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Billiard Cue

The billiard cue is the means by which the billiard balls are moved about on the table. Commonly referred to as a cue stick, or pool cue, are generally about 40 inches long and are tapered from one end to the other. The cue ball is struck using the small end of the stick.

A billiard cue is traditionally made by turning the wood on a lathe. The process can be rather time consuming, as the wood must be correctly dried in order to ensure a perfectly straight cue. Furthermore, the sticks are often made from multiple types of wood (generally maple for the “striking” end, and any number of hardwoods used for the handle) which require a skilled craftsman to correctly and securely combine.

A custom made billiard cue can be quite expensive. A finely crafted cue can often cost well over 1000 dollars, depending on the materials from which it’s made. However, these sticks are usually only purchased by professional players, and less expensive sticks are generally adequate for the average Joe.

 

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