Action ACT161 Fractal Cue – Deep Red Fractal Design

When you pick up a cue, you’re not just picking up equipment — you’re choosing how you’re going to play, how you’re going to feel, and how you want to look at the table. The Action ACT161 Fractal Series Cue brings all three: performance, feel, and style. Whether you’re advancing your game in league matches or simply want a cue that looks as good as it plays, this model fits the bill.

With its 29″ hard rock maple shaft, pro taper, 13 mm layered tip and bold fractal-style design in deep red wood and epoxy resin, the ACT161 isn’t shy. Plus, it’s weight-adjustable, so you can fine-tune feel to match your stroke. Let’s dig into what makes it a smart choice.

Key Features & Benefits

13 mm layered tip (Action 7-layered) — A quality tip matters. This stacked layered construction gives you better consistency, control on spin, and durability. You’re not fighting your equipment; you’re using it to your advantage. 
1″ fiber linen ferrule — A solid ferrule size helps manage feedback, preserves shaft integrity, and keeps your feel consistent shot after shot. 
29″ hard rock maple shaft with 10-12″ pro taper — Hard rock maple is a premium choice, giving you stiffness, consistent stroke feel, and less unwanted flex. The pro taper helps balance reach, accuracy and feel for both draw/follow and routine shots. 
5/16-18 joint pin — A standard professional-grade joint that provides solid connection between butt and shaft, delivering dependable performance and feel. 
Fractal design styling — This is about more than just function: deep red wood with epoxy resin, black & red specked Irish linen wrap — it’s bold and stands out. If you want a cue that looks as sharp as it hits, this is it. 
Weight-adjustable — Unlike cues that lock you into one feel, the ACT161 allows you to adjust weight (in the 18–21 oz range) via weight bolts. That’s a big plus for matching your playing style or evolving over time. 
Warranty & build quality — Backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty and built with attention to materials and detail.

Technical Specifications

Here’s a convenient spec-sheet format you can use directly:

• Tip Diameter: 13 mm layered tip (Action 7-layer)

• Ferrule: 1″ fiber/linen combination

• Shaft Length & Material: 29″ Hard Rock Maple

• Taper Length: 10-12″ pro taper

• Joint Pin: 5/16 × 18

• Collar: White collar with black & silver ring design

• Forearm / Butt Sleeve: Deep red wood with red epoxy resin fractal design

• Wrap: Black & red speck Irish linen wrap

• Butt Plate / Bumper: White butt plate with black Action logo & rubber plug bumper

• Weight Options: Available 18 oz, 19 oz, 20 oz, 21 oz (weight-adjustable)

• Warranty: 1-year manufacturer warranty

Why This Cue Works for You

For Players Serious About Leveling Up

If you’re putting in time practicing your breaks, your follow-throughs, your positional play, you want gear that supports your efforts. The ACT161’s solid materials and thoughtful design mean you’re not held back by your cue; you’re enabled by it.

For Players Who Value Style as Much as Substance

This cue gets you noticed. The fractal design, deep red wood, epoxy wrap — this is not a bland stick. You’ll look sharp at the table and feel confident. That kind of psychological boost counts.

For Players Who Like Customizable Feel

Your weight preference may shift. Maybe you start lighter and move heavier, or you find your stroke changes over time. With the weight-adjustable ability, the ACT161 lets you tune the cue rather than being forced into a one-size-fits-all.

Care & Maintenance Tips

• After each session, wipe the shaft clean of chalk dust and oils to maintain smooth feel and reduce wear.

• Check the tip regularly—keep it shaped, scuffed, and replace when the layered tip shows signs of wear.

• Store your cue in a proper case (hard or padded soft) and avoid leaning it upright or leaving it in extreme heat/humidity.

• Remove and check the joint threads periodically—keep them clean, dry, and tight but not overtightened.

• Since this cue has an adjustable weight system, occasionally confirm the weight bolts are secure and there’s no rattling or looseness.

Playing Tips to Get the Most Out of It

• Try starting at a mid-weight (e.g., 20 oz) to feel balanced and then test lighter or heavier to see what suits your style.

• With the pro taper shaft, aim for a smooth, consistent stroke rather than overthinking impact—let the cue’s materials do the work.

• The layered tip gives you good spin potential—so when you’re doing draw or follow shots, trust the tip-grip but keep your stroke under control.

• Because the wrap is Irish linen with specks, you’ll get a nice grip without becoming slippery during long sessions.

• Use the bold look of the cue to your advantage: confidence at the table often translates to better performance. If you feel good about your equipment, you’ll shoot differently.