Can you use furniture polish on a snooker cue?

Yes, furniture polish! Just spray a little along the cue and then wipe like you would a piece of furniture! Simple, but effective.

Should I polish my snooker cue?

Whether you are an amateur or a professional your cue should be cleaned after every match at the least. If you are playing multiple frames then it needs to be cleaned after every session as a minimum and also have a method to clean as you go so so your cue shaft stays nice and clean and smooth.

What oil do you use for snooker cues?

Apply raw linseed oil onto cue using a cloth or kitchen paper towel, leave for a few hours or overnight to soak in. Wipe off surplus oil and buff cue with a clean cloth until smooth and dry.

Can you wax a snooker cue?

Ensure the Cue is clean, and free from grime & dirt. Using a soft cotton cloth, apply a small amount of the Legends Cue Zest Wax to the Cue. Leave to dry for 15-25 minutes for best results. When Wax is dry, remove any excess with a clean Microfibre cloth.

What do snooker players put on their cues?

Chalk remains the material of choice because its properties are so uniquely suitable for preventing the cue from slipping on the ball. Chalk is sufficiently soft to rub on to the leather tip, but also abrasive enough to slightly scratch the tip so it retains the chalk and makes good contact with the ball.

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How many coats of linseed oil on a snooker cue?

We repeat steps 2 to 7 until we have a minimum of 3 coats. Clean and buff your cue into the future to ensure that grime, oils and dirt don't get a chance to ruin that beautiful feel and shine of your cue after all this effort.

Can you polish a pool cue?

There's a product on the market called Q-Wiz. It's a double sided pad, the one side for roughing, the other for polishing. It is a high tech micro abrasive that won't burn through the finish and reduce the diameter of the cue. I've been using it for one year and love how it works.

Should you rough up snooker cue tip?

The shorter a tip is cut (or worn down with use and shaping), the harder it will play. If a tip is not scuffed (either with a tool or with frequent chalking with a traditional abrasive chalk), it will not hold chalk very well, and miscues will be more likely. A harder tip might require more attention in this regard.

How do you restore a snooker cue?

Give your cue a good rub down with a paper towel using a suitable solvent. Common white spirit (mineral spirit) is fine. Take some 320 grit sandpaper (use good quality stuff like cloth backed aluminium oxide) and sand the whole cue, taking care to move evenly over the surface.

What oil is best for cue?

To refresh your cue's shaft you can use a raw linseed oil. To apply the raw linseed oil you first need to thoroughly clean the shaft with a dry cloth and then lightly apply the oil with a kitchen paper towel or a dry cloth. Once you've oiled the shaft you need to leave it overnight to properly soak in.

How long does snooker cue last?

If you are playing every day you might change the tip every three or four weeks but if there is a gap it could last longer. I've had the same cue for about the last three years or so.

What grit sandpaper for snooker cue tip?

Lightly sand the ferrule and tip edge with ultra-fine-grit sandpaper (600+ grit) or emery paper to make sure everything is smooth and clean.

How do I stop my snooker cue from warping?

Moisture is one of the main causes of cue warping. Hard cases give better protection than soft cases. Store your case upright, not lying down. If it's a soft case, hang it on a nail in your closet.

Why do snooker players wipe their cues?

Always wipe your cue down before playing and after. That's to avoid the sweat of your hands and other factors in the playing conditions. Never lean a cue up against a wall for a long period, and, always put it in your case after playing.

What type of wood are snooker cues made from?

The best quality snooker cues are made of maple wood or ash wood. There are many other types of woods which you can choose from, including rosewood and snakewood which are used in more luxurious cues. Different types of wood will have different grain lines, colours and feel.

What cue tips do the snooker pros use?

It's personal preference – but many top professionals and amateurs are using the new Century Pro Cue Tips because they come in four Grades from soft to hard in G1, 2, 3, and 4.

How thick should a snooker cue be?

9.5mm being the most popular when buying a new cue. 9.5mm is ideal, it's proved to be the most suitable size for keeping an accuracy while being able to generate good spin. 9.9mm & 10mm – Are not always the best size to play with.

What is the best balance point for a snooker cue?

Most professional players use a ¾ cue which has a joint around the 16 inch mark with a balance point of the cue between 17-18 inches from the butt making it slightly forward balanced rather than a butt heavy cue.

Does boiled linseed oil yellow over time?

Despite these limitations, I use boiled linseed oil a lot. It is a fantastic base coat for many projects because it will help accentuate the figure in the wood and will yellow over time (some people don't like the yellowing; I do).

Should snooker cue be heavy or light?

Pool, snooker and billiard cues range from 17 ounces to 21 ounces, and we recommend a cue between 17 to 19 ounces for snooker and standard English and Australian pool playing. A heavier cue (between 20-21 ounces) is often recommended for American Pool as the balls and table are bigger.

What size tip do professional snookers use?

Professional snookers players prefer tip sizes of around 9-11mm which offer great ball feel and control on larger tables using 2 1/16 inch balls.

What are cheap snooker cues made of?

Good quality pool cues are customarily made from straight-grained hard rock maple wood, especially the shaft. Snooker cues, by contrast, are almost always made of ash wood, although one might come across one with a maple shaft. Maple is stiffer than ash, and cheaper.

Can you scratch in snooker?

Penalties are assessed for fouls, i.e., violations of certain rules, including pocketing the cue ball (“scratching”), failing to hit any ball with the cue ball, causing the cue ball to strike first a ball that is not on, and pocketing two balls (other than two reds) on the same stroke.