How long is a Shorty cue?

Short cue sticks are available in 36″, 42″, 48″, and 52″ lengths. A standard cue length is around 57″. We can help find the right size at the time of service or delivery or your pool table if you are unsure. We don't suggest swapping all of your standard length cues for shorties.

What is the shortest cue stick?

36-inch Cues

The shortest cues generally available are made in 36-inch size. These are designed primarily for children to use, allowing them to use the cue to their best ability whilst being easy for them to hold and manouevre.

What's the standard length of a pool cue?

If you are mostly playing an eight-ball pool game, the stick you would generally use is about 1.39 to 1.44 metres or 55-57 inches. Some manufacturers provide up to 58 inches. Professional players opt for between 56 and 57-inch cues because they believe these are the perfect sizes for the cue ball.

How long is a pool cue in feet?

How long is this pool stick in feet? Standard two-piece cue sticks typically measure 4.83 feet.

What is a short pool stick used for?

Ideal as a junior cue for children. Gives them better weight distribution for cue handling. Now you can place a pool table in a smaller size room and still play a comfortable game. Posts, furniture and walls are no longer an obstacle to your game.

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How long are short pool sticks?

Short cue sticks are available in 36″, 42″, 48″, and 52″ lengths. A standard cue length is around 57″.

What size cue tip do the pros use?

Professionals in Europe, Australia, and the USA watch out for cue tip size, hardness, durability, and consistency in delivering powerful shots. These tips across regions start from 11.9mm, 12mm to 13mm, with varying benefits and advantages. American pro pool cue tips range from 12.5mm-135mm.

Is a longer pool cue better?

players about 6'4″ and taller really need a longer cue.

And some short players play with a longer cue so they can reach more shots without the mechanical bridge. If you find yourself often gripping the bumper at the bottom of your cue, you may need a slightly longer stick. …

What size cue for my height?

Cue length and size is not as complicated as many believe. We recommend a cue length between 57” to 58” for most players and many players of all heights agree on this length. For players taller than 6'4” or those who just enjoy a longer cue, we recommend considering a cue with an extension piece.

Why do pool players have 2 cues?

It is a type of cue stick that is widely used today. The two-piece cue has a mid-point or a joint that you can find in the middle of the stick. Many players prefer this stick because of their convenience. Because of the adjustable size, you can take it anywhere with you and store it away easily as well.

Does cue size matter?

Cue tips come in many sizes, and the diameter of the cue tip can affect your play greatly. While pool cue tips of smaller diameters help more advanced players put a side-spin on the cue ball called English, cue tips with larger diameters help newer players pocket the balls more easily.

How long is a 2 piece cue?

2 piece. Cue Length 57" (145 cm) Butt Length 29" (74 cm) Weight approximately 17 oz.

What is a sneaky Pete cue?

A Sneaky Pete is designed to look like a poorer quality, traditional house cue instead of a custom cue. The idea behind this was that people would underestimate the capabilities of their opponent and be susceptible to being hustled.

What size is a small pool cue?

2 trade quality small cues ;36 inches in length with 11mm screw on tips-exactly as the ones used in commercial leisure outlets. Ideal for the younger players or for restricted points around your pool /snooker table."

What cue did Tom Cruise use?

The famous scene in the 1986 sequel to The Hustler, The Color of Money where Tom Cruise is given a beautiful cue by Paul Newman and told, “It's a Balabushka,” made the name Balabushka synonymous with top quality pool cues.

Is heavier cue stick better?

A heavier cue will tend to create more CB speed for a given stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing. More weight can also help prevent stroke deceleration.

Is a lighter or heavier cue better?

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.

What pool cue do most pros use?

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What cue weight do pros use?

What is the standard cue weight? A: The pros use cues which weigh 19 to 19.5 ounces. Available pool sticks range from a low of about 15 to as much as 27 ounces, an extra half-pound over the pro cue.

What is the most common pool length?

The most common pool size and shape is a 16 by 32-foot rectangle. That's the minimum size you need for an 8-foot deep end. That gives you 8 feet of the shallow end. Bump up to a 16 by 40-foot pool, and you double your shallow end to 16 feet.

What is the best weight for a cue stick?

Ideally, you should get a cue stick weighing 18.5-21 ounces for American pool and one that weighs 17-19 ounces for English pool.

How often should you change your cue tip?

When or how often should you replace a cue tip? Usually, a tip is replaced either when you want to try something new or if your current tip has worn down too low, where there is almost no tip material left on the shoulder of the ferrule.

Do pros use hard or soft tips?

Medium-hard tips

This is the most common cue tip, and it gives players a good balance of cue ball control and consistency.

What cue length do I need?

A standard cue length is considered to be 57 inches. This should suit most adults. Also appropriately-sized for adults, but ideal for younger or shorter players, are 48-inch cues. For very young players, a range of 36-inch cues is available.