How to Buy a Pool Cue for Yourself

Serious pool players eventually transcend the warped plague of house cues and opt to bring their own. Here are a few guidelines for buying your first cue.

Instructions

1

Be prepared to spend over $100 for a good cue.

2

Buy a wooden cue. Aluminum bends and is very sensitive to temperature.

3

Buy a two-piece cue. It is much easier to transport.

4

Make sure the pieces of your two-piece cue fit together properly.

5

Get a hard case to protect and store your cue in.

6

Make sure the cue tip is leather and evenly rounded. The tip should be 1/8 to 1/4 inch long.

7

Try out several cues in various lengths, weights and shaft sizes.

8

Look for a cue that comes with a year-long warranty against warping and breaking.