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.

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.

How heavy should a snooker cue be?

Snooker cue weights vary between 16 and 18 oz. While a lighter cue is usually for beginners to develop correct technique when starting out, some professional snooker players use lighter cues (15 – 16 1/2 oz.), Joe Davis, John Spencer, Terry Griffiths, Mark Williams and Paul Hunter, to name a few.

What cue weight do snooker pros use?

Most players these days use cues which weigh at least 17 or 18 ounces. Some of the three-quarter cues are a bit heavier, like Barry Hawkins' which is over 19 ounces. He's had it for a long time, it's a very reliable cue which has stood him in good stead.

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.

Weight of Cue DOES AFFECT spin, speed, and control of cue ball

What are the benefits of a heavy cue?

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 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.

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 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.

How can you tell a good snooker cue?

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 size cue does Ronnie O Sullivan use?

What snooker cue does Ronnie O'Sullivan use? Ronnie O'Sullivan has been known to use both Hunt & Osborne and John Parris cues. His cues are often around 58.25 inches in length.

Why not use a snooker cue in pool?

Whilst English pool and Snooker cues offer more in the way of control and precision, they are not cut out to the vastly increased weight and forces experienced when playing with the larger and heavier 2 1/4" cue balls used in American pool.

What makes a snooker cue expensive?

There is a big difference in the manufacture process. Making a Hand-spliced cue is a longer process and often involves extra splicing and includes more exotic woods. The cheapest cues that many suppliers sell are not spliced at all and are in fact painted to look like they are spliced.

How much does the most popular snooker cue weigh?

The most common cue weight that is used by many manufacturers and even professionals is around 430-500g. That is the weight that they will more often than not recommend you when you will get your own custom Snooker cue.

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.

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 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 size cue tip do pros use?

Cue tips with a large diameter (about 13 mm) are frequently recommended for newer players. The cue tip's increased surface area may help you land even the most challenging strokes. You can use smaller cue tips and practice on your side spin as your pool skills improve.

What cue tip 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.

What is the best size snooker cue tip?

Generally speaking most pool players prefer and 8mm to 8.5mm tip for a 1 & 7/8 pool cue ball, and most snooker players prefer a 9.5mm to 10mm tip for a full size 2 1/16 snooker cue ball.

Is a heavier or lighter break cue better?

The idea is that the lighter the cue, the faster you can swing it. And the faster you can swing it, the harder you can break. Because this theory revolves around acceleration and speed, lighter break cues are good for players who are able to be accurate with a fast, athletic break stroke.

Who has the best cue power in snooker?

Ronnie O'Sullivan has picked out Neil Robertson as the player with the best cue action in snooker, praising the Australian's rock-solid technique. The Rocket was set the question by Stephen Hendry during an Instagram chat and he doffed his cap to a few of the sport's biggest names.

What cue does Efren use?

Fueled by the demands of the professional player comes the revolutionary Pro Series cues.

Is snooker a good exercise?

Apart from weight loss, the other benefits of playing snooker are – it tones your muscles and strengthens body balancing. A game of snooker involves a lot of stretching activity which will make the body flexible. It will also tone up the leg muscles, hindquarters.

Does a snooker cue matter?

As is the case with other activities such as bowling, golf, frisbees and darts, using better equipment will usually result in more proficiency at the designated game. In the case of pool/billiards/snooker, the cue could make a significant difference in your ability to play the game at a higher level of proficiency.