Billiard Cues: types, advantages and disadvantages, characteristics, how to choose

Must-have accessory for billiard, snooker and pool. To select a good copy for a particular player, it is necessary to take into account all the characteristics.

Cue stick consists of a single or of several parts which are twisted together. The upper ends of the printed cloth, made of leather. The lower part of the butt, sometimes filled with lead to make the extra weight.

To facilitate the game used a special device - MAZ, which fits over the end of the cue, giving it stability.

species

Components

Collapsible product consists of two or three parts: the shaft (upper part), butt (lower part with load balancing) and stranding. The parts are made of wood.

whole

They represent a monolith, characterized by high density and springiness.

Characteristics

The length of the cue

The American pool cue length is 142 cm, and in the Russian billiards - 164 cm. To determine the correct length, the cue is placed on the floor parallel to the body. The sticker is situated at the top on the bottom must be at the player's mouth.

weight cue

The parameter is based on the user's personal preferences. There are recommendations for the different games. Weight 18 - 21 ounces of suitable American pool of 800-900 grams - Russian billiards.

The balance of the cue

Good balance allows the player to hold the cue closer to the bumper, so eliminates errors due to the lateral displacement of the hand. Balance butt edge defined by a distance from 44 to 55 cm.

The directness of the cue

Ideal smooth surface has the smallest vibration. To check the straightness, roll the cue on a flat surface. Make a test blow, feel created by the vibration.

Diameter

Optimal dimensions:

• butt - 27-30 mm;
• twisted - 18-20 mm;
• the end of the shaft - 12.5-13 mm.

If the thickness is insufficient, the cue is bent with a strong screw. In this case the trajectory of the ball is distorted. This phenomenon is characteristic of products with a diameter less than 12.2 mm.

This model is suitable for short strokes, screws get exactly. Diameter greater than 12.8 mm characterized rigidity.

Material

The best material is wood:

• wenge,
• ebony,
• rosewood,
• Makassar.

Such a device is durable, has the original color palette.

Well proven products soft varieties of trees:

• mahogany,
• amaranth,
• Paducah,
• laysvud.

Plastic cues are operated in a humid environment, can withstand mechanical loads.

functions

pool

A special feature of this product is a narrow rod, made of wood, fiber, graphite. Length equals 150 cm, weighing between 510 to 660 grams. Beginners are recommended to start with a heavy cue, as it is safer and stronger.

Professional players fit the easy option of 510 grams, which allows clear and easy to maneuver. The soft tip will give greater sensitivity.

For Russian pyramid

The equipment consists of one or two parts. Professional cue made of a combination of species: butt - of ebony, Wenge, rosewood, and the scape - hornbeam. The central part is made as a Christmas gashes or feathers.

Length ranging from 150 to 160 cm. Weight exceeds the weight of the ball in 2-2.5. Balance cue for Russian billiards is at a distance 41-47 cm.

snooker

A feature of this equipment is the reduced size labels: 8 to 12 mm. Cue weight is 450-550 grams. The length varied from 91 to 147 cm. balance point is at a distance of 39-50 cm from the bumper.

Classic material of manufacture - ash.

Features

material stranding

The compound is characterized by strength, it affects the alignment of the cue. The best option is considered to be of light metal alloy.

Gash

Popular are gashes crown, cobwebs,, classic, tulip, wave. Most players prefer the classic version, proven and reliable.

Soft cues without gashes may have a larger diameter, are composed of a dense wood.

Equipment

• sleeve;
• single nozzle;
• thrust bearing;
• fiber;
• Protector for the tournament;
• Plastic rings for the shaft;
• Vacuum twist.

accessories

• Mahrovka

Functionality mahrovki - loosening of the surface of the sticker for better coverage chalk and contact with the ball.

• stickers

The main purpose is to eliminate the slip of the cue on the cue ball during the collision, or Kicks. Accessory receives the impact load, reducing the contact stress.

• Storage Cases

The ideal protection equipment against mechanical impacts and dust. Dear saddlebags are made of leather, they are fitted with a thick lining, performs a shock absorber.

Cases vary in design and equipment. There are options for the whole cue and composite, with additional compartments.

• extender cue

Accessory allows you to perform maneuvers, designed for a long distance.

Benefits

• Indispensable attribute of games: billiards, snooker, American pool.
• A huge range of products.
• Demountable equipment is easy to transport.
• Whole product has a high density and springiness.
• Wood has good playability.
• Plastic cue withstand operation in all conditions.

disadvantages

• Quality products are expensive.
• Whole equipment is difficult to move.
• Compounds of collapsible models weaken over time.
• Wooden cue MUST NOT be used in a wet environment.
• Movable device inferior in integral density.

