How to Fix Warped Cue Shafts

A pool or billiards player depends on his skill and the cue in order to win a game. A warped or cracked cue will not produce a fluid shot, and impart the desired "English" onto the ball. As most pool players know, pool halls have an assortment of cues that are usually mishandled over time. Correspondingly, if you mishandle or improperly store your cue it can become warped. Fixing a warped cue can be done in a few ways.

Things You'll Need

  • String or cord
  • Solid object (dresser or heavy piece of furniture)
  • Pencil
  • Hook or closet clothing rod
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Instructions

    • 1

      Stand the cue up straight and place it flush against a wall.

    • 2

      Roll the cue until it moves away from the wall. Mark the center of this region with a pencil. This is the apex of the warp. Turn the cue, making the pencil mark face the wall. Wedge the cue between a solid object and the wall and leave it for a couple of days. This will cause the cue to bend back slightly.

    • 3

      Tie a cord around the cue just near the tip. Tie the other end to a hook in the ceiling or a closet clothing rod. Allow the cue to hang suspended for a few days undisturbed. This will usually straighten out the cue since most cues are warped because of leaning against a wall for long periods of time.