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.

Is a heavier snooker cue 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.

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 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.

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.

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

Is 17oz too light for a snooker cue?

Cue weight is a personal preference. 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.

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.

Which cue is better for snooker?

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.

Is a soft or hard snooker cue tip better?

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.

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.

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 much should a snooker cue weight?

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 snooker cue does Judd Trump use?

Judd Trump uses a John Parris cue.

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.

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.

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 is the difference between cheap and expensive snooker cues?

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.

Do professional snooker players use 2 piece cues?

The Peradon range of Two Piece Snooker Cues

Peradon, since 1855 have produced a fine range of Two Piece Snooker Cues that have been used by and will continue to be used by professional players snooker players for years to come.

What type of cue does Ronnie use?

Ronnie O'Sullivan 3 Piece Ash & Rosewood Snooker Cue (B5)

Are cheap snooker cues any good?

When you choose a snooker cue, don't be fooled by prices. Just because a cue is cheap does not mean it isn't any good. On the other hand, any cue over £100 or more is sure to be a quality piece of wood.

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.

What is Ronnie O Sullivan's cue tip?

A frustrating week at the Welsh Open ended with a whitewash defeat to Tian Pengfei, and Ronnie O'Sullivan bit the tip off his cue before departing the scene. O'Sullivan had to battle against adversity in Llandudno, as his tip came off mid-match on three occasions. Available on Eurosport app.

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.