Where can I try cues in Hants?

[Picko]

Hello all,

Just picking the game up again after 10 years out. Looking to buy a new cue as my old Peridon and Fletcher must have been lost.

I used to get cues from a sports shop in Guildford, which has closed down now.... so any ideas where I can go and try out a few cues??

I've tried looking about on the net but all I can see is a good shop up in Leeds!!

Ideally looking to spend £100.... maybe another Peridon... maybe a 3/4.

Cheers
Steve

[DeanH]

see http://www.sovereignsnooker.com/ in Farnborough
hopefully not too far from you, they do seem to have a large selection but I have not been there myself.

[muzicman147]

I live just down the road,near Farnham, I looked long and hard to find somewhere local to try and buy a cue, in the end i gave up and had one made on line to my spec, got mine from, http://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalog/Cues.html

[snookerdad]

Keith Auld is back in business. He is based in Locks Heath, near Southampton.

See Keith's new website: www.auldcues.com

Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

[Neil Taperell]

Keith Auld is back in business. He is based in Locks Heath, near Southampton.

See Keith's new website: www.auldcues.com

Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

Very first cue i bought was by Keith Auld . Good to see him back in health and making cues again . Prices look very reasonable for handmade cues .

[scarfy]

Keith Auld is back in business. He is based in Locks Heath, near Southampton.

See Keith's new website: www.auldcues.com

Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

might have to pay him a visit (once my breaks hit over 30)

quite handy being right next to locks heath

[jrc750]

.... Prices look very reasonable for handmade cues .

Very good prices indeed !
I know previous threads slated his workmanship but these look good

[Neil Taperell]

Very good prices indeed !
I know previous threads slated his workmanship but these look good

I only speak as i find and i was lucky enough to have one made by him about 20 years ago . Very nice solid cue . Always recall the joint being very low down on the butt .Sometimes wish i kept it . Would have saved me a bloody fortune !

[snookerdad]

quite handy being right next to locks heath

Me too. I live in Bursledon. Where do you play?

Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

[scarfy]

Me too. I live in Bursledon. Where do you play?

Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

i play at fareham snooker club. sometimes park gate royal british legion. not very often mind you. though trying to go more often now!

[snookerdad]

Park Gate RBL is Keith Auld's home club.

[scarfy]

Park Gate RBL is Keith Auld's home club.

yea thats where i heard about him originally.

although im nowhere near the level i'd consider high enough to warrant spending that much on a cue.

[franksandellsnooker]

Hello all,

Just picking the game up again after 10 years out. Looking to buy a new cue as my old Peridon and Fletcher must have been lost.

I used to get cues from a sports shop in Guildford, which has closed down now.... so any ideas where I can go and try out a few cues??

I've tried looking about on the net but all I can see is a good shop up in Leeds!!

Ideally looking to spend £100.... maybe another Peridon... maybe a 3/4.

Cheers
Steve

You might consider a quick trip east along the A27 to Worthing where you can find a superb private room with full size championship table with a fine selection of cues to try, coupled with advice if needed. It is the only way to buy a cue in all truth. Many class players in your area have recieved coaching and advice over the years. Check out wwwfranksandellcuesport.co.uk and E.mail me. I'll reply with all contact details. All the best.:snooker:

[Picko]

Thanks mate... may well do!
I've sent an e-mail through.

Thanks for everyone's suggestions (although not many in this part of the world.)