I recently started playing again after almost 20 years. I picked up a cheap cue as a starter https://www.billiards.com/cues/vector-caliber-c3
While it's an ok cue, feel I need better. Looking at a max budget of $300.
Right now, front runners are
https://www.billiards.com/cues/j-pechauer-jp06-m
and
https://www.billiards.com/pool-cues/mcdermott-g303
With the Pechauer being slightly in the lead (reviews say it has slightly lower deflection and a better "hit")
Thoughts, experience on these cues, or something else?