Supreme x McDermott G-Series Pool Cue
The original behind the Supreme x McDermott G-Series Pool Cue is the McDermott G-Series Pool Cue — $300 retail vs Supreme's $398.
Supreme vs. Original
Supreme version
About the original
McDermott G-Series pool cues are handcrafted in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin from hard-rock Canadian maple with exotic wood inlays, stainless-steel joint collars, and a G-Core shaft engineered with a laminated maple core to reduce deflection. McDermott Handcrafted Cues was founded by Jim McDermott in Chicago in 1975 and relocated to Wisconsin shortly after. Every G-Series cue carries a lifetime warranty against warpage, a standard no mass-market manufacturer matches. The SS19 Supreme collab is a 58-inch two-piece cue with black lacquer wrap, Irish linen grip, and box-logo inlay at the butt, retailing at $588.
About McDermott
McDermott is an American pool cue manufacturer founded in 1975 by Jim McDermott in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where every cue is still handcrafted. McDermott began repairing cues at home in the 1960s and started building them in the early 1970s, personally delivering finished cues to local pool halls. The company introduced its 21-cue C-Line in 1980 and its 26-cue D-Line in 1984. Each cue passes through more than 150 production steps, and the company produces over 10,000 cues per year with fewer than 50 employees. McDermott has sold custom cues for over $150,000. Supreme has collaborated with McDermott on co-branded two-piece pool cues.
Price comparison
| Supreme retail | $398 |
|---|---|
| McDermott retail | $300 |
| Hype tax | +33% |
Questions
Is the Supreme x McDermott G-Series Pool Cue just the regular G-Series Pool Cue?
The Supreme x McDermott G-Series Pool Cue, released in Spring/Summer 2019, is based on the McDermott G-Series Pool Cue. Supreme collabs sometimes change the colorway or materials; the description on this page covers the original's specs and any notable differences in the Supreme version. If you want the product without the box logo, the McDermott G-Series Pool Cue is the one to buy.
How much cheaper is the McDermott G-Series Pool Cue than the Supreme version?
Supreme charged $398 for the Supreme x McDermott G-Series Pool Cue; the McDermott G-Series Pool Cue retails for $300. That's a 33% markup — buying the original saves you $98, or 25% off the Supreme price. Buy the original at retail and you skip the hype tax entirely.
Where can I buy the McDermott G-Series Pool Cue?
You can buy the McDermott G-Series Pool Cue direct from McDermott or from PoolDawg. Retail price is $300. The buy links on this page go straight to the product listing at each retailer.
