Does it matter how long your pool cue is?

Question

Does it matter how long your pool cue is?

Answer 1

Yes. it also depends on how long your arms are =D

I personally use a 20 oz stick that is 5 ft long. it is figerglass, i've used shorter sticks. but I am 6 ft with semi long arms...your choice...just try out mulitple sticks and use what you think feels best

Answer 2

Yep, others have given good answers, the longer the cue, the more 'mass' and greater the power possible from it, so long cues are good for breaks.

Key factor is your person 'comfort', most of your play will not involve the need for power, so get a weight that is comfy for you, unless you are really tall, a standard length is fine and less costly than getting a custom fit, $200 will get you a very good cue, but you can spend a thousand just for a name.

Answer 3

The 2 major differences are the weight of the stick AND usually the longest stick is for the "break" at the beginning of the game. It helps put more power into the ball because you're able to put your arm further back on the stick..more momentum means a better break!!

Answer 4

i dont think it matters as long as you can make a ninety degree angle with your back arm...i think its more important to get a pool cue weighted correctly according to your style of game

Answer 5

I make sure my right hand is well enougn behind my back.

Answer 6

In short, yes it does.  The standard length of a pool cue used to be 57".  Over the years, the average height of pool players increased, so the standard length also increased to 58".  Now, no two pool players are exactly the same size.  I have one student who is 5 feet tall and another who is 6' 8".  The standard cue length wouldn't work for either of them.  The solution is usually to find a shorter or longer shaft to accomodate your body type.  It's funny how few people even consider getting a shaft of a different length for their cue when people will have a whole set of custom golf clubs designed around their frame.  There were a few good statements thus far.  Keeping a 90 degree angle between your grip arm and the cue is essential.  Where you are gripping the cue will depend entirely on the length of your hand bridge.  I would like to point out that increased speed on your break shot does not necessarily produce a better break.  Speed without control is actually worse than nothing.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.