What is better to choose a cue

1. Appearance is determined by individual preferences.
2. Perfect collapsible cue consists of two parts.
3. Length suitable for the growth of the player.
4. Balance coincides with the view of the game.
5. Diameter components: 30 mm - in the thickest part, 18 mm - in the middle, 12-13 mm - thin.
6. The surface is smooth, balanced. Perfect equipment weighs 680-720 grams.
7. Most are considered functional cues handmade.

Care and Storage

• After the game, wipe the surface of the wafer cloth, removing traces of chalk and sweat.
• If necessary, further purification swipe care using special tools.
• Protect the product from the temperature difference.
• Do not store the cue in places with high humidity, near windows and heaters.
• It is not recommended to transport the cue without a special cover.
• The product should not be placed in direct sunlight even when stored in a case.
• Do not place the equipment to the top of the wall, it will lead to deformation due to changes in the shape of the wood.
• Before using the cue and during the game it is recommended to use a special sleeve for polishing. Non-abrasive gently cleans the surface from contamination cue, polishes, improves slipping, removes fine scratches.

Storage

• When not in use, place it in a special case. Kievnitsu keep upright.
• It is recommended to periodically hang cue on a string or a rubber holder. This makes the free longitudinal fibers and aligns form.
• The composite cue stores disassembled to prevent deformation of the joints.
• Do not lubricate the cue with oil or fat, so as not to form a strain.

Handling the equipment during the game

1. It is recommended to wash hands before the game and after prolonged use, so as not to lubricating the surface of the cue.
2. Do not use leaky Cretaceous polishes stickers as part of the chalk falls onto the tip of the shaft.
3. If necessary cue to lean against the wall put it as close as possible, observing the smallest slope.
4. Monitor the state of labels, while substantially reducing the thickness replace it. Otherwise, blow transmitted without depreciation on a tree, which leads to cracking.

Guarantee

• The term of the official warranty from different manufacturers varies from 1 month to 10 years.
• The main condition - user compliance with operating rules.
• The warranty applies to twist cue, gluing elements, securing of cargo.
• All wood products absorb moisture, so over time there are irregularities, they are not covered by the warranty.

Return and exchange

• Is performed within 14 days when detecting defects (curvature, cracks, scratches, extraneous sounds). After use, the equipment is not accepted.
• In case of dispute of the seller and the buyer shall be examined in the course of which establishes the accuracy of compliance with the rules of operation for a specified time.

malfunctions

Product repair is conducted independently, if it concerns the following points:

• Substitution monolayer or multilayer labels.
• Replacing the fiber.
• A small dent in the shaft. Defect fix a drop of water. The fibers swell and restore the original shape.
• Torn fiber. Use the glue on the basis of the acetate. He applied to the dent, dried for 40 minutes. Then, the surface is polished.
• If Kie there dents or scratches, polishing is carried out.
• The curvature of the curvature and the shaft butt carried specialist.

manufacturers

World expert billiard room environment and the scope of table games. The products are manufactured in Italy.

Range:

• Model Nettuno Rp 2000 - a budget option for the average professional level. The structure of the whole. Coloring is light brown, butt is made of mahogany. Suitable for the pyramid.
• An inexpensive embodiment is a collapsible ISHIA product professional level. Consists of two parts. Material - high hornbeam, ideal for Russian billiards.

The balance is excellent, suitable for direct bounce. Kii weighing 650-750 grams, a length of 155-160 cm.

• MEDIO has the same characteristics, but the whole structure.
• Pronged REDSTAR 2000 released a composite of the shaft and the shaft of Kevlar. Weight - from 650 to 750 grams. Packaging includes plastic case, which protects against damage.
• Model 2-pc Longoni LV 8 differs exotic timber (Shaft - hornbeam; butt - maple, rosewood, heather) and exquisite inlay.

Cuetec

American brand produces cues for billiard, snooker, pool. Material - rocky Canadian maple. The topsheet fiberglass layer protects against temperature and humidity.

Braid represented by a special synthetic material, which ensures a tight and firm grip.

Variants of the average value of two parts. Shaft is made of double-double fiberglass cover, butt consists of six layers of fiberglass.

The metal sleeve mounted on the shaft, protecting it from deformation. Product weight was 650 - 750 grams.

The official Russian-language website not.

Russian brand is an expert in the field of billiards. Amateur goods presented whole and collapsible versions. Stranding of smoothly polished steel and rubber bumper protects the cue from mechanical damage.

Some models are designed according to the recommendations of the famous Champions snooker games. In the twisting equipped with three rings of 30 grams, which is governed by a weight and balance of the cue.

Manufacturing traditional material is ash. Dear handicrafts made of precious wood. Gashes and vertical rate guarantee precise, uniform distribution of power, and reliability.

Norditalia

The Italian company manufactures equipment average cost. In the Russian market is one embodiment - cue Norditalia 33 weight 280 grams and a length of 115 cm.

The product is certified. The most famous are the accessories brand: billiard chalk, cue stickers. The official site there.