"You just ran nine racks but you won't give me a spot?"
"I can't; I haven't seen you shoot yet." ~ anonymous pool hall banter
Which Cue Should I Buy?
Obviously, nothing on earth can be as beneficial to your game as a good cue. But, what is good? Well, that's what
they call a "gray" area. If you've been using a warped house cue with a slip-on tip, I suppose one of those pieces
of junk they sell at KMart, WalMart or Sports Authority might seem good to you. However, I think you should aim
higher. How high is up to you. Many popular brands - Action, Players, for example - have good cues for players in
the beginners to intermediate class for from $30 to $70. These are playable cues, but they might not hold up as
well as a cue that costs $300 or more. The best cues have better hardware and are made out of better wood. They
will stand up to countless tip changes without compromising the ferrule. There can be no argument against the
proposition that better is best. So, get the best cue you can afford and you'll never be sorry. Find advice on
How To Choose A Pool Cue, along with an illustrated description of pool cue anatomy, and a discussion of soft versus hard tips,
on our special cue page.
** POOL CUES **
Shop at Ace's Cue Pages (click one)
(20% Discounts, free shipping and free cases available with many models.)
"To use a cue at billiards well is like using a pencil, or a German flute, or a small sword -- you
cannot master any one of these implements at first, and it is only by repeated study and perseverance,
joined to a natural taste, that a man can excel in the handling of either." ~ William Makepeace Thackeray, Vanity Fair
“This is a most amusing game. When you play badly it amuses me, and when I play badly and lose my temper it certainly must amuse you.” ~ Mark Twain
"He's probably never been to Minnesota..." ~ Willie Mosconi, world champion pool player, commenting on infamous hustler Minnesota Fats
"A three-cushion player doesn't need to be married. He already has enough aggravation." ~ Danny McGoorty
Offered here is a wide assortment of pool cues (pool sticks, cue sticks). Among our featured cue sticks are
Scorpion, Cuetec, Meucci, Schon, McDermott, Action, Minnesota Fats, Hampton, Viking, Viper,
Joss, Balabushka, Falcon, Lucasi, Players (Flames, Dragon), Predator, Imperial International, 5280
and DMI licensed playboy, Bud, Carmen Electra, and Miller Light Cues, NFL cues, MLB cues and NASCAR cues.
These pool sticks come in a variety of designs and styles. You can also find 57 inch Pool Cues, Aluminum
Cues - 52 & 57 inch, Sneaky Pete Cues, break cues, Fiberglass Cue Sticks, Graphite Cue Sticks, sports team
cues (Yankees, Raiders, Cowboys, etc.) and outrageously cheap and quality one-piece pool cues. Also find
here a link to cue-buying tips with suggestions on cue length and cue weight. Great gifts for pool and
billiards players.
