What company makes the best billiard cues?

There are many fine cuemakers. If you wish a mass produced cue then a Viking, Meucci, Mcdermott, Lucasi are all good choices. I personally play with a cue made by Mike Bender from Delta Junction, Alaska. Solid hit, quality materials and manufacturing. Too expensive ($2500) for a beginner. If you can go somewhere and test hit a few different cues by all means find one that you like the feel of.

why are people avoiding lucasi these days arent they good cues too...?

quality for the money......Viking! absolutely, but Schonn or Joss are TOP of the line.