Nice, inexpensive, starter pool cue
 

Once in a while I get asked what to buy. This, along with the same company's one butt one shaft tube case would work well for anyone just joining league on up to a skilled player looking for a bar cue...meaning a cue not so expensive that you'd worry about being mugged for it.

https://billiardwarehouse.com/cues/schmelke/schmelke_bocote-merrywidow.htm

(edit) The case I'd suggest:

https://www.billiardwarehouse.com/cases/schmelke/schmelke_t-110.htm