Predator Blak5-4 Uniloc Pool Cue (5BLAK4UNI)

Introduction: The Apex of Competitive Billiards Performance

For players who refuse to compromise on precision, aesthetics, or raw power, the Predator Blak5-4 Uniloc Pool Cue (MPN: 5BLAK4UNI) stands as a masterpiece of modern engineering. This isn’t just another stick to add to your collection; it is a revolutionary weapon designed to transform your performance on the felt. Combining dark, menacing elegance with the industry’s most advanced low-deflection technology, the Blak5-4 is tailored for serious players, competitive league members, and professionals who demand absolute consistency from every single stroke.

Architectural Mastery: Premium Materials and Intricate Inlays

True luxury lies in the details, and the Predator Blak 5-4 leaves nothing to chance. Built on a foundation of rich, dark, premium exotic hardwoods, the forearm and butt sleeve showcase a beautiful, high-contrast aesthetic that commands attention the moment you unzip your cue case.

Exquisite Abalone and Micarta Inlays

The visual centerpieces of the Blak5-4 are its meticulously crafted spear and diamond-shaped inlays. Predator utilizes a combination of vibrant, iridescent abalone shell paired with crisp, clean Micarta accents. These materials are precision-cut and seamlessly set into the polished black finish, creating a striking depth of design that catches the light beautifully under pool table canopy fixtures.

Polished Stainless Steel Accents

Framing the forearm and butt sleeve are custom polished stainless steel rings. These polished bands do more than just separate the different sections of the cue; they provide structural reinforcement and add a sleek, metallic contrast to the midnight-dark aesthetic of the Blak series. The butt cap features the unmistakable, laser-etched Blak logo, signing off on a piece of equipment that looks like a work of art but hits like a freight train.

Engineering Superiority: C4+ Technology and the Uni-Loc Joint

Beneath its breathtaking exterior lies the true heart of Predator’s innovation. The Blak5-4 is built utilizing Predator’s patented C4+ technology, a construction process that has fundamentally shifted how high-end cues are manufactured.

The Power of C4+ Butt Construction

Traditional pool cues are made from a single solid piece of turned wood, which leaves them vulnerable to atmospheric changes, warping, and microscopic structural inconsistencies. The C4+ technology solves this by utilizing a core of four perfectly wedged pieces of hard rock maple, seamlessly bonded and sleeved inside the exotic outer wood.

• Unmatched Straightness: The multi-piece core cancels out the natural grain pull of standard wood, ensuring your cue remains dead straight for years to come.

• Solid, Crisp Feedback: C4+ technology eliminates the hollow vibration found in lesser cues, providing a distinct, incredibly satisfying sound and crisp tactile response on every hit.

• Enhanced Energy Transfer: By stabilizing the butt construction, the energy from your stroke travels efficiently through the cue and directly into the cue ball, maximizing spin and cue ball control.

The Uni-Loc Quick Release Joint

When you are on the road or competing in high-stakes tournaments, your equipment needs to assemble quickly and securely. The Predator Blak5-4 features the gold standard of connections: the Uni-Loc Quick Release Joint.

This precision-engineered joint aligns the shaft and butt with absolute perfection down to the thousandth of an inch. With just one and a half turns, the Uni-Loc joint locks down completely solid, providing the seamless feel of a one-piece cue. It ensures that your shaft is completely centered every single time, eradicating any variance in deflection or hit feel when you change locations or take down your gear.

Enhanced Playability and Ergononic Control

A pool cue is an extension of your arm, and the Blak5-4 is sculpted to feel completely natural in your hands. Balance, grip texture, and weight distribution have all been optimized for long-form tournament play where fatigue can cost you the match.

Premium Textured Leather Wrap

To maintain absolute control over your stroke, you need a grip that handles moisture and offers consistent friction without feeling overly sticky. The Blak5-4 comes standard with a beautifully installed, ultra-premium textured leather wrap. This wrap provides a firm, secure hold that prevents slipping during intense, high-pressure match situations, allowing your back hand to remain completely relaxed during your warm-up strokes and follow-through.

Uni-Loc Weight Cartridge System Compatible

Every player has a unique preference when it comes to the balance point and total weight of their cue. The butt of the Blak5-4 is fully compatible with the Uni-Loc Weight Cartridge System (sold separately). This allows you to fine-tune the weight of your cue in precise 0.1-ounce increments, adjusting the balance point further forward or backward to perfectly complement your personal mechanics and breaking style.

Technical Specifications Table

Feature	Specification Details
Model Name	Predator Blak5-4 Uniloc
Manufacturer Part Number	5BLAK4UNI
Joint Type	Uni-Loc Quick Release Joint
Butt Construction	Patented C4+ Technology (4-piece Hard Rock Maple Core)
Inlay Materials	Natural Iridescent Abalone and Polished Micarta
Wrap Material	Premium Textured Black Leather
Accent Rings	Polished Stainless Steel
Weight System	Compatible with Uni-Loc Weight Cartridge System

Why Choose the Predator Blak5-4?

Investing in the Predator Blak5-4 means upgrading your entire approach to the game. It reduces the margin for error on complex, cross-table cut shots, provides the structural rigidity needed for explosive breaks, and delivers the delicate tactile feedback required for precise safety play. Whether you are running a rack of 9-ball or anchoring your team in a straight pool league, this cue gives you the psychological and physical edge needed to win.