Cue Stick : What is it?
| Cue sticks, also called cues, measure at least 58 inches long and weigh 510 to 600 grams. Traditional cue sticks are made of wood, but the modern sticks are now covered in fiberglass or graphite.
A typical cue stick has three parts – the joint, shaft, and bumper. In two to five-piece cue sticks, joints connect each piece to form one long, continuous cue stick. The shaft is the longest part of the cue stick, and it has three parts – the tip, the ferrule, and the butt. The tip is made of a dime- or nickel-shaped leather strip. It is held in place by the ferrule, which also acts as a shock absorber to prevent the cue stick from splitting or shattering. The butt supports the weight of the cue stick, and it is usually made of plastic or hardwood.
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Kinds of Cue Sticks include the following: |
Wood Cue Sticks
Wood Cue Sticks are made of hardwood like maple, rose, and ash. These are very durable. They usually do not have any synthetic shaft covers. Wooden cue sticks are very versatile. They are ideal for billiard, snooker, and pool players of all skill levels.
Nylon Wrap Cue Sticks
Nylon Wrap Cue Sticks are very affordable. They are usually made of hardwood like ash, maple, and rose covered in nylon for durability. Some Nylon Wrap Cue Sticks come with replacement tips, chalk pieces, and soft cue cases.
Irish Linen Cue Sticks
Irish Linen Cue Sticks are the best cue sticks available. They are made of hardwood like cherry, ebony, maple, and rose covered in polished and double pressed Irish linen wraps. They are usually made with polymer bumpers and PMC collars.
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Materials: Cue sticks made of hardwood like cherry, maple, ebony, rose, or ash wood are split-resistant, and can absorb ball impacts better. If you want to buy a covered cue stick, choose the best Irish Lined covering. If you are on a budget, however, then choose an affordable nylon cue stick.
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