FAQs
How much should I spend on a cue stick? ›
Beginner Pool Cues Cost $60 - $200
A decent two-piece cue can be purchased for just over $60, however, the majority of beginner cues are priced in the $100-200 range. Typically, you'll see better quality materials used in the cues around the $100 mark.
Mezz Efren Reyes EBR-501 Pool Cue.
What size cue tip does Efren Reyes use? ›Tip Size | 12mm |
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Joint Type | United |
Joint Collar | Stainless Steel |
Cue Type | 2-piece Cue, 1/2 Joint |
Cue Weight | 19oz |
There is a big difference in the manufacture process. Making a Hand-spliced cue is a longer process and often involves extra splicing and includes more exotic woods.
How to price a pool cue? ›Pool cue prices range from affordable entry-level options to premium custom-made models. Entry-level Cues: Ideal for beginners, with prices from $50 to $150. Mid-range Cues: Offer better materials and features for amateur enthusiasts, costing between $150 and $500.
Is Efren Reyes the best ever? ›Numerous fellow professional players have credited Reyes with being the greatest living player in the world.
What is the best cue brand in the world? ›- Predator. Predator stands at the forefront of pool cue innovation and is famed for designing pool cues that enhance low deflection and precision. ...
- Viking. Viking pool cues are American-made and carry with them a legacy of quality. ...
- Cuetec. ...
- McDermott. ...
- Jacoby. ...
- Meucci. ...
- Valhalla. ...
- Lucky.
What are the most expensive pool sticks? The McDermott Intimidator Masterpiece Cue: This one-of-a-kind cue is made from solid stainless steel. It also has a Genuine Italian Obsidian Gemstone Sphere at the base. The cue is priced at $150,000.
What pool cue do most pros use? ›PROFESSIONAL billiard players TRUST their game to Predator more than any other brand, including many WORLD CHAMPIONS ★ and top ranked players. We are proud to partner with our team of professional players and COACHES .
Is a nickel or dime cue tip better? ›Tips shaped to a dime have a smaller contact point with the cueball, so in theory they can create more spin, but the smaller “sweet spot” can be slightly less forgiving. I prefer a nickel shape, personally, because I find that a nickel is more forgiving and versatile.
Is a 1 piece or 2 piece pool cue better? ›
Any decent two-piece or even three-piece cue will play just as well as its one-piece cousin, and you can see professional players using them in important games regularly. The main benefit of a two-piece billiard cue is portability. It can be quickly unscrewed and packed into a smaller bag or cue case.
What Oz cue stick should I get? ›Typical weights for pool cues range between 18-21 ounces. Most players begin with a 19 oz. cue stick. Using a lighter weight stick (18-19 oz.) will create more "snap" in your shot; your cue ball will be dynamic and your object ball will go into the pocket at a slower pace.
How long should a cue tip last? ›The ideally accepted rule is that every pool cue tip must be replaced once a year.
How do you know if a cue is good? ›- Make sure the tip and ferrule are firmly attached to the end of the cue, with no cracks in the ferrule or cue wood.
- Make sure the tip is not hardened and glazed-over on the surface. ...
- Make sure the cue is relatively straight.