Need some background info on my cue

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I currently have this snooker cue: http://www.topcue.co.uk/shop/product...od=2793&xSec=5

Ok it isn't the best cue, but then again I'm not the best player either. I suppose I slightly lack the experience and skill to warrant a JP cue but then such a cue might make the game easier for me.

Anyway, can anyone tell me whether this cue is lacquered or not?

Also, what defines the smoothness of a cue? Is it whether it's made out of ash or maple? In the case of this cue, what's used? Furthermore, what can I do to ensure the cue is as smooth as possible? My biggest bottleneck is that the cue gets sticky and this is the most significant cause of miscues in prolonged matches or club nights. Miscues lead to losses at the level I play - or the level my opponents play, because on a busy club night at my local all the good players are there.

I'm thinking of sending the cue to wooldridge for retipping and a good workover to make the cue smooth, but his site says if the cue is lacquered then cue oil cannot be used.


Thanks

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I currently have this snooker cue: http://www.topcue.co.uk/shop/product...od=2793&xSec=5

Ok it isn't the best cue, but then again I'm not the best player either. I suppose I slightly lack the experience and skill to warrant a JP cue but then such a cue might make the game easier for me.

Anyway, can anyone tell me whether this cue is lacquered or not?

Also, what defines the smoothness of a cue? Is it whether it's made out of ash or maple? In the case of this cue, what's used? Furthermore, what can I do to ensure the cue is as smooth as possible? My biggest bottleneck is that the cue gets sticky and this is the most significant cause of miscues in prolonged matches or club nights. Miscues lead to losses at the level I play - or the level my opponents play, because on a busy club night at my local all the good players are there.

I'm thinking of sending the cue to wooldridge for retipping and a good workover to make the cue smooth, but his site says if the cue is lacquered then cue oil cannot be used.


Thanks

ok, this cue is ash - its made in china and it has a sprayed on varnish finish. in order to use cue oil you would need to remove the varnish which is not a 2 minute job.

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That might explain why it's a bit sticky after prolonged use.

Could I still get rid of the varnish? From your post you imply it's possible ("not a 2 minute job").

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wipe with slightly damp cloth and buff up with a dry soft cloth - yes its possible to remove it but not recommended on this cue.

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wipe with slightly damp cloth and buff up with a dry soft cloth - yes its possible to remove it but not recommended on this cue.

Would that make the cue pretty close to being as smooth as a non varnished cue?

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Umm Maybe Not But Its The Best You Can Do - You Could Use A Tiny Amount Of Fairy Liquid If The Cue Is That Sticky?

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Ok thanks will give those suggestions a go or contact Mike

[ADR147]

ok good luck - its not worth your money sending this cue to mike, he will tell you the same i imagine, unless you really play well with it i would not invest that sort of money into it.