Pool Tables

By Jason Marco

Are you confused about pool cue care? If you want to improve the performance of your pool cue, and thus your individual game - so you can be competitive, then you have to be sure that you appropriately take care of and preserve your pool cue. It looks like such an item would need minimal consideration, but that's not the case.

While it will only take a little bit of time now and then, you must make use of pool cue care on a common basis, but you can't do it alone. There are several items in the pool world that will help immensely in the process. A cue case, a scuffer, tips, and a cube are all absolutely essential -- and in the case of the cue tip, you'll need a few because you should replace it regularly for maximum performance. I won't make any brand recommendations, but there are quite a few good ones, so be sure to shop around and educate yourself on them.

So what are the pool cue maintenance steps? Firstly, it's important to know what damages a pool cue. Environments that fluctuate between hot and cold, and side pressure (leaning a cue against the wall, for example) are a couple of major enemies. This is why a pool cue case is so important! If you store a pool cue in a case, you can defend it from changing weather and also from being handled by folks who may drop it or apply unnecessary pressure on it.

It's also important that we talk about what exactly side pressure is. Pool cues are designed to be as straight as a line - thus is the reason they are placed on vertical racks! When a pool cue is leaning against a table or wall, or resting at an angle on the pool table, or when it's being waved around for play (like used as a sword, etc), or even when it's used sideways to move around balls on the pool table – it can incur damage! So it's important you discourage these activities. Be sure to keep a watchful eye on your pool cue; don't let people borrow them, etc. A cue holder, in addition, is a great thing to own to keep your pool cue nice and straight whenever it is not in use.

Remember to shape and scuff your cue often with a quality scuffer. Really, don't just choose any scuffer – only the high quality ones will be useful. Also, if your cue has an adjustable weight-bolt system, try and to not change the weight on your own. Make use of the assistance of a professional.

Sure, proper pool cue maintenance will require of you a small investment of time and money; but if you take the steps right away, you won't have to suffer later. The truth of the matter is if you want your pool cues to perform at their peak, last a nice long time, and of course – look fantastic! – then you can't neglect them.

Jason Marco is a pool cue care expert and operates a discount billiards store where you can get tips and equipment for your pool cues.
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