How do you Unwarp a pool stick?
With the cue at a 60-degree angle to the floor, place the flat of one hand, palm down, directly on the bend. Press down on the cue, holding it still with your hand. The cue will bend easily into shape. Rotate the cue again and repeat, checking and adjusting until you have straightened the cue.
What do the numbers on a pool stick mean?
Pool Cue Weight In the past, you may have noticed small numbers written on the butt sleeves, or handles, of house cues. Those numbers indicate the weight of the cue in ounces. Most pool halls offer cues between 18 and 21 ounces, while most pros will prefer either a 19, or 19.5-ounce cue.
Can you engrave a pool stick?
When you personalize an item it makes it sentimental and more of a keepsake. We now offer engraving on pool cues and other items. Inspire someone with a personalized gift and they will cherish it throughout the years.
Why do pool sticks warp?
The two most common reasons are temperature change and side pressure. Never leave a cue in your car! Leaving a cue in your car during extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, will warp a cue in a matter of hours. The second most common cause of a cue warping is side pressure.
How can I tell if my pool cue is warped?
Hold the cue up at eye level and look down the cue from the butt. Hold the cue out and slightly downward, slowly turning the cue as you look down the cue from the butt to the tip. Some will tell you to “roll” your cue to check for warping, however this is not the most reliable way to check.
How much does it cost to restore a pool cue?
Pool Cue Repair
| $10.00 | Install new tip (with purchase of tip) (1 to 2 days completion time) |
|---|---|
| $200.00 | Completely refinish linen cue (8 to 10 weeks completion time) |
| $160.00 | Completely refinish no-wrap cue (8 to 10 weeks completion time) |
| $25.00 | Recondition shaft (remove dents & clean) (1-2 days completion time) |
How heavy should my break cue be?
Breaking cues are generally heavier than average playing cues. Playing cues typically range in weight from 18 – 21 oz. The average and most common weight is around 19 oz. Breaking cues, on the other hand, usually start at 21 oz.
What is the standard pool stick size?
59 inches
It is used to strike a ball, usually the cue ball . Cues are tapered sticks, typically about 57–59 inches (about 1.5 m) long and usually between 16 and 21 ounces (450–600 g), with professionals gravitating toward a 19-ounce (540 g) average.
How do I know if my pool stick is warped?
Hold the cue out and slightly downward, slowly turning the cue as you look down the cue from the butt to the tip. Some will tell you to “roll” your cue to check for warping, however this is not the most reliable way to check. In order for the roll test to work, you need to find a perfectly flat surface.
How do you store a snooker cue?
Always lay your cue flat or store it in a cue rack. Do not store cue and case near to a heat source e.g. near a radiator or direct sunlight. Do not leave your cue in a car boot as it is hot during the day and cold and damp at night, rapid temperature and humidity changes are bad for the cue.