Snooker cues are the most important part of a snooker player’s equipment and there are hundreds of brands sold all over the world.
With the emergence of China as a snooker superpower, this evolution in snooker cues is only going to grow.
Here, SnookerZone will try to answer some frequently asked questions about snooker cues based on an online search of the most frequently asked questions.
What snooker cue should I buy?
Well, this is something that only an individual can answer. The best way to answer is to suggest trying out a cue before you buy and going to somewhere where you can try out the cue – a club or a shop. Most clubs now sell cues on site so you can get one in your local clubs. A cue is an extension of a player’s arm and is a sacred part of a snooker player’s equipment. When you choose a snooker cue, don’t be fooled by prices. Just because a cue is cheap does not mean it isn’t any good. On the other hand, any cue over £100 or more is sure to be a quality piece of wood. SnookerZone recommends Cue Craft cues and their service for repairing cues is particularly good!
What are snooker cues made of?
Most snooker cues are made of either Ash or Maple. The preference is for ash by most players – but again – it’s the feel of the cue and how you adapt to the cue.
What do snooker cues measure and what length should you get?
The standard length is 57 inches, but for taller players, they may well want something a little longer. It depends on how tall you are and again, how the cue plays and whether you like it or not, it really is a personal preference. Some cue makers will tailor a cue to your specifications if you go into a shop that specializes in cues.
Remember: A cue alone will not make you a better player – it’s you who have to do the practice and get the technique right!
What snooker cues do the professionals use?
Most pros use John Parris cues and swear by them. However, they are quite expensive and if you’re a casual player, SnookerZone wouldn’t recommend forking out lots of money on a cue if you’re only playing once in a while. Obviously, if you get very serious then buying a more expensive quality cue is an investment…
How are snooker cues made?
Watch this video on how John Parris cues are made – below…
How much do snooker cues cost?
Again, how long is a piece of string? Cues range from anything from £50 to more than £1000! As said earlier, just because a cue is only worth under £100 does not mean it’s not very good. Some cues under £100 are actually quite good if well made.
If you’re buying a Cue Craft cue, you can tell the quality by the weight as they are quite heavy. SnookerZone knows because he owns one! Most professionals like one piece cues – but some players like two-piece or 3/4 piece cues purely because they are easier to transport around.
When you buy a snooker cue, you should invest in a top-quality cue case and make sure the cue comes with extensions and a mini butt.
What to look for when buying a snooker cue?
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8) Where to buy snooker cues?
As commented earlier, you should try if you can to go and try a cue out before you buy.
A local club will most probably sell a snooker cue – or if you’re in an area where there is a snooker shop, then you can go in and look at them there. If you can’t, then you can buy online. The Cue Craft website is a good first port of call for snooker cues and information.
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FAQs
Maple wood is generally considered the most preferred material for snooker cues due to its strength and resistance to warping; however, rosewood offers superior accuracy and control when shooting due to its softer nature.
What snooker cues do professionals use? ›
What snooker cues do the professionals use? Most pros use John Parris cues and swear by them.
What is the most popular cue tip in snooker? ›
Elkmaster Cue Tips are the best selling snooker cue tip and the choice of most professional players. Elkmaster is the finest cue tip that “know how”, skilled workmanship and high quality materials can produce. Impregnated with chalk dust to reduce mis-cueing.
What snooker cue does Judd Trump use? ›
What snooker cue does Judd Trump use? Judd Trump uses a John Parris cue.
How can you tell a good snooker cue? ›
For me, I like to see a cue that has a balance point between 16 and 18” (as I said), a semi stiff shaft with some life in it, smooth on the shaft (oiled), a little more grippy on the butt (waxed), not always a glossy look, a weight that doesn't feel heavy or light, nice straight grain (I cue grain up not arrows) and ...
What weight snooker cue do pros use? ›
The most common specifications players choose are tip size around 9.5mm, standard length 58″, weight between 18 – 19oz.
Does an expensive snooker cue make a difference? ›
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. The cheapest cues that many suppliers sell are not spliced at all and are in fact painted to look like they are spliced.
What snooker cue tip does Ronnie O Sullivan use? ›
ROS Elkmasters from Riley - the preferred tip of Ronnie O'Sullivan, regarded by many as the Greatest of All Time. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.
Which cue does Ronnie use? ›
The Ronnie O'Sullivan EL-05E Cue is an exceptional cue and a proud addition to the exclusive ROS Cues collection. Endorsed by the legendary Ronnie O'Sullivan, also known as the Greatest of All Time (GOAT), this cue is meticulously crafted by Riley.
What is the best shape for a snooker cue? ›
It's one of the ESSENTIAL parts of any snooker maintenance, as you will be able to play better spin shots with a better reaction on the cue ball if your tip is shaped like a dome, and not too FLAT.
Neil Robertson, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Alex Higgins, Jimmy White… all of these players have tremendous cue power and can play shots with side and a lot of power/screw. OK Judd may have played some outstanding shots, but I don't buy into this whole “he plays shots no one else can play.”
What cue tip gives more spin? ›
For applying spin, a smaller-diameter shaft and rounder tip (approximately “dime” radius) are generally recommended. Here are some possible reasons: The rounder shape allows for a more uniform contact area as the tip offset is increased.
What is the best snooker cue you can buy? ›
Peradon cues are of the highest quality and Peradon have more experience than anyone and Peradon are the oldest cue makers in the world, so if they don't know how to do it no one does. So if you're looking to buy a quality snooker cue then you can't go wrong choosing a Peradon Cue.
What is the best length for a snooker cue? ›
What size tip do snooker players use? ›
In snooker, cue tip sizes typically range from 9mm to 10.5mm. Professionals generally prefer smaller tips, as they provide greater precision for the intricate shots that snooker demands. However, amateur players may opt for a slightly larger tip to enhance control and consistency.
Is a hard or soft snooker cue tip better? ›
A harder tip has a slightly better hit efficiency (energy transfer) than a softer tip. This will result in slightly more CB speed for a given stroke speed. This can provide a slight advantage for draw shots, where, where slightly more CB speed will retain slightly more backspin on the way to the OB.
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