can u get more english from a better pool cue?

Question

i would like to know if i pay more money for a pool cue it will help me play better shots or what will a better pool cue help me do

Answer 1

Well first off you have to know what your doing when it comes to putting english on the cueball. A better cue will only help but so much. I mean I can have an excellent tip put on a cheap cue and get the same results as with an expensive cue. So if you have a beat up house cue, a crooked cue, or a cue with a poor tip, then yes a new better cue will help with your english.

Answer 2

In terms of increasing your ability to step up your game a notch owning a good solid cue is a must. But you need not spend a small fortune. The secret is in the construction of the cue. First the shaft should be made from high quality maple and be pro-tapered. This means that the last several inches of the cue shaft leading up to the all important tip would be the same diameter as the tip itself. I am talking about a two-piece cue and a good one can be had for between 50 and 100 dollars. Beware of cheaper two-piece cues becuz they can be poorly made from low grade wood that is very suseptible to warping. Now the tip. You said english and the tip texture, shape, and material have everything to do with english. Good quality tips are made from genuine leather and there are dozens of different brands, ranging from very soft to very hard. Very hard tips last a long time but are more prone to the dreaded mis-cue. Tips that are too soft will mushroom and require constant reshaping. Find a tip that is about medium hardness. It will last plus be soft enough to really put maximum spin on that cue ball. (the softer the tip the longer it stays in contact with the cue ball while striking it). Hold a nickle across your tip. Note the curvature. The tip should have about the same shape as that of the nickle. Use sandpaper or a file to shape it. Special gizmo tip shapers can be purchased that already have the ideal shape and they are inexpensive. Check online for a discount billiards supply. Note: some players even like the more extreme curve of a dime but a nickle is all you need. When you notice your tip getting smooth then its a good idea to scuff it a bit with something abrasive like sandpaper. this will increase the chalk holding ability. Practice delivering a good crisp stroke with follow through. Once you learn english it can be a very nice weapon in your arsenal. I LOVE english! Its fun! Finally, if pay more than 100 bucks for a cue or more then you are only paying for the elaborate designs on the butt end. The fancier the more it will cost of course but a $1000 cue will really play no better than a $100 cue. Hope this helps. Happy shooting!

Answer 3

Beyond a certain price point, a lot of cues are just fancy decorations and inlays. It makes them prettier and worth more to collectors, but they don't necessarily play better.

There are a lot of cues (well, shafts really) that claim they are better for shooting with english giving you more power and control, but I really think you can get used to anything if you shoot with it for long enough rather than jumping from product to product. True, it might be worthwhile to some people to find equipment that they have to adjust to the least.

Having said that though, I believe finding the right tip is the best value investment to make. After all, it is the only part of the cue that contacts the cue ball. Soft, hard, layered, single piece, radius ... there are plenty of options. If you can try out a couple different types from friends at a local pool hall, that might be the best way to figure out what you like best.

Answer 4

The key to getting more english on the cue ball has nothing to do with a more expensive pool cue. First of all your tip has to be properly shaped to match the contour of the cue ball. Your tip must be scuffed in order to hold chalk. But most important is a smooth stroke with a good follow through. I see so many players put a ton of english on the cue ball and they get no results because they don't follow through. Make sure your tip is in good shape , keep your cue as level as possible ,deliver a nice smooth stroke and follow through. Try this and you will see the results. I am not a big believer in using a lot of english myself. I have found that a little draw or follow will usually get the cue ball where I want it to go. Good luck to ya!

Answer 5

Moochie Pool Cue

Answer 6

Your individual stroke is the key to more english. Shaft taper and the tip you use will affect spin as well. Finding what works best for you can take some time, but I would begin by trying different tips first. Experiment with softer and harder tips and also by shaping tips. Some prefer dime shaped tips, others prefer nickel shaped tips, or anything in between.

May as well save some money and first find what tip and tip radius provides the best results. Then move on to finding which type of cue suits your game the best.

Of course there is no substitute for a good stroke. That takes practice and some good instruction is always a good idea as well.

Answer 7

A better pool cue will produce better results when you do something right. Your mistakes will not be corrected, but when you lay down a well executed shot it will respond. This in turn helps reward your development.

You shouldn't have to lay down a lot of cash for a half decent cue, but any investment you make can also throw a mental switch whereby you are telling yourself you may be half serious about improving your game.

Answer 8

Yes I would recommend a Moochie pool cue

Answer 9

Yes, it will give you more precise control.