Player's Pool Cues

Have you ever stepped into the pool scene at a bar or a pool hall and saw those cool people with their fancy sticks that are customized with cute
colors and designs and so fourth?
Well it's very important to find that stick that fits you not only by looks but my weight and feel.
Feeling comfortable on the table can make or break your game.

The first thing you want to do is to search for a cue (pool stick) that you feel comfortable with by doing weight tests. Is your preference heavy, medium, or light sticks? Start picking up different sticks from the rack to get an idea on how heavy or light you prefer

Light Sticks:
Pros- Accuracy and Control (Knowing where and how the cue will go is key)
Cons- You will need to excert more power into stick for cue ball traveling purposes causing the altering of your control

Heavy Sticks:
Pros- Power and speed (Breaking and moving clusters of balls are key)
Cons- Not feeling your body mechanics can effect your accuracy and control

Cue sticks come in different weights ranging from 16oz to 21oz with 15oz being the lightest. There are even lighter and heavier sticks out there but these are the commonly used ones out there for billiards.Using the lighter cue will give you more control and accuracy, as with a heavier cue the more power you will thrust into the balls the less accuracy. So find your balance by tested out different weights. Commonly used weight are 19oz sticks. I tend to like the heavier ones like a 20oz or 21oz.

Next Now determine the lengh of the stick:
1.Try a standard length first. Most pool players feel comfortable with a cue that has the standard length of 57 to 59 inches.
Adjust the pool cue length based on your height. If you're really tall or short, you may feel more comfortable with a pool cue that is slightly above or below average. For example, if you're over 6 feet tall you may feel more comfortable playing with a 60-inch pool cue. Players on the shorter side should try 52-inch pool cues.
2.Test the pool cue. Once you narrow down your choices of pool cues based on length, you'll want to see how well you shoot with the cue. Get into shooting position and knock a few balls around to see if the length suits you.

Last do a warp test:

To see if it's warped is one of the easier tasks for a pool player. There are a few different ways to check, but by far the most popular and easiest way to see if your cue is to "sight" the cue Hold the cue up at eye level and look down the cue from the butt. Hold the cue out and slightly downward, slowly turning the cue as you look down the cue from the butt to the tip.

Some will tell you to "roll" your cue to check for warping, however this is not the most reliable way to check. In order for the roll test to work, you need to find a perfectly flat surface. Pool tables are not ideal for this sort of test. Even the slightest variation in cloth or table felt can cause your cue to wobble a little when you roll it, even if your cue is straight. Sighting your cue is the most reliable way to check for warping.

Well Pool Players good luck at the pool halls and bars and I'm sure you will

Have you ever wondered why your game is ineffective? Choosing the right Stick makes a whole lot of diffrence.

UP YOUR GAME and find out just by choosing the right stick you feel comfortable with. You will also need skill but that is another story.