Choosing the right pool cue or snooker cue is your first step to playing a successful game! The billiards cue is your complete control over your game, so make sure that you have the right weight and height to make your shot. There are two parts to a pool cue: the shaft and the tip. The shaft will give you your weight and balance, while the tip is the padded end of the stick where you will connect with the ball. Making sure that this tip is chalked at all time is critical.
Custom pool cues and granite shaft cues have become more and more popular over the past few years, but will cost you more than the generic wooden cue you can find for under 40$. Generally speaking, I find that a solid quality cue will cost you around $150. If you are planning on playing outside the home, make sure you can disassemble your cue and store it in a travel case before you purchase.
Pool cue and snooker cue racks are also popular fixtures in any recreation room. Finding a rack on the wall that houses classy looking cues gives your basement a bar-like feel. A cue rack is also a great place to hang chalk cubes or score beads.