Cue Choice

[Dave2k2]

Hello,

I'm hoping someone can offer some advice regarding choosing a cue. I have played snooker on and off for around 5 years just using cheap cue from jjb. Oddly this have turned green over the years and has a big bend in the end. I want to start learning the game from scratch again and need a proper cue that is'nt going to warp. Budget is preferable < £80

Thanks,

Dave

[sunny3909]

Hi! In this price range u should go for Peradon- Joe Davis,Century,Ascot,Balmoral. These models come in the price range 68-99 pounds.

[Dave2k2]

I thought all Peradons were lacqured?

[ADR147]

on that budget try PM bitter on the forum.

[ADR147]

or this is very cheap just now if you are not very tall? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PRO-BUTT-PB-1-3-4-JOINTED-MASTER-CUE_W0QQitemZ260182924117QQihZ016QQcategoryZ21568Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Dave2k2]

I am about 6ft2. What are the general guidlines on cue length compared to height?

[ADR147]

thats too short for you - 58" would be my guess

[Wity]

Somebody has had a bargain there. £62 inc p+p for a PB1 :eek:

[ADR147]

yes - looks cheap to me - that well below trade cost for a new one

[cueman]

If the seller actually delivers the goods its a steal. judging by his feedback though I'd be reluctant to bid, you just can't trust some sellers on Ebay.

[cueman]

Hello,

I'm hoping someone can offer some advice regarding choosing a cue. I have played snooker on and off for around 5 years just using cheap cue from jjb. Oddly this have turned green over the years and has a big bend in the end. I want to start learning the game from scratch again and need a proper cue that is'nt going to warp. Budget is preferable < £80

Thanks,

Dave

I'd look at a machine spliced Craftsman or Mastercue on that budget. You can still get something pretty decent at that price. Don't buy cues from sports shops though, they mainly sell cheap imported chinese rubbish that cost less than a fiver to make!

[ADR147]

i considered a bid but then i have a friend who lives in p-dock who could ensure that i got the cue!

[Dave2k2]

Thanks for the advice, I will have a look at the options. Is it advisable to get a larger tip for a beginner? I am thinking with a smaller one it would be easier to impart unwanted spin on the cueball?

[sunny3909]

U should look for a cue with 9.5 mm tip size and u can put on 10mm tip on it.After u got used to the cue and u feel confident that u are cueing well and not imparting any unwanted spin than u may trim down the tip to 9.5mm size.

[sunny3909]

Thanks for the advice, I will have a look at the options.
Stuart Green of www.greenbaize.com is a great guy and he stocks lots of Master cues I am sure he will have a good quality machine spliced Master cue around the budget u are looking for.