Best way to store a cue?

[haz_pro]

Hello everyone,
as above, what is the best way to store a snooker cue?

At the snooker clubs I have been in all the cues are stored vertically in circular tubecases. Is this the best way?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

[unclevit]

Hello everyone,
as above, what is the best way to store a snooker cue?

At the snooker clubs I have been in all the cues are stored vertically in circular tubecases. Is this the best way?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

In its case

[samad]

I dont think theres anything wrong in storing them that way but most people prefer to use Hard cue cases either in Metal or Leather for storing their cues... hope it helps

[haz_pro]

Should it be stored vertically in it's case or horizontally? Does it matter?

[samad]

Nah , it doesnt make any difference in my opinion .

good luck with your snooker

[ram p]

I've always stored my cue by hanging it with a rubber cue hanger.



http://www.poolndarts.com/p-4973-Cue-Hanger/



I've heard they will never warp this way... it made sense to me so I followed it.

[poolqjunkie]

I have seen cue warp even though it has been stored in a case. It may have more to do with the cue than the case I think. Of course, if you put the case in some ridiculous places then your cue will warp.

[RGCirencester]

Totally flat or totally vertical in its case Makes no difference really. Just dont lean it against a wall at an angle.

[inevermissblue]

Totally flat or totally vertical in its case Makes no difference really. Just dont lean it against a wall at an angle.

I put mine in its alluminium case! Then i lean it against the wall in the cupboard! It was as straight as a die when i got it, and it remains so.

Sadly all this talk about suspending it in the air is just a sales gimmick! as i have just proven! Sorry folks. :snooker: :snooker: :snooker:

[RGCirencester]

I was going to add a note about different kinds of cases but i was feeling a little lazy at the time.

Theoretically a good quality aluminium case should fully support your cue and any angle however be careful with leather, leatherette or wooden cases as wooden frames of such can warp in just the same way as your cue if you are not careful.

As I have a wooden case I lay mine flat
Wouldn't buy one of those cue hangers though, don't see te point.

[haz_pro]

thanks for all the answers guys

[poolqjunkie]

I guess you can put yours in an umbrella rack (the kind with a lot of squares on the upper shelf and just a solid big rectangle on the bottom shelf for many umbrellas) if you dont like to put it in a case. It can stand quite straight without much sideway forces applied to the shaft.