How much does the most popular snooker cue weigh?

Anywhere between 17.5 to 19 oz is the standard weight where 18 oz is the most common. Some players prefer heavier cues like 21–22 oz, but its solely upon the preference of the player.

What is a good snooker cue weight?

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 weight cue do most 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 weight is Ronnie O Sullivans cue?

Ronnie OSullivan Riley Ash 2-Piece Pool or Snooker Cue

This gorgeous cue is part of the Ronnie O'Sullivan Riley cue range and guarantees fantastic cueing. The 57-inch two piece full size cue features a high quality ash shaft and comes fitted with a 10mm Elk Master Cue tip and weighs 19.3oz.

Is a heavy snooker 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.

Snooker. Really entertaining frame of snooker between two regulars at Victoria's Snooker

Is 19oz heavy for a snooker cue?

19oz and over – These are heavy cues for snooker, not ideal. Admittedly there are some players who feel the benefit of a heavy cue.

What cue does Ronnie use?

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been known to use both Hunt & Osborne and John Parris cues.

What weight cue does Mark Selby use?

What cue does Mark Selby use? Mark Selby uses a snooker cue with a 9.5mm tip.

What is the standard cue weight?

Pool cues average around 59 inches (150 cm) long, are commonly available in 17–21 ounces (0.48–0.60 kg) weights, with 19 ounces (0.54 kg) being the most common, and usually have a tip diameter in the range of 12 to 14 mm.

Which snooker cue is best?

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.

What is the strongest cue?

The Black Hole Cue has extremely high Force, Aim, and Speed, with all three skills almost being maxed out. It also has a few bars in Time, giving the player some precious extra seconds to figure out their shot in a difficult situation. Players can obtain the Black Hole Cue by obtaining pieces from games in Mumbai.

What is the best cue size?

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.

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.

Can I add weight to my snooker cue?

The spacer weight simple screws inbetween the shaft and butt of a current Peradon cue adding both weight and length, and if that's not enough you can insert more to make your cue even longer and heavier! Each spacer weight lengthens your cue by approx 3/4” and adds approx 3oz to the cue weight.

What is the best cue weight for beginners?

Length & Weight

Cues usually weigh 18 – 21 ounces. For a beginner, we would recommend about 20 ounces.

How much does a master cue weigh?

145cm (57in) – 147cm (58in) with weight 18-19.5 oz.

What weight cue does Jayson Shaw use?

Meucci Jayson Shaw 1 JS-1 Cue

weights from 17 to 19 1/2 ounces reccomended.

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 Selby better than Ronnie?

O'Sullivan v Selby is a much more even contest, particularly in the big matches. Selby has beaten O'Sullivan in all three so-called 'triple crown' finals (World, UK and Masters) and represents a different kind of test to ultra-attacking players like Neil Robertson and Judd Trump.

Which cue does Pankaj Advani use?

Pankaj: Currently using a Master Cue, Pro Butt, 56 inches which weighs 17 ounces. Ash.

What size tip is the O Sullivan cue?

Funky Chalk Riley Ronnie O'Sullivan MIDNIGHT ROCKET 48 Inch 2pc Junior Kids Snooker Pool Cue and Soft Case Set - 9.5mm Tip.

What snooker cues do professionals use?

What snooker cues do the professionals use? Most pros use John Parris cues and swear by them. However, they are quite expensive and if you're a casual player, SnookerZone wouldn't recommend forking out lots of money on a cue if you're only playing once in a while.

What is the heaviest break cue?

The average and most common weight is around 19 oz. Breaking cues, on the other hand, usually start at 21 oz. and can weigh over 27 oz.

Is a one piece cue better?

Many players trust one-piece snooker cues over their two and three-piece counterparts because they prefer the sturdy feel of one continuous piece of wood as they hit the balls on the table. This comes down to the feel of the snooker cue as you play and it is all dependent on your preference as a competitor.

What size tip is best for snooker?

Snooker. 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.