The Shaft
The upper half of a two-piece cuestick translates the stroking motion into momentum thrust through the cue tip. Different specifications are prized by the pros for their playing characteristics.
Ferrules
The shock terminator of pool, the ferrule absorbs impact. Keep it clean and damage free and it will reward your pool game.
The shock terminator of pool, the ferrule absorbs impact. Keep it clean and damage free and it will reward your pool game.
Remove the Finish
Some find the slick finish manufacturers add to their cuesticks distracting. Learn how to remove and replace a cue shaft's finish.
Some find the slick finish manufacturers add to their cuesticks distracting. Learn how to remove and replace a cue shaft's finish.
Shaft Flexibility
The amount of "whip" in a pool cue's shaft determines whether the player likes the extra spin they are getting on their shots--or hates the cue with a passion. Shaft flexibility is an often overlooked element in cuestick satisfaction.
The amount of "whip" in a pool cue's shaft determines whether the player likes the extra spin they are getting on their shots--or hates the cue with a passion. Shaft flexibility is an often overlooked element in cuestick satisfaction.
Shaft Tapers
No two custom pool cues are the same. The taper of the shaft offers a range of control options in determining play.
No two custom pool cues are the same. The taper of the shaft offers a range of control options in determining play.