Here is a site and an excerpt to get you started:
The first thing you should do to your tip is shape it. If you don't have a shaper yet, you can use a cue file, but a shaper cube works best. This basically takes the hard edge away and gives your cue more precise tuning possibilities. With the hard edges, if your stick hits the cue ball at an angle, you lose your shot. With a rounded edge, you have a little leeway with your angle and get more shooting surface for the cue ball stroke.
* http://www.zukunftjetzt.org/poolcuecare.html
Another site:
* http://www.pooldawg.com/article/pooldawg-library/shaping-your-pool-cue-tip
The stick you use when you hit the ball in pool
you have to use a pool stick and 10 or 16 balls counting the cue ball
It looks like you may be trying to spell pool cue sticks.You use pool cues to play a game of pool, similar to snooker. You do not need the word "sticks" at the end. A pool cue is what it is called.
Break cues in pool are typically 58 inches long. The bridge hand and the stroke determines what is needed for length of a pool cue whether it is for the break or for regular play. Most players use a break cue of the same length as the play cue.
No, you can't use either side.
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Snooker or pool. It is the stick that you use to hit the ball.
There is no maximum price for a pool cue as I personally saw pool cues at the cost of USD 12,000 and more. * Added - There is at least one pool cue that is sold new in the US for $150,000. Highly detailed custom cues and collectible cues that are intended for regular use range from $5,000 to $30,000. There are collectible cues that are not intended for regular use that often sell for more than $100,000.
The only answer is the one they like. No brand dominates the market.
Pool cues are typically 13mm, and you will not find a 12mm except for the more expensive cues. The best choice is a good used cue, but you can look for a low end new cue such as Viking or Adams.
Yes, and most people do so. However, if your cue has a medium or soft tip, as many cues do, this cushions the contact with the cue ball, and lowering the force of the break. In addition, it will lower the lifespan of the cue tip drastically. The advantage of using a dedicated break cue is to be able to use a very hard tip to get as much energy into the break as possible.
Meucci is still in business and has a catalog of their pool cues that can help you in identifyin an old cue. They can also help you determine its value. Use the link below to contact Meucci.