When striking the cue ball you need to be confidence that the shaft is rigid enough to deliver a solid strike and many of the ‘Whippy’ shafts in similar ranges on offer to us just didn’t stand up to this test. The fact that Gary can put aside hundreds of cues for months to go […]
How to Remove Lacquer from your Snooker Cue Shaft This is one of the most common questions I get asked, “How can I get the lacquer off my cue shaft and butt!” Personally, I hate lacquer although I realise it has a place. Trying to cue with a shaft that is lacquered is to me, […]
Handmade Snooker Cues Go straight to our hand made cues collection. Well, before we get started I guess it’s best to ask the question, “What are handmade snooker cues?” We will take a look at some of the questions being raised regarding “Handmade snooker cues” as technology improves and competition increases from overseas cue makers. […]
Ash Exotic Woods Order to size? Exotics are Cheap? Splicing Ebony Ash Cue Blanks Splicing Fine Tuning those Splices Splicing Are the Cues Finished Yet? Finishing in the UK Well I hope this article has given you a little insight as to the origin […]
Fake Snooker Cues – Whether the sole purpose of the ebony paint was to cover up the fact that a cheaper wood was used or because the cue was damaged in a few places it’s uncertain. Either way, it’s not as described in the advertisement. One thing that’s for sure; when removing lacquer to […]