Smoothing the cue.

[callum7]

Hi all!

Quick and maybe silly question,

Been playing longer and longer sessions recently,And the ques getting really sticky and getting too much friction when taking shots,I know to sand it down or whatever,But im not sure what to use? As i dont really fancy ruining the cue

Thanks in advance for any help!

[Maxsys]

Wipe it down with a damp towel, then buff with a dry one. This weather ain't helping

Do you know if its is oiled or lacquered? what make is the cue?

[mythman69]

Hi all!

Quick and maybe silly question,

Been playing longer and longer sessions recently,And the ques getting really sticky and getting too much friction when taking shots,I know to sand it down or whatever,But im not sure what to use? As i dont really fancy ruining the cue

Thanks in advance for any help!

Don't sand the cue!! It will only ruin it in the long run. As said, just wipe it down with a damp cloth and then a dry one. Also worth washing your hands before playing and having a cue towel to wipe your hands occasionally during the game.

[DeanH]

yep as has been said, don't sand the cue down.
The pros tend to have two towels at their table, one slightly damp and one dry; for their cue and their hands.
Usually the main problem is the hand, especially in hot weather and long time playing.
So keeping the hands clean and dry is the first, wiping the cue second.
best of luck

[callum7]

Ahhh,Thanks for the replies..Thought i'd ask here before doing something stupid!

I took a little hand towel along with me yesterday and it was a bit better,Our local clubs air con aint the best so it gets really stuffy in their!

Will take a damper one also then! Thanks for the suggestions

[damienlch]

Tell me about it... I can work up a good sweat playing in some clubs.

[jaffa.johnson]

Do you know if the cue lacquered or oiled or waxed?