Make Better Shots with Quality Pool Cues

Posted on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 by admin in Uncategorized |

Buying billiard cues is challenging. There are many styles to choose from it’s difficult to know what qualities will make your game the best it can be. Players do not need to spend hundreds of dollars to find the right cue for them. Affordable cues can be found with all the right qualities. When selecting a cue, players should consider: the overall weight, material, and tip. New billiard players should look for a basic cue that provides a firm hit. The weight of a cue is important for assessing hit, and beginning players do best with a medium weight cue that is forgiving but sturdy. Pool cue materials contribute to the overall weight of the stick, and fiberglass cues are recommended. These types of cues are also desirable because they resist denting and warping over time. One of the most important selections will be the cue tip. Tip sizes and densities vary greatly, and can range from soft to extra hard. Typically, the softer a cue tip is the more likely it is to change in shape (flatten or ‘mushroom’) with each hit. Soft tips require maintenance to keep their shape. Advantages of soft tips include the ability to put spin on the ball (called ‘english’) and increased control. Advantages of harder tips include reduced maintenance and improved consistency with every hit.