Snooker cue how to buy

There are three main aspects to choose:

A, performance

I, hardness.

Hardness can be said to be one of the most basic indicators of billiard cues, is to ensure the stability of the hit, reduce the hit deviation.

Two, toughness and elasticity

Toughness and elasticity, should be said to be a comprehensive indicator:

Toughness, in order to ensure the control of the white ball, mainly in the straight line control. Elasticity is to ensure control of the white ball.

Generally the spin of the white ball (the spin of the white ball is also determined by the aforementioned "bite" time between the club and the ball). You can see the spin of the white ball and the elasticity of the club by comparing it to a high nudge, a low stroke, a tuck, and so on.

Three, club power.

Polish power is the most important aspect of club selection. The power of the club is a combination of the above points, and the cooperation of all aspects. If you have a strong shaft, you will be able to save energy when you play, reduce the error because of the power, and increase the range of the white ball alignment. The main test is to see the white ball alignment, through some of the Sten, strong pull to see the white ball alignment range, the middle and long distance close to the straight line but not the straight line of the sharp stops, the middle and long distance high shot to see the stability of the white ball ball alignment and so on.

Four, pass the power.

Transmission through the force, can increase the feel of the ball, but also the interface clubs to detect the interface process of an indicator. Generally when hitting the ball, experience the feeling of the grip hand, hit the reaction force transfer is clear, listen to hit the ball when the sound of hitting the ball is crisp.

The above points may be a bit difficult for those who do not have a good feel for the club. Which, you can hold a hand above the club tail about 30cm or so, the other hand gently pat the end of the club, look at the head of the swing: the smaller the amplitude, the higher the hardness of the rod; the higher the frequency, the better the elasticity of the rod; the longer the rod, the better the transmission of force. However, shooting the cue is only a reference for golfers with poor feel, the most direct and best method is to try a few more shots on the table.

B. Parameters

If you have selected a few cues with close performance and parameters in the general range, then look at the specific parameters of each cue. There are a lot of reference indicators, it is recommended to start from the weight and head size. These two aspects mainly refer to the individual's habits.

One, weight and center of gravity

Weight, mainly reflects the balance of the center of gravity. Lying on the stage to transport the rod, the front and rear hand weight evenly distributed, feel comfortable, is a good balance. Then, according to your own personal habits, choose a club close to your requirements.

Two, club head size

Suggested 9.5mm club head around, 9-10mm range is fine.

Three, you can also look at the thickness of the grip, with their own grip hand shape.

Overall, if the previous points to meet the requirements, the parameters are not too far apart, we have to adapt to their own.

C, quality

I, straightness.

Holding the end of the club in your hand, with the club head pointing to a dark place, you can check the straightness of the club by rotating it.

Two, metal fittings.

Mainly the copper mouth, interface, tail hole, counterweights have no loosening, damage. The main thing is to listen to the cue when playing, there is no abnormal noise.

Three, ebony, insert flowers have no cracking.

Four, the shaft has no bump.

The above points of quality problems, should also belong to the scope of the after-sales, the business can be repaired. So you can buy the rod should be talked to the merchant. If you really pick a good one, it's up to you to consider whether you want to buy it again after repairing it, or whether you want to choose another one.

Because I choose my own clubs mainly from the hitting performance of the clubs to consider, so, other aspects of the requirements are not high. You can refer to the above aspects of the choice, if there are still almost a few clubs to choose, you can see the club pattern, flower inserts, which is more like it.