@14GoOdLiFe FLexibility is more of an issue in cue sports with big cue balls, like American Pool and Carom, many players favour a rigid cue to ensure a straight follow through. There are different types of screw thread available, metal or wood shouldn't make too much difference - the main thing is that it keeps the cue together and doesn't work loose with the repeated impact of striking the cue ball.
If you don't use spin-shots much then go for a new 2-peice cue with a 9 or 10 mm tip. Like he says in the video, small tips will only benefit spin-shots. The reason I say 2 peice is because they are cheaper and easier to carry around in a small case.
The cheaper the cue the more likely it is to "bounce" when performing spin shots on the top/edge/bottom of the cue-ball. As described at 5.30. This shouldn't be a problem to you if you hit centre cue-ball all the time.
If you are playing 8 Ball on an English Style pool table you should be fine. However, in recent years more manufacturers are making cues specifically for English 8 Ball. Most of these feature slightly smaller tips (8.5mm). Many have interchangable joints allowing you to change the length easily, which means you have more options when playing in a tight corner of your local pub.
If you are playing 8 Ball on an American Style table, get an American Cue with a big tip!
Because of the weight of the balls it is better to have a more flexible ferrule than the brass type used on snooker cues. The brass passes on all the impact into the wood and this can damage the cue. So something with a bit more give helps.
Also, on the American Pool table players follow through a lot more and the cue comes into contact with the cloth more often. A brass ferrule is more likely to damage the cloth, thats why brass ferrules are often banned in competition play.
@filip4master no, a snooker cue will take loads of damage over time however if you have the money you can buy a good quality snooker cue with an extra large tip (min 10mm ideally 11mm+). If brass ferules are banned id suggest spending out on a wooden ferule rather than a plastic one.
The standard length for a cue is 57 inches. In theory a tall person would be better suited to a longer cue and a short person a shorter cue. However, adjustments can be made in how far up the back hand holds the cue which usually means that the length of the cue isn't an issue.
I would recommend that players of all heights learn to play with a standard cue so if it gets lost or damaged it can easily be replaced.
What is the difference between an american table and an english pool table?
derrick163 1 month ago
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whotaughtyou 2 months ago
everyone should get a john parris cue lol
kind regards
hikinguphigh 2 months ago
@hikinguphigh i prefer bce or gravity cuue
ewanthug 1 month ago
Very good information here for beginners
S7R31F 2 months ago
What is your cue in the video?
GuitarMadman000 4 months ago
Isn't flexibility something to mind as well?
Even the screw in the middle, I noticed that carom cues have a different screw, made of wood.
14GoOdLiFe 6 months ago
@14GoOdLiFe FLexibility is more of an issue in cue sports with big cue balls, like American Pool and Carom, many players favour a rigid cue to ensure a straight follow through. There are different types of screw thread available, metal or wood shouldn't make too much difference - the main thing is that it keeps the cue together and doesn't work loose with the repeated impact of striking the cue ball.
prowiththeshow 6 months ago
wich 1 do u recommend 1 2 or 3 4 joints .
i am a straight hitter and nt tat much of a spinner!!!
wich brand do u recommend??
samorrocks 8 months ago
@samorrocks
For pool:
If you don't use spin-shots much then go for a new 2-peice cue with a 9 or 10 mm tip. Like he says in the video, small tips will only benefit spin-shots. The reason I say 2 peice is because they are cheaper and easier to carry around in a small case.
The cheaper the cue the more likely it is to "bounce" when performing spin shots on the top/edge/bottom of the cue-ball. As described at 5.30. This shouldn't be a problem to you if you hit centre cue-ball all the time.
BushcraftMatt 7 months ago
@samorrocks peradon, one piece or 3/4.
dafyddlewis89 1 month ago
wich 1 do u recoomend 1 2 or 3 4 joints .
i am a straight hitter and nt tat much of a spinner!!!
wich brand do u recommend??
samorrocks 8 months ago
vry nice video!
it was vry helpful!!!
wich 1 do u recommend 1 2 or 3 4 joints???
i am a straight hitter and nt tat much of a spinnner!!!
samorrocks 8 months ago
i will buy snooker cue , but i am playing 8 ball . Do you think that is a good idea???
filip4master 10 months ago
@filip4master
If you are playing 8 Ball on an English Style pool table you should be fine. However, in recent years more manufacturers are making cues specifically for English 8 Ball. Most of these feature slightly smaller tips (8.5mm). Many have interchangable joints allowing you to change the length easily, which means you have more options when playing in a tight corner of your local pub.
If you are playing 8 Ball on an American Style table, get an American Cue with a big tip!
prowiththeshow 10 months ago
@prowiththeshow
i am playing american 8-ball but i really want to play it with snooker cue. Why is bad to play with snooker cue on american 8-ball???
filip4master 10 months ago
@filip4master
Because of the weight of the balls it is better to have a more flexible ferrule than the brass type used on snooker cues. The brass passes on all the impact into the wood and this can damage the cue. So something with a bit more give helps.
Also, on the American Pool table players follow through a lot more and the cue comes into contact with the cloth more often. A brass ferrule is more likely to damage the cloth, thats why brass ferrules are often banned in competition play.
prowiththeshow 10 months ago
@filip4master no, a snooker cue will take loads of damage over time however if you have the money you can buy a good quality snooker cue with an extra large tip (min 10mm ideally 11mm+). If brass ferules are banned id suggest spending out on a wooden ferule rather than a plastic one.
dafyddlewis89 1 month ago
Are there any general rules about cue length vs. player height?
medova123 1 year ago
@medova123
The standard length for a cue is 57 inches. In theory a tall person would be better suited to a longer cue and a short person a shorter cue. However, adjustments can be made in how far up the back hand holds the cue which usually means that the length of the cue isn't an issue.
I would recommend that players of all heights learn to play with a standard cue so if it gets lost or damaged it can easily be replaced.
prowiththeshow 1 year ago
Very detailed video, great job!
wfg3james 1 year ago
very good video. thanks.
18Crossy18 1 year ago
No wonder when I use cues borrowed from the snooker rooms, I'm more likely to miss the shoot.
2000yurien 1 year ago