Your snooker cue measures 57" and weighs 1.2 lbs.
And in the metric system? That makes 145 cm and 540 g :)

Ash is a particularly solid wood. So it can be made into thin shafts that are suited to the size of UK pool balls.
Historically, snooker cues have been made of ash.
Ash is a widespread wood in Europe. So it is a logical choice for the construction of English pool cues.

Your pool cue unscrews into 2 parts halfway down the shaft to make it easier to transport.
The steel junction provides high-quality tightening and masks the impression that you are playing with a 2-part cue.
And with its standard screw thread, you can assemble and disassemble your cue in just a few turns.
The heel of the butt (the part that you place on the ground!) is made of rubber: no chance of damaging the cue or the floor when waiting to take your next shot!

Pool is a matter of accuracy... and therefore of position. Take your time to find a position where you are both stable and relaxed.
And a snooker table is large! Feel free to lean over and play with your chin almost glued to the cue.

The tip is the very end of your pool cue.
This is the part you use to hit the ball: so it regularly wears out and gets replaced.
If you have just replaced your tip or if you have a new pool cue, you need to "make" the tip.
The goal is to sand the tip with sandpaper to remove the varnish, soften the leather, and break the angles so that the tip hits the ball evenly.