Billiard cues

Experience and skill are an undeniable key to success in the sport. However, in billiards, the cue is an equally important tool for winning. Properly selected cue and its quality are highly important factors in tournaments. The cue may outcome your game.

That is why professional players are so meticulous about the cue they choose. What are the parameters the professional billiard players choose it by?

Parameters

1. Parameters. Important, but often depends on the player’s preferences and the type of game. For American pool, the cue should weigh about 510-595 grams. While for Russian billiards, a cue weighing 680-900 grams is usually enough. As you can see, there are no strict rules, and the weights vary.
2. Cue length. The length depends on the type of game. If you play American pool, your cue should be 142 cm long. If you play Russian billiards, then the length will be different – 164 cm. Many beginners miss this point and buy the wrong type of cue.
3. Material. The cue material depends on financial well-being of a player: if possible, it is better to buy a billiard cue made of precious woods — macassar, wenge, ebony, etc. These types of wood are highly strong and durable, please with aesthetics and reliability. However, billiard cues made of less durable wood also work well and are especially suitable for beginners.
4. Balance point. The cue balance point is the place, holding which, it can be balanced. This is important because a well-balanced cue allows the player to hold it closer to the bumper, which in turn reduces the chance of making a mistake when hitting.

How to choose

Professional billiard players often have their own personal cue. It is easy to keep clean and even make custom engraving. Also, you do not need to get used to the new weight of the cue, find the new balance point every time. Balance is very important for professionals, they do not have time to get used to a new cue every time. On our site you can find the top-class billiard cues for big wins. Our consultants will help you choose the best cue for you free of charge.

For example, if you want to play American pool, it should be 15 centimeters shorter than the standard Russian billiard cue, which is 158-160 cm long.

We will gladly tell you about all the nuances of choosing a billiard cue by phone. Our experience allows us to choose a cue for any player. Buy a cue from Billiya online store!