Billiard Cues For Beginners – What Should They Choose?
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Of course, you don’t want to get a super cheap one. Those don’t last long and you’ll have plenty of issues with them. They won’t remain straight and the finish won’t look good. You will just be wasting your time with the really cheap ones.
When you are buying a cue, you are paying for the most part decorations and artwork. Wrapping and the butt finish would probably be included in that. If the cue is a brand name, don’t think you won’t be paying for that too. Don’t be so hasty to get the first nice one that you see. Remember, you want one that is durable and will help you to play well.
There are two types of tips to choose from: soft and hard. The soft tip provides the ball with a better feel during the shot. The harder tip remains on the cue and keeps its round shape. Even though you’re just starting out, professional billiard players prefer a hard tip.
The specified measurement range for sizes of cue tips is 11 – 14 millimeters. The majority of beginning billiard players use 13 millimeters. However, if your fingers are stubby, a 12 – 12 ½ millimeter would be better for you in the beginning. After you’ve had some exposure, you can change the cue tip size.
As far as the cue’s weight, beginners should use a 20 or 21 ounce cue. This cue weight will last longer and is easier for the beginner to use. Using anything else in the beginning stages may not work. For instance, a 19 ounce cue is more advanced. Professional billiard players would us this weight type. The stroke has to be focused and skilled.
With the material around the cue, it’s usually nylon wrap or Irish linen. Some cues are wrapped with other exotic wraps or leather wraps. Leather wraps are good for those players that give off a lot of moisture.
Beginning players are advised to check out the wrap that would suit them prior to buying. Use tow fingertips to see how you are able to balance a cue. Keep an eye on the area and try shooting with different cues to see if a forward or rear balance point would be better for you.
If you need to adjust the weight and balance of the cue, remove some of the weight that is located in the butt of the cue.
Use a hard or soft cue case to protect your cue. The hard cue case would be the better choice because the soft cue case doesn’t provide as much protection. In the end, you want a pool cue that will work for you. Brand and style may not matter much if you can’t use it to your advantage.
About the Author
From the first time Jerry Davis played pool, he knew he found his new love. That’s why this author now writes articles for Monsterbreakbilliards.com about the importance of using high quality pool cues. As long as items like billiard cues, keep coming out; Jerry will always have something to write about.
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