newbie needs cue advice

[veeness]

hi there, new here obviously! I am a south African living in Brighton UK and a friend of mine back home wants me to get her a cue for her bday. I used to play league pool around 20 years ago, I don't think I even know what a good cue is anymore.

So maybe you can help?

these are her requirements

the weight needs to be 16,5 ounces
she wanted a kamui cue but for the life of me I can't find that anywhere online only a kamui tip
she also said she wanted a one piece because it lasts longer (I will be travelling back to south Africa with this so I honestly think getting a two piece is going to be better, thoughts on that?)
she also said it shouldn't be too tall, about my size (im 5.1 inches)

anyway I don't want to spend a fortune, how much will a decent cue cost me and any advice around brands etc. also if anyone knows a good shop or online site where I can get one around brighton (or central London) that would be great.

hope this isn't too much of a mouth ful

[ADR147]

hi there, new here obviously! I am a south African living in Brighton UK and a friend of mine back home wants me to get her a cue for her bday. I used to play league pool around 20 years ago, I don't think I even know what a good cue is anymore.

So maybe you can help?

these are her requirements

the weight needs to be 16,5 ounces
she wanted a kamui cue but for the life of me I can't find that anywhere online only a kamui tip
she also said she wanted a one piece because it lasts longer (I will be travelling back to south Africa with this so I honestly think getting a two piece is going to be better, thoughts on that?)
she also said it shouldn't be too tall, about my size (im 5.1 inches)

anyway I don't want to spend a fortune, how much will a decent cue cost me and any advice around brands etc. also if anyone knows a good shop or online site where I can get one around brighton (or central London) that would be great.

hope this isn't too much of a mouth ful

I would suggest you don't get involved in it!

[markz]

Would help much more if you posted your budget. Guys could make suggestions then be it Argos or John Parris.

[veeness]

I was hoping not to spend more than 100 quid

[thommo335]

newbie needs cue advice

argos it is then?

[DeanH]

Don't forget to budget £20 for the Kamui tip!

[ADR147]

somebody who asks for something so specific as kamaui and 16.5oz is never going to be happy - buy her chocolates!

[veeness]

Come on people - suggestions? Brand etc - based on those spec what should I need to be spending? Where is the best place to get a good deal on a cue?

[ADR147]

Well a 16.5 oz cue will need to be a special order or an antique.

[itsnoteasy]

what is she gong to play with the cue?

[veeness]

Pool (league I think)

[itsnoteasy]

Which type of pool?

[jonny66]

I think you might find a 17oz cue on ebay, a Chinese one, could be good, could be not good. They are a bit of a lottery. Grand cues are generally pretty good, but tend to be heavier.

[bolty]

A lot of people in my club are brandishing Tiger cues at the mo - they seem like decent quality at reasonable prices. It's up North though! http://www.tiger-leisure.com/

[franksandellsnooker]

Veness. Check out wwwfranksandellcuesport.co.uk I am in Worthing 9 miles west of you. Let me have a contact number. We can certainly find something suitable. F.