What is an inlay cue?
These unique cue designs feature intricate inlays on the shaft to complement the cue design, while giving you the quality craftsmanship and performance guaranteed by McDermott.
What are cue ferrules made of?
The ferrule is the small band of metal towards the top of the cue, just underneath the tip. Traditionally they have been made of brass, but more recently other materials have been used.
What are pool cues coated with?
They’re typically fiberglass bonded in a spherical shape around a wood core inside the stick. These cues are often the choice for beginning and intermediate players who are looking for a low-cost, durable cue.
What is the best type of tip for a pool cue?
Medium tips are usually the way to go for most pool players because they offer a combination of cue ball control and consistency. Most medium tips will get you plenty of spin but do not get as misshaped or wear out as fast as the softer tips.
What makes a pool cue expensive?
So why are pool cues so expensive? Pool cues are quite expensive because of the materials that are used to make them as well as the detail that goes into them. This is why almost every single good pool cue is expensive.
What difference does a titanium ferrule make?
Compared to brass, titanium is a lighter but stronger metal which has the effect of reducing deflection (or ‘throw’) of the cue when playing with side. This is achieved via the lighter weight of titanium, meaning that when the cue ball is struck, less force is going through it as would be the case with a brass cue.
What should I look for in a pool cue?
– Stainless Steel Joints – The pricing is perfect – Canadian Maple – Good pool cue for pool hall owners
What is the different between pool cue and billiard cue?
Pool Cue vs Snooker Cue. In this article,we will only discuss Pool Cue vs Snooker Cue.
How to build a pool cue?
Build a Pool Cue Rest: Billiards can be a blast, when you own a nice cue, you set it against a table and it falls down your cue can be damaged. To protect from this I built this functional yet eye catching cue rest out of left over pieces of African hard wood, teak and l…
How do you replace a pool cue tip?
– Remove the worn out tip. Use a sharp knife or razor blade to remove the tip, cutting as close to the ferrule as possible. – Clean the ferrule. Use a smooth top sander to remove any glue or leftover dirt off the top of the ferrule. – Prepare the cue tip. – Place the tip at the center of the ferrule. – Let the glue dry. – Shape the cue tip. – Shape the cue tip.