C4+: Predator's Best Pool Cue Technology

C4+ is Predator's championship-winning cue construction — the top reason serious players trust Predator cues for daily competition. It combines a four-piece spliced core, sleeve technology, and phenolic structural parts into a cue that feels solid the moment you pick it up. This is the hub for everything C4+: what the construction is, why it plays the way it does, which Predator pool cues use it, and how it pairs with REVO carbon fiber shafts. Whether you're moving up from a house cue or comparing the top carbon fiber pool cues and pool sticks, start here.

Guide typeEducational GuideRead time5 min readUpdatedJun 2026

What Is C4+ Technology?

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C4+ is the internal construction of a Predator cue, not a surface feature. Three engineered elements work together:

  • 4-piece spliced core — four sections of material spliced into the core for balance and structural stability, so the cue resists warping and plays consistently over time.
  • Sleeve technology — a sleeve layer that reinforces the core and contributes to the solid, connected feel players notice on contact.
  • Phenolic structural parts — phenolic components at key structural points for durability and a crisp energy transfer through the cue.

Together these give C4+ cues the stability and feedback that make them some of the best championship-level pool cues for daily competition.

C4+ Construction and REVO Shafts Work Together

C4+ describes the cue's butt construction; the playing surface is Predator's REVO carbon fiber shaft. The two are designed to complement each other — the stable C4+ core delivers a solid foundation, and the REVO carbon fiber shaft delivers the low-deflection (low-squirt) performance that makes off-center spin shots track truer.

If you want the engineering on the shaft side, see Predator's REVO carbon fiber shaft page and Why Is Low-Deflection Better?

Which Predator Pool Cues Use C4+ Technology?

C4+ construction powers the best pool cues across Predator's range, at multiple price points:

  • Blak5 Series — Predator's premium C4+ cues, built for top-level competition.
  • 10K Series — C4+ performance in a more accessible package, a good pool cue and a strong step up from a house cue or basic pool stick.
  • SP2 models — including the SP2 Lime Green line, pairing C4+ construction with a carbon fiber shaft.


Browse the full lineup on the C4+ Technology collection or compare every line in the complete pool cues and pool sticks collection.

Explore C4+ in Depth

C4+ Technology Questions

C4+ is Predator's cue construction, built from a four-piece spliced core, sleeve technology, and phenolic structural parts. This combination gives the cue a stable, solid feel and the durability that serious players rely on for daily competition. It's the construction behind Predator lines like Blak5, 10K, and SP2.

No. C4+ refers to the cue's core construction, while the carbon fiber playing surface is Predator's separate REVO shaft. C4+ cues are paired with REVO carbon fiber shafts, so the cue gives you a stable foundation and the shaft delivers low-deflection performance.

C4+ construction is used across Predator's range, including the premium Blak5 series, the 10K series, and select SP2 models. You can see the full lineup on Predator's C4+ Technology collection.

For most players, yes. Carbon fiber pool cues offer lower deflection, far greater consistency, and durability wood can't match, because carbon fiber doesn't warp or change with humidity. A C4+ cue with a REVO carbon shaft combines a stable core with that low-deflection surface. Some players still prefer the traditional feel of wood, but for performance and reliability carbon fiber leads.

Yes. Lines like the 10K series are among the best pool cues for upgrading players, bringing C4+ construction to a more accessible price. Stepping up from a house cue or basic pool stick to a C4+ pool cue gives you a stable, low-deflection setup that makes aiming and consistency noticeably easier.

Low-deflection (or low-squirt) means the cue ball travels closer to your aiming line when you hit it off-center for spin. Less deflection means less compensation and straighter shots. The low-deflection performance on a C4+ cue comes from its REVO carbon fiber shaft.

Wipe a carbon fiber cue and REVO shaft with a clean, dry or slightly damp microfiber cloth, or use Predator's REVO cleaning wipes. Avoid abrasive cleaners and burnishing tools made for wood shafts, since carbon fiber doesn't need them and they can damage the finish.