What type of pool cue should i buy?

Question

i need to replace my old pool cue and was thinking of upgrading. i play 8ball twice a week in league and have recently started playing snooker (not in comp) which i thoroughly enjoy and best break is about 45. how much should i spend on a cue and what type does anyone suggest? my old cue is a cheap 3/4 cue but it makes a cliking sound sometimes now when i use it so il replace it but not sure what type (3/4, 2pce, 1 pce, brand?) and how much i should spend? any suggestions are very much appreciated thnx :)

oh yeh i live in australia :)

Answer 1

I use a Viking Cue.  I have had it for 15 years and it still is in top notch shape.

Answer 2

a 19 oz Joss or Predator 2 piece if you play regularly usually between 200.00 and up.

Answer 3

If you play American 8ball,keep using your current cue for that.

Get a snooker cue with a 10mm tip from here:

http://www.bluemoonleisure.com/Snooker%2...

If you play pool on the smaller English pool table,you can use the same cue for both. Get one made from ash,with a 9.0mm to 9.5mm tip. The same site is still ok,or try cue craft cues or craftsman cues. They all do decent cues at a reasonable price.

Answer 4

I don't know much about snooker, I do however know that its better to have at least a 2nd smaller mm shaft if you are going to use the same cue.  12-13mm shafts are to big for the smaller snooker balls.  The cue I shoot with (I primarily play 8 or 9 ball) Is an 18oz Jacoby with a 12.5mm shaft.  Of course everone likes a different feel, so your best bet is to try a few and see what best suits you.  Good luck, and keep racken em up!

Answer 5

Personally I like Mcdermott cues and Viking. Both these cues offer lifetime warranties which I think is cool. i have heard a lot of good things about Predator but I have never shot with one

Answer 6

I think you will usually find players use an 18 or 19 ounce cue to play with but use a 20 to 21+ ounce cue to break with. I learned with (and am still using the same cue 23 years later) a 21.3 ounce Mali and found the weight very comfortable to me.

We're talking about using a tool that is as individual as the user. I don't believe there is a "correct" weight to use other than trying out what is comfortable to YOU.

Don't consider just the weight of the cue either. Consider the kind of tip you will have at the end of the shaft. A soft tip is usually good for a soft shooter (which I think we should ALL be) and a hard tip is suitable for a hard hitting shooter. Look for a comfortable diameter in the shaft. Mine is an 11 millimeter but some players prefer a 12 or 12.5 millimeter shaft, while other players prefer the feel of a snooker cue. That's sort of like using a number 2 pencil to me but that's where individual preferences come into play. You may also want to consider the length of the cue as well. Those are just some things to take into accout while you're looking for your cue.