After a break from snooker of more years than I care to remember, I am thinking of joining a local club. I was never a particularly good player and I don't have aspirations to play for a team, but I always liked playing a few frames, and I would like to treat myself to a reasonable cue to allow me to enjoy a couple of hours snooker once or twice a week in my retirement. I don't want something cheap which I will want to replace in a few months, and I'm in the fortunate position of being able to buy something decent and which I hope to use for many years. From what I have read £150 to £250ish should get me a nice cue without breaking the bank. I could go a little bit higher, but with a mini extension, case etc.(Anything else I need?), I don't want costs to spiral too much.
I would appreciate any suggestions about which makers (and possibly models) of cue to look at as things have moved on since I bought my Stuart Surridge cue 45 years ago!
After a search on t'internet I now know of Peradon (& Cannon), GBL, Mark Richard, and Ton Praram. I think Maximus are a bit out of my price range, and from what I have read, I think Riley / BCE are not going to be what I'm after. If anyone could give me their thoughts on the makes I mentioned, or suggest others, I would be very grateful.
My previous cue was a two piece, (although I think I would now prefer a 3/4), it was 57" long, weighed a tad under 18 ounces and had a balance point at 19", which I think is a bit far forward.
I'm sorry if this is a silly or recurring question, but thank you for any suggestions, thoughts or otherwise.
I would appreciate any suggestions about which makers (and possibly models) of cue to look at as things have moved on since I bought my Stuart Surridge cue 45 years ago!
After a search on t'internet I now know of Peradon (& Cannon), GBL, Mark Richard, and Ton Praram. I think Maximus are a bit out of my price range, and from what I have read, I think Riley / BCE are not going to be what I'm after. If anyone could give me their thoughts on the makes I mentioned, or suggest others, I would be very grateful.
My previous cue was a two piece, (although I think I would now prefer a 3/4), it was 57" long, weighed a tad under 18 ounces and had a balance point at 19", which I think is a bit far forward.
I'm sorry if this is a silly or recurring question, but thank you for any suggestions, thoughts or otherwise.
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