That is a typical snooker cue.
Essentially yes -the cues are the same for snooker and billiards.
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As far as i know when snooker was played for the first time the cues were held at the opposite end and the balls were pushed . The cues were slightly curved at the end that we know as the butt.
They aren't - but are typically made of ash or maple. This is a matter of wood strength and weight with the least chance of warping.
Snooker cues are fairly expensive no matter where you shop, but WalMart is selling them for under forty dollars. DinoDirect may also have what you're looking for if you need a cue for a fair price.
Yes, very good. Alot of top professionals use Jian Ying cues.
The Snooker 147 Shop is where snooker tables, cues and supplies can be purchased. Also available are supplies and accessories for pool, football and air hockey tables, both public and home versions.
Many materials. Mali Cues, now run by Fred Mali, began making cues under thame Cuesports, for A.E. Schmidt in 1965. There general material use for cues includes the following - Shafts - Rock maple Butt - Assorted hardwoods Standard finish - catalyzed urethane Standard joint - Stainless steel Standard wrap - Irish linen Standard ferrules - Ivorine Standard tip - LePro
I would answer by saying that it is a matter of personal preference. However, my belief is that a tip size of between 9mm and 11mm is the ideal range for a snooker cue and will produce the best results for the discerning player.
There is no "best snooker cue", conversely to tennis rack a snooker cue is not just a tool to strike balls with, it is an extension of your arm as described by Dennis Taylor, former snooker player and a veteran snooker commentator. This is why most snooker players prefer not to change their cue's and some use the same cue for 30 years.Stephen Hendry, 7 times World Snooker Championship used through out his career until 2003 a 40 GBP cue which he bought when he was 14 years old. This proves that it is not the cue but it is the cue-er.There are many high quality snooker cue brands but it all comes down to your preference. John Parris is a very famous cue maker and many snooker professionals use his cues. Mike Wooldridge, Accurate, Master cues, O'minand Cuecraft are all high quality well known brands.I would personally advise you to buy a quality snooker cue that does not come with thick polish layers even if it will slightly cost you but taking good care of the cue means it will stick with you for the rest of your life and when improving in the game, you wouldn't feel that the piece of wood you are carrying is cheap and it is time to change it.