Choosing a Cue That Sings in Your Hand!
Cues come in every color of the rainbow, in lengths from 40" to 60" or more and covered in diamonds and pearl--or just good old wood with a nylon wrap around the bottom. Discover the steps in picking a fine cue while you save money.
Buy A Pool Cue
Your guide to narrowing down choices and selecting the best possible custom pool cue.
Your guide to narrowing down choices and selecting the best possible custom pool cue.
Custom Cue - Brand Recommendations From An Expert For Your Custom Cue
“Which brand or maker of custom cue should I try and buy, Matt?” is heard at many of my pool lessons. Here's what I say...
“Which brand or maker of custom cue should I try and buy, Matt?” is heard at many of my pool lessons. Here's what I say...
Why Carry Your Cues? - Special Event Billiard Cues For Important Occasions
When do you bring your own billiard cues to a special event? I arranged and participated in a pool interview session and photo shoot this week for InSite Magazine, and...
When do you bring your own billiard cues to a special event? I arranged and participated in a pool interview session and photo shoot this week for InSite Magazine, and...
Rotate The Cue
Cue shaft technology has come far in recent years. A reader suggests a better billiards cue shaft and I reply.
Cue shaft technology has come far in recent years. A reader suggests a better billiards cue shaft and I reply.
Custom Cue Questions - How To Consider Custom Cue Wood From Overseas
Your chance to participate in the great custom cue discussion. What about exotic wood from overseas?
Your chance to participate in the great custom cue discussion. What about exotic wood from overseas?
Cue Shafts - Technique Suggested For A Better Cue and Cue Shaft
Cue shaft technology has come far in recent years. A reader suggests a better billiards cue shaft and I reply in this article.
Cue shaft technology has come far in recent years. A reader suggests a better billiards cue shaft and I reply in this article.
Custom Cue Challenge
A reader posted to me a challenging custom cue question this week. how might you respond?
A reader posted to me a challenging custom cue question this week. how might you respond?
Cue Weight and Length - The Holy Grail Cue Just For You!
Seeking the Holy Grail of sticks is a pastime for millions of players--but the real news is inside our story--how to find the true pool grail.
Seeking the Holy Grail of sticks is a pastime for millions of players--but the real news is inside our story--how to find the true pool grail.
Pool Secrets - Cue Straight Or Not, Does It Matter?
More pool secrets, and here is a pool secret about the necessity of a straight billiards cue--it's a myth! Read on and find out what must happen for a straight stroke instead.
More pool secrets, and here is a pool secret about the necessity of a straight billiards cue--it's a myth! Read on and find out what must happen for a straight stroke instead.
Pool Secrets - Cue Straight Or Not, Does It Matter?
More pool secrets, and here is a pool secret about the necessity of a straight billiards cue--it's a myth! Read on and find out what must happen for a straight stroke instead.
More pool secrets, and here is a pool secret about the necessity of a straight billiards cue--it's a myth! Read on and find out what must happen for a straight stroke instead.
Pool Sticks, Wood or Fiberglass, Perhaps?
A reader mentions the possible differences between wood cue sticks and fiberglass, which is making a splash. We take a quick and closer look.
A reader mentions the possible differences between wood cue sticks and fiberglass, which is making a splash. We take a quick and closer look.
Before You Buy Your Pool Cue
Your guide to narrowing down choices and selecting the best possible custom pool cue.
Your guide to narrowing down choices and selecting the best possible custom pool cue.
Decorative Elements
Designs on a cue enhance its beauty and collectible value (even if they don't add a thing to its playability). Enjoy our guide to the variety of cue decorations available.
Designs on a cue enhance its beauty and collectible value (even if they don't add a thing to its playability). Enjoy our guide to the variety of cue decorations available.
Examine the Joint
The joint on a custom cuestick is crucial to a dead solid hit. Made of steel, you can bash open a break shot or if wood-to-wood in make, stroke with confidence and maximum feel.
The joint on a custom cuestick is crucial to a dead solid hit. Made of steel, you can bash open a break shot or if wood-to-wood in make, stroke with confidence and maximum feel.
Sneaky Petes & House Cues
The sneakiest fellow at the pool hall isn't a person, it's a cue, and his name his "Sneaky Pete". Discover why house cues and Petes might be right or wrong for you to use.
The sneakiest fellow at the pool hall isn't a person, it's a cue, and his name his "Sneaky Pete". Discover why house cues and Petes might be right or wrong for you to use.
Typical Custom Cue Dimensions
What are the typical weights and sizes in a custom cue? Which choices are right for your game?
What are the typical weights and sizes in a custom cue? Which choices are right for your game?
Wood Is Where It's At
The best pool cues are still made of humble wood, not graphite and other Space Age materials.
The best pool cues are still made of humble wood, not graphite and other Space Age materials.