How do I stop my snooker cue from warping?

from RSB FAQ:

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.

Can you straighten a warped snooker cue?

Bend It Back

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.

Why do snooker cues warp?

The most likely cause of warping is to leave the cue leaning against a wall or table in the Snooker Room or home especially if the rooms are both warm and humid. It is common to applaud an opponents a good shot by banging the butt of the cue on the floor.

How do you straighten a warped cue stick?

Find a damp place or spray the cue liberally with water and add some weight to the cue butt. Then Hang it. Let gravity do the work. It usually takes a few weeks to straighten them.

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.

Warped Cue

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 you tell if a pool cue is warped?

Sighting your cue is the most reliable way to check for warping. 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.

Should snooker cue tips be hard or soft?

A harder tip has a slightly better hit efficiency (energy transfer) than a softer tip. This will result in slightly more CB speed for a given stroke speed. This can provide a slight advantage for draw shots, where, where slightly more CB speed will retain slightly more backspin on the way to the OB.

How tight should you hold a snooker cue?

You HOLD the cue, gently cradling it with your index finger or second finger, closing the hold with your thumb. ​The classic analogy is to pretend that the cue is actually a small bird. You want to hold it tight enough that it does not fly away, but you don't want to hurt or kill it, even through the entire shot.

How long does a 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.

Do snooker cues warp?

Most cues have some sort of warping, but not noticeable if they are good quality brands. If it does not affect your sighting on a snooker shot, then I wouldn't worry about it. Just take care of it and store it away from heat and moisture.

Should a snooker cue be flexible?

Flex / Spring – Shafts need to be strong, so a shaft that is easy to bend isn't ideal. The best shafts have good strength but also a bit of flex which creates spring, this is what helps to get a good reaction with the cue ball, making creative shots easier to play.

What is snooker deflection?

The cue ball is pushed to the opposite side of where the cue tip hit it. That is called cue ball deflection or squirt and the typical player takes years to learn to compensate for this error factor. The amount of cue ball deflection depends on the cue used, the tip placement and the speed of the stroke.

What's the best tip for a snooker cue?

Medium-hard tips

This is the most common cue tip, and it gives players a good balance of cue ball control and consistency. Medium-hard tips also require less maintenance than soft tips. Most beginning and intermediate players will benefit from the medium-hard tip.

What size tip do snooker players use?

Snooker Cues:

You can get a variety of tip sizes from 9 to 10mm generally with the most popular being around the 9.5mm to 10mm and not many players using below unless they have had the cue for a long time.

What is a good snooker cue make?

Peradon cues are of the highest quality and Peradon have more experience than anyone and Peradon are the oldest cue makers in the world, so if they don't know how to do it no one does. So if you're looking to buy a quality snooker cue then you can't go wrong choosing a Peradon Cue.

Should you oil a snooker cue?

Occasionally, (3-6 months depending on the amount you play) treat the cue with raw linseed oil. Wipe cue down with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use a lot of water or this can cause the cue to swell. Apply oil onto cue with a cloth or paper towel, leave overnight to soak in.

Should you polish a 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.

Should a snooker cue tip be flat?

You seldom want to hit the ball right in the middle, you don't want to miscue, and you want to have precise control of the spin. Therefore, a rounded tip is better than a flat tip. You shape the tip with a tip scuffer, a file, a piece of sandpaper, and other similar abrasive tools.

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.

Why are snooker cues spliced?

Hand Spliced

Many people insist that this method produces the best feel in a cue. Without doubt it creates the look favoured by the majority of players. Essentially, hand splicing is a simple task, but it is much harder to get the splice points even. Not just at the top, but at the bottom too.

What makes a cue ball curve?

To curve your ball effectively, elevate the cue stick and strike the ball below its center. If you want the ball to curve to the left, hit it on its left side, while hitting a ball on its right side will curve it to the right. By spending time practicing, you'll be showing off your curve shot in no time.