Al’s Blog

It will take many posts to cover every question we are asked about cue sticks.  Just like golf, technology has changed and complicated sticks.  The good news is that technology has enhanced the characteristics of cues making them play more consistently and stay straighter longer.  Suffice it to say that most social or casual players will enjoy any smooth straight well tipped cue.  Wood is still the most popular material for the shaft, medium leather tips are standard for most medium priced sticks, and nylon or linen wraps most popular for the grip.  Designs, points, and artwork is important to attracting shoppers but price and feel are the most important characteristics.  Most manufacturers and Retailers are offering some kind of extended Warranties on the Pool Cues they sell, so make sure you ask about what is covered (warping, joint failure, wrap repair, ec.).  Shop where you can stroke the stick on a table and see how it feels when you hit the cue ball. Much more later.