Hand Made Cue

[Breezer]

Hey....iv been reading thro and hand made cues have been spoken about but i dint really get it.......iv just started playing snooker again and am really injoying it but i have a cheapy £40 cue which allways gets sticky after an hourish and then is crap to use for the rest of the time....and i know play at least 3 -4 times a week so i was woundering if it would be worth me getting a proper cue????? like how do u go about getting one do u go up to the shop and u try lots out???? whos the best to go for???? i have about £200-300 once i sell my ps2 and some other stuff so i will be looking to buy one early jan......last question i know these must be annoying but please bare with me....what makes more expensive cues better because i know some plays like ken d used a random cue of a club rack got it for £5 and won the worlds with it??? so will a better cue improve my game if i put the pratice in??? also another question on another subject...u know the way to learn what eye u are is there any other way to do it apart from doing the pointing at the end of the table thing????
Thanks and please reply

[reverse_side]

I'll jump in first... that was a giggle to read...


My first cue was £20 from Argos in Crewe and I'd've kept it to this day if it was stolen out of my car... to give your existing cue a chance, Damp'n'Dry... clean it properly then the next time you go down and play, get two bar towels and dampen one and keep the other dry. When you feel it getting difficult to cue smoothly, take the damp cloth and clasp it a few inches below the tip and pull it down to remove the chalk that's embedded into it. Then get the other one and dry it off; it should now be very smooth especially if you've washed your hands recently.

What you can try, is get the cue out at home and get some kitchen towel and with a very weak mixture of washing-up liquid and water, clean the cue and see how much dirt comes off it - the whiter the material the better, then buff it up and test it on your bridge hand.

As for buying one if this doesn't work, there's quite a few Members with good experience and even some that are in the trade too. At least you'll either be able to sell it or pass it on with more confidence that you've given it a chance.

Use the SEARCH facility too, that'll give you some help, or find a Member like Cueman, GreenBaize etc and do a search on their posts as they've contributed quite a few posts in cue buying threads; SuperDude & JayJay chip in too, some for overseas buyers even.

My experience was to read a mound of Snooker Mags and decide that instead of a stereo or car, I'd get a cue and went into London to see John Parris and I'm using that one to this day... 14yrs later. (Although coming out of the Club having picked up the Drawsheets for my Comps tonight, I threw the white from baulk down at the pink off it's spot and it slapped into the heart of the corner pocket - who needs cues! a few startled stares followed me out of the match room)

[blackebony]

Handmade Cues

hi , was just reading your post about handmade cues and would like to tell you about a guy that has been making handmade cues for many years and is a master in the trade, i have owned several of his cues and they are second to none and there are several professionals that also use his cues..his name is A.E.ION ....he makes some amazing cues to any spec that you want.
he has his own private website that has a few details about himself and his cues on it ...why not go have a look he has contact details on the site with phone number and email addy so why not give him a call and have a chat about the sort of cue you were looking to get?
the addy is http://a.e.ions-cueworld.mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk he is also an expert in vintage cues

[Ipotalot]

Wow, very good self promotion, I will ring you and have a cue made, an exact replica of the Riley Tombstone badge, ebony butt maple shaft 1 piece 56 " in length, you can send the price etc, to my email Luck1au@yahoo.com.au

[Watford]

I was thinking of geting a replica from here too. I once played agaist someone from Newcastle who had one of Tony's cues and it looked really good. I once saw an ions Burwat champion on Ebay looked really nice but sold for about £200. You might as well get one made for that money.
Are the replicas the same price to buy as his standard cues?

[The_Teach]

Breezer I own Billiards Boutique the company in the ad above.

Feel free to pm me or call me on 01305 779596 and we can discuss your requirements for a new cue.

[kevkel]

Hi,

Most players like to have their own cue at some stage and when you have been playing for some time you will want a cue that suits you. A hand made cue gives you the chance to design your own cue i.e. length. weight etc.
You will also play more confidently when you know that the cue you pick up is going to be the same every time. John Parris is one of the best cue makers in the game.