:

• P3 REVO USPBS Blue/Red

For the best balance of performance, beauty, and value:

• SP2 REVO USPBS Blue Curly Maple

For the most eye-catching tournament cue:

• SP2 REVO USPBS Red Curly Maple

The Red USPBS is probably the most visually aggressive cue in the entire SP2 lineup. The red curly maple forearm with blue accents creates a striking “USA colors” theme that stands out immediately without looking overly flashy.