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When buying a pool cue you need to know which type would be more suitable to you. The only way to find this out is to know what a pool cue is made of, it's measurements, be able to test how it moves on the pool table and how much you should pay for this piece of equipment. I have evaluated these details in the following way:

A pool cue is a molded and polished piece of wood in the shape of a stick. It comes in one or two pieces. The two piece cue stick has a piece of metal affixed between the two parts. A typical pool cue should be of fifty eight inches in length, seventeen and twenty one ounces and have a twelve to fourteen tip diameter.

The one piece pool cue is suitable for the beginner player. The cheaper cues are made of low quality wood such as ramin and cost anything upwards of ten pounds.

The experienced player should buy a two piece pool cue. This should be made of high quality hardwood or maple. This will give flexibility and control to the pool shots. This more expensive cue will cost between one hundred and fifty and five thousand pounds.

The ''butt'' end of the cue will have the larger circumference and should give you a good grip. Test this by holding the pool cue and take a shot. How does this grip feel and do you have control of the shot.

The ''shaft'' end is the smaller circumference and has a leather tip fixed to it to make contact with the balls. Is this tip making solid contact with the balls?

''Sight'' the cue by looking straight down the cue stick and turn it in your hands. It should be straight and have no bumps on it. Take a shot and see how it feels. Is it making a straight shot?

In conclusion, now that you have a pool cue that feels comfortable and right for you, it is necessary to buy a cue case. The reason is because it could get damaged by the heat or general ware and tear. Protect your pool cue!

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