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Pool cues can be a challenging subject when it comes to deciding which one to buy. Your pool cue is a big part of your game.

It drives me nuts when I forget my cue at pool league night (rarely) and have to shoot with one of my teammates cues. Don’t get me wrong, they all have good leads. Shooting with pool cues other than your own can affect your game.

I currently shoot with a Joss East. Before that I was using A KC Custom Cue, which was modified by our local cue maker. Now I use the KC as a break cue. I shot with a Meucci for about 17 years before that. My Meucci is now just for looks. (for a moment)

Two of my teammates have predator cues or at least have a predator shaft on their pool cues. These cleats cause the ball to spin much differently than the cleats I normally play with. When I try to step up and shoot one of these, my cue ball control is a bit hit and miss.

I know these cues work well when you’re used to them. I can say this because my teammates who own them drive racks on a regular basis. This is the same as me running many racks with my own signal. I’m sure if I bought a predator and practiced on it for several hours, I would be pretty much without it as well.

When shopping for pool cues, you’ll find that there are literally hundreds of brands and styles to choose from. I would recommend going out where you can hit a few balls with different cues and find the one that works best for you.

Your local pool hall might be a good place to start. Find players who have their own cues and ask them how they like them. I bet if you explain that you’re looking for a signal, most players will let you take a few tries with theirs and give you feedback.

What is better new or used?

This depends on the condition of the cue used. If a cue is cared for and doesn’t get bumped or scratched, the used cue will work just fine.

I have had many new and used cleats. Sometimes you can find great deals on used cleats. I’ve found some great deals at pawn shops, eBay, and other auctions.

When buying a used cue, inspect it for scratches and gouges in the wood, and if possible, turn it over on a table and make sure it is straight. (warped cues will wobble when rolled on the table) You can’t check for wobble on eBay, but if you buy from a reputable seller with a good feedback score, you should be safe.

I hope this helps you when choosing your next pool cue. Be on the lookout for future pool cue items.

To your exhausted success,

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