How do I make sure my pool cue is straight?

There are a few different ways to check a cue for straightness, but by far the most popular and reliable way to see if your cue is straight is to "sight" the cue. To sight a cue, hold it up at eye level and look down the cue from the butt, as if you were shooting a rifle.

How do I make my pool cue straight?

With the cue at a 60-degree angle to the floor, place the flat of one hand, palm down, directly on the bend. Press down on the cue, holding it still with your hand. The cue will bend easily into shape. Rotate the cue again and repeat, checking and adjusting until you have straightened the cue.

Should a pool cue be perfectly straight?

All cues have some variation in the straightness and roundness of the cue. Remember that cues are made from a natural product and are affected by their surroundings. Humidity and temperature will always affect a piece of wood. Even the most expensive cues are not perfectly straight.

How can I tell if my pool cue is warped?

The most reliable way to check your cue for warping is to 'sight' the cue. We recommend dismantling a two piece cue and only sighting the shaft. Holding the cue/shaft slightly downward at eye level, look down the cue focusing your attention on the tip whilst slowing turning the cue 360 degrees.

What is the best pool posture?

When making your stance, I recommend starting with your feet approximately shoulder width apart and stepping straight forward with your opposite foot (if you shoot right-handed, step forward with your left foot). The toes of your back foot should fall just below your cue (see Diagram A).

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Do graphite cues warp?

It doesn't warp even under humidity and temperature extremes (so you can leave it in the trunk of your car in any weather). It doesn't scratch easily. It doesn't ding when you hit balls, bang up against furniture, or drop it on a hard and dirty floor.

How do I stop my pool cues from warping?

Warping Prevention

Don't lean your cue up against any surface, such as a wall or the pool table. This can cause the tip of the cue to bend. Don't leave your cue next to any heat source, such as a radiator or fireplace. Don't store it in extreme hot or cold—such as a basement or attic or hot car.

Should pool cue be heavy or light?

In general, a lighter cue will allow more control over finesse shots, and a heavier cue will allow more cue ball (CB) speed with less apparent stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some people to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing.

How long does it take a pool cue to warp?

It takes over two years of curing the wood and turning the wood to make it straight, and only two hours to warp it. Insulated cases will help but cannot prevent warping. Graphite or fiberglass coated cues are much less likely to warp but still are not guaranteed 100%.

Why is my pool stick not shooting straight?

The most common reasons why people miss straight-in shots, especially long ones, are the following: Your “vision center” is not properly aligned. If this is the case, you won't perceive the straight line of the shot and your cue alignment properly.

How often should you chalk your cue?

How Often Should You Chalk Your Cue? Some players find success re-chalking after every other shot, but others prefer to re-chalk before each shot they take. You can chalk your cue more sparingly if you want, but if you need to take a shot with some spin, it's a good idea to apply some chalk.

Why is my pool so wavy?

In a shallow pool, waves will “bounce” or reflect off the bottom of the pool, which causes the entire pool to become more turbulent or “wavy”. Waves do not make for a fast pool, calm water does. The additional water in a deeper pool acts a quelling force to lessen the impact of the wave (or makes it smaller).

How do you hold a pool cue like a pro?

Ideally, your arm should create a 90-degree angle when you hold the cue stick and are bent over to make your shot. In other words, your arm is perpendicular with the cue stick. Place your non-dominant hand on the pool table as close to the cue ball as possible, without touching the ball with your hand or the cue stick.

What shot causes cue ball to curve?

A massé shot is when you curve the ball, so that means instead of the ball going in a straight line, it's going to curve. It's probably one of the harder shots in pool, it's really not easy to explain, but I'm going to try to go over it.

Should you wax a pool cue shaft?

Keeping It Slick and Smooth:

Your shaft will keep the slick feel for several weeks of play. Cue Wax, like the Cue Doctor Wax, will also keep your shaft slick and shinny, sealing off the pores and protecting the wood.

How do I keep my cue shaft smooth?

A simple maintenance routine involves cleaning the shaft using a non-abrasive cloth to remove oil and dirt deposited on it. Clean the shaft after every few games. Burnishing the cue shaft will ensure the cue stays slick, and regular maintenance will keep the shaft gliding smoothly.

Where do you aim on a cue ball?

Keep your eyes on the contact point you want to hit all the way as you get down on shot. Once down on shot, you can check check which spot you want to hit the cue ball. From here you want to check the cue ball then aim at the contact point of the object ball back and forth as you stroke.

What muscles are weak in swimmers?

Swimming develops strong muscles of the chest, back, arms, and shoulders but not the deep postural muscles of the hips and torso. Because swimmers don't support their body weight against gravity while swimming the postural muscles and stability muscles get weaker over time.

Should you break with your playing cue?

It is best to use a dedicated break cue, which is beefier and has a hard tip (usually phenolic). Power breaking with your normal playing cue can cause damage over time, and it will flatten the tip.

How do you know if a cue is good?