Play Cues
The Play Cue is your primary tool—the one you’ll use for 90% of your shots. Unlike house cues, these are typically "two-piece" cues that screw together at a central joint for easy transport. They are designed for precision, featuring a high-quality leather tip and a specific weight (usually between 18 and 21 ounces) tailored to the player’s preference. A good play cue provides the feedback and consistency needed to control the cue ball’s speed and spin.
What Does It All Mean?
Joints & Pins? Tips & Diameters? Confused yet? Don't worry. Let's see if we can help make sense of it all
Tip
This is the part of the cue that actually touches the cue ball so it's obviously very important. The right tip will give you more control and a better feel for the ball.
What is the right tip?
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Diameter
For the best control, you want a cue that fits your hands. If its too think, the shaft can be hard to align in your hand but if it's too thin, it can move around causing inconsistent shots.
How do I know what's for me?
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Shaft
Different shafts can be designed for different uses. So it's important to know what to look for
Why choose one over another?
Use: Breaking or jumping requires a lot more force & control than other shots so, get a shaft designed to do it
Material: Carbon Fibre shafts are light and very strong. Wooden ones have a nicer feel.
Length: Some shafts come in various lengths for those short or tall players.
Joint & Pin
Most high quality pool cues break down into two parts for easy storage and carrying. The Joint on the shaft is designed to lock into the Pin on the butt, creating a single cue.
Why is this important?
If you already have a cue/shaft or plan on having multiple (like one for general play and another for breaking), getting ones with the same joint/pin allow you to use them interchangeably.
Cue / Butt
The butt is heart of every cue and the part you grip when shooting. It makes up the bulk of the weight of a cue and can impact how you hit the ball and how the cue feels overall.
Make it your own!
Butts come in thousands of different styles and finishes. On top of that, you can often customize them, adjusting the weight, adding engraving, and adding custom wraps/grips.
Wrap
The Wrap or Grip can be added to many cues, adding personal style while also customizing how the cue feels and plays in your hand.
Some popular wrap types
Linen: Thin thread giving a soft touch and a light grip
Leather: Premium look with a durable, smooth grip.
Sport Grip: Soft rubber provides the best grip and absorbs shock.
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