Pool Cues and Their Variations

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Date: Sun, 6 Feb 2011 Time: 11:54 AM
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Pool cues are the tools of every players trade which makes it important for the player to understand how and why each different one is used. Gaining control of play means knowing what the pros know about how to use each cue for its intended purpose. Giving yourself the edge in whatever way you can is the name of the game. You may have a general awareness that there are differences in materials and other specialized construction. If you are serious about the game it's important to be serious about the cues too, we will discuss some of these details here so that you can gain a better understanding.

The construction of pool cues has seen many advances over the years.

You can find wood cues with specialized bonding material coatings as well as cues made from material other than wood. One type of coating is the fiberglass coat. This type of cue can be preferable because the coating helps protect against minor dents. The wood is protected from the effects of temperature swings and humidity with this coating as well. The biggest reason people prefer cues with this type of coating, however, is their resistance to warping.

One cue we need to discuss here is the jump cue which is typically a lighter and shorter cue than your standard play cue. While the average tip tends to be on the softer side a jump cue tip is harder and he entire stick weighs less than 12 ounces. There is another specialized cue called a break cue that many are already familiar with. A lot of break cues can easily be modified to become a jump cue. This transformation is made possible with an attachment on the butt end of the cue. Often this attachment or extension as it's sometimes called can be removed to reveal a shorter more lightweight jump cue.

Shall we take a moment to discuss the care and maintenance of your cues? Sometimes the main joint in a cue will have a seal that has not been made to have a complete seal. If you do not see a completed seal at this joint it means there is an imperfection in the craftsmanship of your cue. This malfunction can cause more damage to your cue if you expose it to varying temperatures. Use a good quality case to prevent damage. Another option is to purchase joint protectors to help keep moisture out of the joint of your cue.

Can you see now how involved pool cues can be? You can learn a lot more about cues, types and how they can contribute to your game. You'll need to know more about how to care for your cue as well. It's a good thing for you that this information is not difficult to find or hard to learn. Good overall care of your cue is an investment not only in your game but also in you.

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