Billiards cue sticks?

[sexmeup]

Need help, info or advice!
Looking for two piece pool cue stick.
Where to buy? Prefer in Mississauga, have been to Dixie & 401 also Sherway Gardens.
What type or material would someone recommends? Ash, maple etc etc which are better?
Friends told me not to buy the cheap ones around $50, spend more than that.
What about fibre glass, graphite, etc etc. Also brand names?
Can someone help?
Any websites, or sites that has good information about cue sticks?
Thanks!!
Can't think of anything else to ask right now.

 

[healer677]

i use a 2 piece Falcon. Decent price range and reliable.

 

[a 1 player]

This place has a pretty decent selection.

http://www.fgbradleys.com/

 

[drrogers]

Go to Mr Billiards - on Dixie - they are wholesale direct to the public

http://www.mrbilliard.com/

 

[Galahad]

Falcon is a pretty good brand. You should also check out Dufferin brand.

Do you know if you prefer cue stick with a larger or smaller tip? A smaller tip means you have to be more precise in your aim and shot. A larger tip is more forgiving in your aim but it's also less accurate.

Do you know if you prefer a heavier of lighter stick? Typically, most people prefer an 18oz stick.

The type of joint on a 2pc stick is also important. If you can, opt for a stick that has a seating connection (indented cup ring on the outer perimeter of the screw joint). This will help transfer the force throughout the stick instead of putting extra stress on the joint.

Go to a pool hall that have sticks in different weight class and try them and see what you're comfortable with.

Check out this link for advices on cue stick selection: http://www.easypooltutor.com/article104.html

Check out the rest of the site on all things about pool.

They also give you links to manufacturers in Canada: http://www.easypooltutor.com/modules.php?name=Cue_Makers&rop=byprov&cmcountry=Canada

The last time I check (two years ago) there are sticks available from the $50.- range. If you plan to play a little more often, don't get the absolute cheapest one you can find. However, you should start by buying a cheaper one until you know what you need. You could get a decent stick for around $80.- to $100.-

Never use your playing stick for breaking. Use the house cue or get a stick specifically for breaking. The force in breaking action stresses you stick and tip.

Hope this helps. Have fun.

 

[Smash]

Well what game would you be using the cue for snooker or 9-ball?
I ask because a snooker cue has different attributes then a 8 or 9ball cue.
If you are a beginner and need it for 8 or 9ball then I would say dont spend allot on the cue just get a decent all around cue e.g breaking and playing.
For 9ball get a maple cue ash cues are only used for snooker and don't have allot of give so you can't spin the ball as much as with maple. Forget about fibreglass and graphite cue's, that crap jus looks fancy and they hit like shit.lol
For 9ball I would say get a 18-21oz cue forget about what your friends say in regards to the $50. and under cues are crap. An x canadian snooker pro gave me a cue back in 1990 which he found on a rack at Old Time Square billards back in the late 70's it was a brand new house cue that costs $10. back then. This cue hit better then allot of my friends high-end brand name cues and i was even offered $300. for it 10 years ago from a highroller gambler. Dont be fooled by cost hit balls with it and see if it feels right. I can't say which brand to get since you yourself have to hit balls with several cues and see which one feels the best weight wise, cue ball control wise.

I dont know anyone in Sauga but I do know a chap that sells great cues from $20.-$1000+ but he plays at Shooters in Scarbs.

Good luck

 

[sexmeup]

Thanks everyone!

Thanks for the help!
I heard Falcon is good.
I've been to fgbradleys and in my opinion I think they're over priced.
Dufferin is good that's what some of my friends recommends.
Galahan would you please explain the size of the larger and smaller tips?
In the house cues I like to use the 20-21oz. Been shopping and seem to like the 19-20oz.
Not into snooker, playing the 8/9 ball.
John_E_Depth fiberglass and graphite, really, are they that crap?! Only thing I heard about them or aleast the fiberglass is that it won't warp or won't warp for a long time. But that's about it.
Anyways still like to hear from everyone.

 

[healer677]

Buy the heaviest ash cue you can find for breaking. If you're a 9 ball player you will want a huge tip on you're breaking cue. But for your shooting cue -it's your pick. I prefer a smaller tip on my shooting cue and if you're so inclined, maybe one day invest in a jump cue (something frowned upon by most establishments.lol). Over the years I've shot with a few cues -I started with a Dufferin off-the-rack cue, graduated to a Meucci, tried a friends' Viking (a bit too flashy for me though) for a while then settled down with a Falcon. The newer Falcons have the adjustable weight bolt on them -an added feature. Try the midnight series and see if you can go entry level with an M-1.

Good luck with your search.

 

[Galahad]

A smaller tip requires precision in aim and shot. If you have a flaw in your shot or aim, it will show up. Smaller tip is preferred by finesse players who uses english. You can get more spin action with a smaller tip (provided the tip is not flat).

A larger tip is more forgiving in your aim and shot because it have a larger contact area with the ball. The hit can be less accurate. If you hit mostly centre ball, accuracy of the hit will not be much of an issue. Larger tip is usually preferred by player who like to strike the ball with power. For this reason, the tip of a breaking cue is usually larger.

Typical tips ranges from 12-14mm. Since most players usually use english and/or force only some of the time; most uses a 13mm tip.

Keep in mind that the tip of your playing cue stick needs to be slightly rounded. The more rounded the tip, the more action in the english.

A flat tip is preferred for a breaking cue.

 

[sexmeup]

Thanks!

Thanks for your help everyone!