Difference in Pool Cues

When you are looking for a pool cue, you will have to consider the cost, wrap, shaft, tip and weight of the stick. A bar pool cue stick is generally one piece, but for those that prefer their own stick, a two-piece stick can be transported easier. You can choose a cue stick for how it feels and how much control you have over the ball.

  1. The Wrap

    • The wrap of the pool cue (the bottom part) can be designed in different ways. This part of the pool cue can be as exotic as the user wants. The wrap is usually the decorative part of the cue stick that will distinguish it from other cue sticks. The weight and diameter of the wrap will affect how one holds and shoots the cue stick.

    The Shaft

    • The taper and weight of the shaft is different in every pool cue. The taper can be slender and light or thicker and a bit heavier. The shaft is generally made of maple and has a shiny finish that allows the cue to glide through the players fingers easier. The shafts are measured in millimeters. The size of the shaft goes up in quarter millimeter increments (12.25 mm, 12.5 mm and 12.75 mm).

    Weight

    • The weight of the pool cue is different. Weight ranges from 17 oz. to 21 oz.. If you would player snooker, which has smaller balls, you would want a light pool cue, such as a 15 or 16 oz. stick. Regular pool players choose the heavier stick usually a 19 or 20 oz. pool stick.

    Length

    • The length of the one-piece pool cues is 57 inches and two-piece cue is 58 inches in length. The wrap and shaft of the two-piece stick are 29 inches each. There are cue sticks for juniors in lengths of 48 and 52 inches.

    Tip

    • The tip is made with different materials, but it is critical to how a pool player controls the ball. There are soft, medium, hard tips, which affect how long a tip will last, and how the shooter connects with the ball. Most sticks come with medium to hard tips, which can be changed by each shooter to suit their preference.

    The Cost

    • Each pool cue differs and so does the cost. Price ranges between $200 and $1000. Of course, wraps that are more exotic can make the price of the stick higher. Some players add diamonds to the wrap or something else fancier to mark their stick. This can raise the price of a stick.