Monday, June 13, 2011

Not all pool cues are the same

By Athena Hunter


Your pool cue is your best friend, as you know if you play pool seriously. There is quite a bit to learn about cues and the more you learn the better your game will be.

No matter what you're doing, using the best tools of the trade will give you a winning edge. A win is a win, no matter how much you win by. Of course pool is great fun, and it is important to always feel that fun when you play. Today we will share some insights and facts about pool cues.

Cues, typically made from wood but also available in other materials, can have a specialized bonding material coating. A fiberglass coat is one example. Many players find this type of cue beneficial because it protects against minor dents. Temperature swings and humidity won't affect the wood of your cue as much if it has this type of coating. An increased resistance to warping may be the biggest reason people prefer cues with this type of coating, though. You will notice pool cue shafts put together with an array of taper angles. There are two kinds of tapers seen on a regular basis: the European taper and the pro taper. The European taper has a consistent taper angle from the cue ferrule to the joint. Then again the pro taper does not have the uniform taper. In reality, the pro taper cue diameter is uniform from the tip to approximately 12 to 14 inches down the cue, and then the taper originates at that point. You will discover that the European taper in several local pool halls and taverns of North America. The likelihood is that that is all you have ever played with in your life.

Let's take some time to talk about the overall care of your pool cue. There is a main joint in most cues that has a seal that may not have made a complete seal. If you do not see a complete seal here it means there is a flaw in the construction. This malfunction can cause more damage to your cue if you expose it to varying temperatures. For this reason it's important that you protect your cue with a case made of good quality. You can of course purchase a joint protector sleeve to provide additional support for your cue and help keep it dry.

It is a reality that regardless of what you are doing, or in pursuit of, there are finer purposes to that hobby. That account is also true with the game of pool and the devices involved, for example the pool cue. Indeed, at the professional level of the game, players are concerned with such matters as pool cue vibration. They can take note of how well they performed their shot on account of each shot having its own shaking.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment