Pool Cues

Recently, I've been shopping for a new pool cue. Most billiard halls in Korea only have billiard cues. Pool cues are a little longer and thinner than billiard cues. In addition, pool cues are lighter. The differences exist because pool balls are smaller and lighter than billiard balls. Whenever I play 4-ball or 사구, I feel like I'm hitting a watermelon. =) The balls feel very heavy.

Here's what I've found:

1. The standard tip diameter is 13 mm.

2. The weight of a pool cue varies from 17-20 oz. (about 500-700 grams).

3. The average length is 57-58 inches (or 145-148 centimeters).

I decided to get a 57 inch 19 oz. pool cue with a 13 mm tip, a Pro taper (The Pro taper has the same diameter from the tip to 30-35 cm down. The European taper is conical and widens towards the joint), a hard maple shaft, and an irish linen wrap.

Anyway, I've spent a lot of time researching pool cues to find one suitable for me. I also found this great video. You can see how pool cues are made. I love Discovery Channel.