If you have reached the stage where you feel ready to purchase a cue, you should have an idea of which cues appeal to you. If you dont, borrow a snooker cue from a friend or test them in shops until you understand roughly which length, weight, tip size and butt diameters appeal to you. Average snooker cues are 57 inch length, 18oz weight, 9.5mm tip and a 30mm butt diameter, so if you still feel completely at a loss, opt for these averages: especially if you are just buying a relatively cheap cue to start with.

If you are looking for a house cue to equip a games room or pub, choose cheap machine-sliced snooker cues in roughly the average measurements. Any snooker enthusiasts using your facilities (if the table is not in your own home) will bring their own cue and amateur players will be happy to use basic value cues which can be cheaply replaced once damaged. Value one piece snooker cues start at less than ?10 and some retailers even offer a multi-cue discount. Generally, the minimum you should look for in a cheap house cue is a rubber bumper (to prevent the cue getting damaged easily or scratching the floor), a brass ferule with screw in tip for easy tip replacement and a choice of lengths if you want to offer variety.

For a personal cue, you are likely to want to select a cue of a higher quality. Hand-spliced cues are much more expensive than machine-spliced cues, and the latter are perfectly adequate for most players. Consider which woods appeal to you: each wood will have grain lines of differing depths and frequencies. Ash and maple are common and preferred by many players, and if you really dont mind, Ash is stronger and longer-lasting. Fibreglass and graphite snooker cues are modern alternatives which are sensitive and handle lightly, but wood makes a better cue for beginners. Exotic woods such as rosewood and snakewood are used in more luxurious cues (or their inlays), although these make a relatively small difference to playing. Snooker cues are sometimes jointed, leading to 2 or ? cues. Jointed cues allow for easier transportation, but the joints may also affect the feel of a cue. Look for high-quality smooth joints.

A 57 inch cue is ideal for the majority of players, and a lighter 17oz weight gives beginners a real feel for a shot. 18oz cues are a general good all-rounder, whereas a 19oz cue are tiring but give more power for power-shots. Finally, when it comes to the tip, snooker cues tend to vary from 9mm to 10mm, but are sometimes much higher (as in pool cues). A larger surface area allows for more power whereas a smaller tip has a higher precision.

Curepower offer a range of pool and snooker cues, with everything from 1 piece cues costing less than ?10 to luxury cues designed for professional players. Browse their selection of jointed cues, short cues, 8 ball pool cues, jump and break cues and American pool cues on their website, or, for something really special, design your own Peradon cue and receive a special Cuepower discount.

Shop for snooker cues

In order to be a successful snooker player you need to ensure you have the right cue. There are a wide variety of cues on the market, which come in many different styles, weights and sizes. Lightweight snooker cues are a good place to start as they give players flexibility and are suitable for almost any type of shot. Many intermediate and advanced snooker players prefer heavier cues as the weight gives them control and stability when taking shots.

Snooker cues are made with many different types of materials, the most popular being ash and maple wood. These are both strong, high quality types of wood, which give the player greater balance when taking a shot. The cue tip is the most important part of the snooker cue and comes in many different sizes. Many professional players select a thin cue tip with a diameter of around 9mm. Smaller cue tips are suitable for a wide range of shots, giving the player flexibility and control over the ball at all times.

As you start to become a more experienced snooker player, you can begin to invest in snooker cues that are designed for specific shots, such as jump and break cues. You can also jazz up your snooker cue and personalise it with your name and team name or purchase a cue that has be signed by a professional snooker player. Many players often lose their cues in busy snooker clubs; personalising your cue will reduce the chances of someone mistaking your cue for their own.

Once you have found your ideal snooker cue, you will need a good quality case. Aluminium cases are the most popular as they are lightweight and sturdy, meaning there is less chance of them becoming damaged. However, you can also purchase smart leather cue cases in a range of different colours for a stylish look when travelling to tournaments. Soft cue cases are the most compact and are ideal for neatly storing your cue in the home.

Purchase your snooker cue and case today for successful tournaments and endless fun.

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