Snooker cues...?

Question

need to buy a snooker cue as the ones in my club are awful just wondering what length cue would be gud for someone who is 5ft 10 inches tall?

Answer 1

snooker cues are typically longer than billiard cues, mostly to accommodate the larger table size.  the standard size of a billiard cue is 57'',  snooker cues are about 4 to 6"s longer(every manufacturer is little different)

Answer 2

any one would do

Answer 3

ideally try and get one that comes just up to your armpit

Answer 4

Well your lucky in that you average heights so your bulk standard cue is made to fit your height so.... you want 57 inches.  

You want a 9.5mm tip maybe a little smaller depending on how good you are (the smaller the tip the easier to impart unwanted side-but the easier to impart wanted spin.)

and as your playing on a 12foot table you'll properly want to invest in a cue which in compatible with a mini-but extension. Then obviously buy an 8inch mini but.

Depending on how serious a player you are you may even want to buy a larger 20-23 inch telescopic extension.

Also there isn't much, if any difference between a cue for £30 and a cue for £60 or even more.  So unless your going to fork out a fortune for a hand sliced or custom made cue i suggest you buy the cheapest suitable cue!- I know this from experience!

Answer 5

the tip shouls reach up to your shoulder.Go to a stockists and feel a number of cues and choose one that you feel comfortable with.