Snooker Cue

[147Rix]

Hi people I've been wanting a brand new snooker cue for quite a while my last one is over 10 years old and I loved it. My dad bought me that when I was very young and never used it till I was about 11. Some knicked it and now need a replacement but where can I get a decent quality cue with a case. I'd like a 3 piece cue with extensions if possible. Thanks

Rix

[Freddie Ng]

What cue did your dad bought you ??
What specs are you looking for ?
Tell us more and your budget too

[147Rix]

I cant remember the name of the cue my dad bought me but the case is in the loft some where I'll have a look later on.

My budget is around £120 and I'm looking for a cue that is capable of long power shots. I don't like hollow cues that sound like they're gonna break and every cue at the snooker club is bent so you don't enjoy the game as much. :snooker:

[Deepscrew]

http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalo...ight_away.html

Any of those will do ya. The heavier the cue the harder you'll be able to hit it.

[hotpot]

http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalo...ight_away.html

Any of those will do ya. The heavier the cue the harder you'll be able to hit it.

An heavier cue doesnt constitute more power , power is all about timing mucka . A cue of 17.5-18 oz will allow you to play a full array of shots and will ive you more touch in amongst the balls , imo .

[Deepscrew]

I agree with you, but a heavier cue does help imo. More OOOOMMPH with a log in your hand!

[Freddie Ng]

If you're to play for few long hours ... heavy cues will eventually damage your game..

[147Rix]

I agree with that. My old cue was good I was smooth not to heavy and and a very nice stroke to it. The only thing I had to do with that was re tip it a few times.

[hotpot]

Hi mucka the first thing to find out is what specs suit you better , for me this is the first and most important part of purchasing a cue . You could buy the best cue in the world but if it does,nt suit you the it will seem like the worst to you .

Ideally it,s always better to go somewhere where you can try a few dozen cues out theres no better way of finding a cue that plays well for you than trying them out .

If you cant try any out then get one from a good reputable maker made to your spec . If your on a budget then i would go for the best cue with plain ebony/rosewood etc butt , otherwise youll be paying extra for the splicing which is always nice but dont play any better .

[147Rix]

Thank you for your help chap

[ibrahim]

An heavier cue doesnt constitute more power , power is all about timing mucka . A cue of 17.5-18 oz will allow you to play a full array of shots and will ive you more touch in amongst the balls , imo .

you are right about the timing ,but technically u are wrong.a object which has more inertia(ie mass ie weight)will have a higher velocity, thus it will have a higher velocity(speed)and it will be harder to stop,thus giving u a proper followthrough,and the more the followthrough,the more power u will produce.

[hotpot]

you are right about the timing ,but technically u are wrong.a object which has more inertia(ie mass ie weight)will have a higher velocity, thus it will have a higher velocity(speed)and it will be harder to stop,thus giving u a proper followthrough,and the more the followthrough,the more power u will produce.

Well we,ll agree to disagree then mucka , If you dont strike a ball properly you can hit it as hard and fast and generate as much velosity as you want , it doesnt necessarily mean the white is going to screw back or follow through further .

Its all about timing and striking the cue ball correct and imo you can achieve this as just as well with a 17 oz cue as you can with a 20 oz cue .