Snooker Cues

[AB]

Bought a house last year which came with a complete snooker room.

I didn't want to change a thing about it, parquet flooring, chesterfield sofas, ultimate man hideout.

It also came with a rack of snooker cues which are rubbish.

I'm starting to play with mates a couple of times a week and I want to invest in a decent cue, I'm getting better but still very much a beginner. I'd like a jointed cue so I can put it in it's case easily and a) use it elsewhere and b) stop anyone else playing with it when I'm not there.

How do I choose a tip size? Weight? Length? Total minefield.

Budget of around £200.

Any advice appreciated!

[AB]

Thanks guys, food for thought, I'll do some more research. Love the idea of the training cue ball, I'll definitely pick one up. It's a great way to escape, put some music on, shut the door and before you know it a couple of hours have disappeared.

Here's the room;



Maybe a bit of decoration needed but it's like going back in time a bit and with the doors open into the garden in the evening, lovely.

I just need to stop getting frustrating and ttting the balls too hard.

[AB]

Hobo said:

https://www.snookercrazy.com/the-snooker-line-up/#...

Thank you, I'll give that a go later!

[AB]

danneth said:

As with anything else, I'd go and try some and see which weight/length/feel you like.

I've got a maximus one, had it a few years now, did a lot of research and trying before deciding on this brand.

https://www.craftsmancues.com/acatalog/Maximus-Cue...

They look good having looked at the website but I think I'll see how I get on with the above exercise before considering spending that amount

[AB]

Stan the Bat said:

Great room, is it a full size table ?

Yes, full size.

InformationSuperHighway said:

Marvelous.. my 2c.. A bit of modernizing in wall / window decor would turn this into a hyper stylish modern gents club / whiskey bar style.

Thank you, that's probably the plan when I get round to it, plenty of other stuff to finish off first!

[AB]

That's a good shout, thank you. I pass occasionally so I'll try and pop in.