Pool cue advice please

[Professor Yaffle]

Hi all

I haven't played pool or snooker for 25 years but I'm playing a pool evening next week so fished out my cues. I previously played pool at a decent league level but my snooker was dire (although great fun).

Cues:

2 piece 58" 19.5 ounces 9.5mm tip Ash shaft machine spliced
1 piece 57.5" 16 ounces 9mm tip Maple shaft hand spliced

The ferrules were very dark with tarnish, I've started to polish the ferrule on the two piece and it's looking much better now. I also half wondered whether to sand the lacquer/sealer off and oil it, however.......

I know I need to have a few frames first but I'm already thinking I'd like a better cue. I'd been considering a Peradon but having read a great many threads on this forum realise there's much better value for money to be had.

I'd like a 3/4 with 9 to 9.5mm tip, don't know my ideal weight but think the 2 piece suited me better.

Budget up to £200 but would pay a little more for the right cue rather than cap price for a less suitable cue.

I'm over 6'2" and have longer than average arms (always need extra length shirt sleeves), although these cues nestle in my armpit should I consider something a littler longer as I'm gripping at the bottom of the butt?

I'd definitely consider a good second hand cue and will probably treat any cue to an ADR147 laminated tip from day 1.

Finally, I "may" venture back to a snooker table at some point. Whether a new cue would be a suitable crossover or have a second shaft is another potential option. Pool will be the primary use though.

[Professor Yaffle]

Sorry to reply to myself but meant to say the Mastercraft cues look a good option.

[Rob153]

I own a Mastercraft 'warrior' cue lovely balance, well made and cracking value for money. You won't go far wrong buying a mastercraft.

[haggishunter]

have you seen his selection of cues on ebay? http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ADR147-Snoo...i.html?_fsub=2

[Professor Yaffle]

have you seen his selection of cues on ebay? http://stores.ebay.co.uk/ADR147-Snoo...i.html?_fsub=2

Yes, thanks, I'd searched ADR147. The majority of these are less than 58" and that's really my minimum length.

Will keep watching though.

[Professor Yaffle]

I own a Mastercraft 'warrior' cue lovely balance, well made and cracking value for money. You won't go far wrong buying a mastercraft.

Thanks Rob153, Mastercraft seem to have an execellent reputation at this price point.

After my come back game I'll see if there's a local('ish) snooker shop that has some longer cues to try before potentially ordering a 59" or 60" Mastercraft.

I presume the guys here would recommended ordering Mastercraft through ADR147 rather than direct?

[Rob153]

Def be a good idea to try a few longer cues first, horrible waiting weeks for a cue to be made then find out the specs don't suit you :-( Yep order through ADR as Mastercraft can be a little difficult to get hold of sometimes.

[haggishunter]

Yes, thanks, I'd searched ADR147. The majority of these are less than 58" and that's really my minimum length.

Will keep watching though.

I might be wrong but there's a very good chance he'll have something longer, he has hundreds in stock at any given time, pm him and see what he says.
maybe also give big Andy g a shout, he's a pool player and may have something to suit, I got a cue from him a while back and its a good cue, he might have something longer in pool spec.
Happy hunting buddy

[Professor Yaffle]

I might be wrong but there's a very good chance he'll have something longer, he has hundreds in stock at any given time, pm him and see what he says.
maybe also give big Andy g a shout, he's a pool player and may have something to suit, I got a cue from him a while back and its a good cue, he might have something longer in pool spec.
Happy hunting buddy

Thanks for this, will probably have a word with ADR and Andy after I've had my pool night. I need to see how I play these days and whether I feel I need a longer cue whilst playing rather than just cuing on the kitchen table