How do I know what size tip for my cue?

The tip sizes for cues are normally determined by the size of the cue ball you are playing with so the smaller the cue ball the smaller the tip. Generally speaking most players prefer and 8mm to 8.5mm tip for a 1 & 7/8 pool cue ball, and 9.5mm to 10mm tip for a full size 2 1/16 snooker cue ball.

What size cue should I use?

What Size Cue Should I Use? The length of a standard cue is 57-58 inches. Cue sticks measuring 50-56 inches are ideal for shorter people and children while 61-inch sticks are perfect for tall people.

How thick should cue tip be?

Choose Your Cue Tip Diameter It is generally recommended that newer players start with cue tips that are large (about 13 mm) in diameter. The greater surface area of the cue tip can help you land even those tough shots more easily.

What size tip do professional pool players use?

The most popular tip size shaft for pool players today is 13mm. This was the standard size for many years that was delivered with a new cue either from a mass production factory such as Meucci or a custom cue maker like Mike Lambros.

What sizes do pool sticks come in?

Pool Cue Length and Size: The most common pool cue length is 58 inches and will work for most people between 5’0 and 5’8….To summarize:

Longer Pool Cue Length – 61 Inches (Tall people 6’2+)
Standard Pool Cue Length – 58 Inches (Most people)
Shorter Pool Cue Length – 52 Inches (Shorter people 5’0 and shorter)

Do you need to shape a new cue tip?

Shaping. Although new tips are flat when they come from the manufacturer, they should be rounded off at the top when installed. An improperly-shaped tip will result in more miscues, especially when trying to hit the cue ball off-center for position play.

What is the best shape for a cue tip?

rounded tip
Therefore, a rounded tip is better than a flat tip. You shape the tip with a tip scuffer, a file, a piece of sandpaper, and other similar abrasive tools. Most players like their tips rounded with the radius of either a nickel or a dime; a coin can be held next to the tip for reference.