Newbie's Question

[Izzyfcuk]

Hi all,

Came across this wonderful forum, i m from "Singapore"

Snooker isn't exactly very popular or in the limelight here and cue brands are very limited here as well. mainly "O min" "Master cue" "players' choice" etc.

I have been playing for about 4 years now, but it's all messing around, through this 4 years, i haven't exactly know much about the tip of a cue, weight fernule etc. i've recently gotten a new cue and would very much like to take up snooker on a more serious approach. so here goes

1. Tip - what size of tip is usually used? i've heard mention fo 8-9mm, 2-5mm..it doesnt make sense to me.

2. Weight - how does the weight of a cue affect a cue. why is the centre important. is there a difference if the weight is more to the front or more to the back? is there a optimum weight?

3. 1/3 or 3/4 or 1 piece - is there REALLY a big deal about this? performance wise?

4. Long distance screw-back - i have not been able to master this, what is the correct method to this?

5. Length of a cue - how long should a cue be? is it with regards to my height or other factors?
Any help will be greatly appreciated

[RaNeN]

I cant answer these questions. But surely few of our experienced members will help you out. Perhaps Cueman? Statman? or any other man .....lol!

[dannyd0g]

These are my answers just based on what info I have gathered. As far as I know they are more or less accurate but ofcourse other people may have different opinions....

1. Tip - what size of tip is usually used? i've heard mention fo 8-9mm, 2-5mm..it doesnt make sense to me.

average 10 mm diameter. 2-5 m would be the thickness

2. Weight - how does the weight of a cue affect a cue. why is the centre important. is there a difference if the weight is more to the front or more to the back? is there a optimum weight?

its all personal preference

3. 1/3 or 3/4 or 1 piece - is there REALLY a big deal about this? performance wise?

Nearly all the pros now use 2 piece cues - so there cannot be anything wrong with them

4. Long distance screw-back - i have not been able to master this, what is the correct method to this?

hit ball low, with a long follow through, also cue action is important

5. Length of a cue - how long should a cue be? is it with regards to my height or other factors?

generally a cue should reach from the floor to your armpit when standing up !