What should I look for in pool cues?
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Asked by: Dave Decoteau
5 Things To Consider when Buying A Pool Cue
- BUDGET – FIND THE RIGHT CUE WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK. …
- SKILL LEVEL – CONSIDER HOW SERIOUS THE PLAYER IS. …
- PERFORMANCE – PICK A CUE THAT DOES WHAT YOU NEED IT TO. …
- STYLE – CHOOSE A LOOK THAT FITS THE PLAYER’S PERSONALITY. …
- WEIGHT/BALANCE – SELECT THE RIGHT WEIGHT AND BALANCE.
How do I choose a good pool cue?
Read on to learn the four steps to choosing the perfect cue stick.
- Choose Your Cue Tip Diameter. …
- Select the Right Cue Stick Weight. …
- Consider Your Hand Size When Choosing Your Shaft Diameter. …
- Go with a Shaft Taper That Is Most Forgiving for New Players.
What is the best length for a pool cue?
57 inches
A standard two-piece cue that lengths 58 inches (57 inches for one-piece cue) can be comfortably used by any person of height between 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 5 inches. For persons of height more than that, they may need to specially order a cue that’s up to 61 inches long.
What is the best hardness for a cue tip?
The Ultimate Pool Cue Tip Guide
| Tip Brand | Tip Size | Hardness |
|---|---|---|
| Zan (Soft) | 14mm | 66.3 |
| Elk Master | 10-14mm | 66.8 |
| Kamui Black (Super Soft) | 14mm | 67.5 |
| Da Vinci (Soft) | 14mm | 68.7 |
What weight of pool cue should I use?
Ideally, you should get a cue stick weighing 18.5-21 ounces for American pool and one that weighs 17-19 ounces for English pool.
What is a good pool cue for an intermediate player?
Top 5 Pool Cues for Intermediate Players
- Pure X by Players Technology Series HXT15.
- McDermott Lucky L65 Leprechaun Cue.
- Viking Valhalla Cue.
- Viper Revolution Spider Pool Cue.
- Lucasi Custom Mystic Black and Curly Maple Pool Cue.
What’s the difference in pool cues?
The most common differences are the width of the cue’s tip, what the ring that reinforces the tip (called the ferrule) is made of and the kind of wood the cue is made from. Buying the right cue for your table is more important than you may think, especially when the cues differ so much.
What Oz pool cue do pros use?
19 to 19.5 ounces
A: The pros use cues which weigh 19 to 19.5 ounces. Available pool sticks range from a low of about 15 to as much as 27 ounces, an extra half-pound over the pro cue.
Does the cue butt matter?
You definitely it's definitely going to play a lot better than. How it has been playing the biggest thing with the cue is the shaft and the tip the butt comes last yes the butt is a factor.
Are slip on cue tips good?
Order slip on cue tips today! This is an inexpensive and easy way to fix a tip that pops off but is more suitable for one piece bar/house cues. They are also a good thing to have in your case should you need a temporary replacement to get you through a match if something happened to the normal tip.
Is it better to have a lighter or heavier pool cue?
I find that I tend to be most accurate playing soft shots, and with a heavy cue I get more action and speed on the cue ball with a softer stroke than I would playing with a light cue (that’s just physics, greater mass = less speed needed for the same force and that), so naturally stroke softer to play the same
Should I break cue heavy or light?
The idea is that the lighter the cue, the faster you can swing it. And the faster you can swing it, the harder you can break. Because this theory revolves around acceleration and speed, lighter break cues are good for players who are able to be accurate with a fast, athletic break stroke.
Is a 21 oz pool cue good?
Using a lighter weight stick (18-19 oz.) will create more “snap” in your shot; your cue ball will be dynamic and your object ball will go into the pocket at a slower pace. A heavier cue (20-21 oz) results in a more sluggish cue ball; the object ball will go into the pocket faster.
