How should I choose a cue? Is there a particular way of selecting the cue?

Question

How should I choose a cue? Is there a particular way of selecting the cue?

Answer 1

If your just trying to find a good house cue at a pool hall or bar,  you would just grab one that has a comfortable weight(universal is 19oz.) and make sure it has a decent tip on it. A tip should be the size of a dime with a half-moon(crescent) shape. Not too flat or worn. Then make sure it is straight. Hold it like your looking down the barrel of a shotgun or rifle to see if you see a curve. You can also just roll it on the table and see if it wobbles at all.

  Now if your looking to buy a cue, you have more factors to consider. You have to be attracted to the cue. You have to know what type of tip you want on your new stick and what it is made of. Be absolutely sure what your ideal weight is. Decide whether you want a steel, wood, or combination of both joint. Of course price plays a major role also. Ideally you will want to shoot with this stick also before purchasing. Good luck.

Answer 2

You should choose a cue that you're comfortable shooting with........I am a member in the APA (American Pool Association) and I my personal stick is a 20.............which is a heavier stick

Answer 3

Pick one that's comfortable in your hands, not too light and not too heavy and check it out to see if it's straight (roll it on the table.) Make sure the tip is in good shape, not worn!!

Answer 4

Pick the cue up -- gently bounce it on the floor to see if it sounds solid--look at the tip to see it is in good shape, site down the cue to see it is straight.  I use a long 16.

Answer 5

Just go to the Predator Cues web site and read up on this cue.....personally answers all of the questions that  one needs to know in a cue stick.....get a Predator and then good luck on the tour!!

Answer 6

It has been a few years since I played but if I remember right you take one that is a comfortable weight for you. Next hold the cue as if you were going to shoot. If it feels it is balanced right while lightly holding the cue then it is good. If it feels awkward then keep looking.

Answer 7

Well the selection is usually limited to cues that aren't warped. I roll the cue on the table to make sure, and I prefer a heavier cue, it should be balanced, but again, the selection is usually just cheap cues. If you are buying one, I would go to a pool hall and ask around for tips.

Answer 8

i suppose you mean to buy ,straight , weight , feel  ,maybe price all can be factors $ paid doesnt mean any thing if you cant shoot with it i have signature sticks that cost $$$$ but belive it on not i play in the US Open 8&9 ball tourns with a $58 sneeky pete i paid more for the tip than the stick.go to a good billiard supply in person dont buy online it comes three days later and it just dont feel right chances are it wont be Happy hunting