Are Pool cue's the same as Snooker cue's?

Question

My boyf asked me last night, as we recently joined a snooker club, to the untrained eye, they look the same, but I think snooker cue's are thinner than pool cue's..But this is possibly me making up facts!!

If anyone know's I'd be really grateful..

Thanks, hope everyone's ok

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Answer 1

Pool cues are generally shorter and thicker which makes them heavier so they can hit the ball harder giving more control on spin.

Some pro pool players even have 2 cues - an even thinker one for when they break.

Answer 2

Pool cues are shorter thicker and heavier.  (like the Americans who use them)

Answer 3

In general the cue's are almost the same except the tips, which for snooker are around 10mm where as a pool cue will have a tip more like 14mm.

It is NOT true that English (8-ball) pool cues are heavier than Snooker cues (played snooker and pool long enough to know that). However the American pool cues may well be heavier, as the balls they use are much larger, as are the buckets of pockets they pot into.

Answer 4

Snooker cues and English Pool cues are generally the same but American cues are fatter and the tips are bigger.

Answer 5

Snooker are thinner and longer.

Answer 6

Kirsty,

That is a good answer I copied and pasted from another user (with acknowledgement)

The standard length for pool cues today is around 58". Snooker cues are several inches longer, due to snooker tables being larger and demanding a longer reach for many shots. Snooker cues are also lighter than pool cues. Pool cues most commonly are between 18-21 oz. Snooker cues are usually less than 17 oz. The difference is because snooker balls are lighter than pool balls. The tips have difference widths and curvatures to correspond to their respective balls. The standard width of a pool cue's tip is 13mm. The curvature of a pool cue's tip is roughly that of a nickel when viewed from the side. The width of a snooker cue's tip is usually less than 11mm and has a different curvature to maintain better contact with a snooker ball. The ferrules are different as well. Snooker cues often have a very short brass ferrule. Pool cues usually have a plastic or ivory ferrule at least 1 inch long. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Acknowledgement-  straight_shooter526

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Answer 7

Pool cues are usually shorter than snooker cues although the pros tend to use snooker cues .

Answer 8

snooker cue's are thinner at the tip.

Answer 9

Wow, there are some terrible answers on here. I can't believe how many people are so misinformed.

I will also preface this by saying I am comparing American pool cues to snooker cues, not British pool cues. British pool cues may be different since smaller diameter balls are used than in American pool.

The typical pool cue is 58" long. The typical snooker cue is 57", so snooker cues are SHORTER, not longer, on average. (If you don't believe me do a quick search of the internet, you you will find out.) This is because the traditional snooker stance and stroke is a lot more compact than a traditional pool stance and stroke.  

The average pool cue is around 19oz, whereas the average snooker cue is closer to 18oz, but these are just averages, and can vary greatly. A 17oz pool cue and 21oz snooker cue are not hard to find.

Snooker cues are typically made mostly of ash, whereas pool cues are typically made mostly of maple. Ash is a slightly harder wood, so the shaft will bend less upon contact with the cue ball. This makes it easier to be accurate on long shots. Maple is a better material when you are hitting the ball harder and spinning the ball as you do in pool.

As has been said, snooker cues typically have a smaller tip, between 9-11mm. Pool cues typically have a tip between 12-13mm. This is because of the size difference in the balls.

Snooker cues typically have a stronger taper than pool cues. By that I mean, snooker cues have a more cone shaped shaft, whereas most pool cues are a consistent width in the last 12 inches or so of the shaft. This is because pool players use a closed bridge much more often (with the first finger over the shaft), and again a straighter taper allows the shaft to bend more.

This is the most accurate answer posted so far. This is what a typical cuemaker or person familiar with both games and their equipment will tell you. I am just saying this because many posters seem to be regurgitating the same incorrect answers over and over.

Answer 10

Am I suppose to say our shafts are bigger than theirs?? come on ive had 6 violations already .and in front of the ladies.What is this catagory coming to.Mama says im being rude see in trouble already and aint even finished yet

but yes bout 3 to 4mm and heavier by 3 to 5 oz

I guess you know about the balls already---OUCH !!! mamas mad  now good night

Answer 11

No pool cues are usually thicker with a wider tip.  Snooker cues are a lot sleeker and with a thinner tip to give you more control of the cue ball.

Also all the best with your snooker hobby, it's a hard game but put in a little time and effort then it can be rewarding.

Been playing for 15 years. : )

Answer 12

I appreciate the Kudos from the answerer who used my other answer.  Since I wrote that, I've done some research and it's true that the trend has been to make snooker cues roughly the same length as pool cues.  This wasn't always the case, though.  Otherwise, I still agree with everything else, I've said before.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

Answer 13

depends what type of pool your playing. if its english pool then they are pretty much the same but if your playin american pool, the tip is cue are much bigger as the balls and table are bigger

Answer 14

no