Snooker question, need help!

[GinoAlessi]

okay, I have been playing snooker for the last 2-3 months everyweek, and im starting to enjoy it now, even with the competetive side of the sport.

But i have a huge problem when using snooker cues, because my friend has 2 that he has bought himself, and when he uses them, its fine, but if i borrow one, it tends to squek on my hand. And it becomes very rough on my skin.

And i was thinking about buying a decent cue my self, but im not to sure what to do in this situation, incase i buy one and i get one that rubs on my skin.

Anyone got any advise? Also Im stuck using the ones in the snooker hall at the moment that are already there, but they seem to work fine with me without rubbing at all.

Anyone got any ideas why it happens to me? Or how to stop it?

[Terry Davidson]

There must be something wrong with your friend's cue. Wipe it down with a wet cloth and then a dry cloth and see if you can get rid of whatever is on there.

Normally, cues do not 'squeek' in the hand and you are alright with the house cues which would probably be a little sticky anyway

Terry

[DawRef]

Get your own cue. Some snooker clubs sell them and they will let you try it out on a table before buying. If not, then ask the shop if you can try before buying. You may need to put down a deposit, but at least then you wont be committed to that cue.
Its OK using a club cue, but if you get used to a particular one, you may come unstuck and find someone else is using it when you want it.

[deant1982]

The squeeking is probably from the varnish on your friends cue. I have used a cheap one before that makes a squeek sound when I use it. (I tend to have very warm hands, which rubs the cue and causes the sound). The ones in the snooker hall will have a laquer finish, which whilst not as bad as varnish, is certainly not much better.

Best advise as the 2 guys above have said is get your own cue. Avoid a cheap varnished cue, as you will be right back where you started from.
Dean.