Billiards cue weight
The BC 900 UK cue weighs 480 g (17 oz). We cannot guarantee that the cue will be a precise weight (margin of 10%) since the density of wood varies (even within the same timber species) depending on the forest, its exposure to sunlight and the section harvested (truck, crown, treetop).
Cue dimensions
The BC 900 UK cue is 145 cm (57 inches) long. This is the standard length for billiards cues. The length will let you get into the proper position for all your shots.
For longer shots, add the extension for an extra 10 cm. Go from 145 cm to 155 cm in seconds.
Billiards cue balance
The cue has a 43 cm balance, which means that the balance point is 43 cm from the butt.
If you use an open bridge, the balance point should be in front of your grip; otherwise, the cue will come off the top of your hand.
The balance point is not especially important aside from being a matter of personal preference.
A balance point that is further back will give you a feeling of heaviness; if it is further up on the cue, the cue will feel lighter.
Why can't we guarantee the straightness of our billiards cues?
All of our billiards cues are manufactured. Straightness is checked individually, cue by cue, as they leave the factory. Nevertheless, changes in temperature and humidity during the transportation, storage and selling stages can affect their straightness over time.
This consistency problem affects all billiards cues on the market, at least all wooden cues (maple, ash, poplar, ramin).
Why ash?
Ash is a particularly solid, robust wood. It can be used to make thin shafts that are well suited to the size of the white ball for blackball.
Historically, snooker and billiards cues have been made from ash, because it was (and still is) a widely available type of wood in Europe. We have continued to make our billiard cues from this wood (for raw material accessibility).
Physical properties and technical information for ash
Ash has a density of 0.68 and a Monnin hardness of >5, making it a medium hard wood.
This species has a breaking stress under compression value of 51 MPa and a static bending value of 113 MPa. The longitudinal bending modulus value is 12,900 MPa. These are average measurements that can be found online.
Ash is a solid, robust wood that make it an excellent choice for making billiards cues.
How to maintain your billiards cue
Our team recommends storing your billiards cue away from humidity and temperature changes.
Store your cue using a pool holder or specific case. Never leave it just leaning against a wall: doing so can cause it to warp.
DID YOU KNOW? You need to maintain the tip of your pool cue.
Over time and with use, the tip will begin to show wear. This is normal! You'll need to change it, which is easy to do:
1. Remove the worn tip
2. Rough up the new tip with sandpaper
3. Glue on the new tip
4. Work the tip into shape
Why does this cue come in two parts?
Your pool cue unscrews into 2 parts halfway down the shaft to make it easier to transport.
The steel joint keeps the 2 parts firmly connected so you won't be able to tell you're playing with a 2-part cue.
And with its ultra-quick screw thread, you can assemble and disassemble your cue in just a couple turns.
What is the bumper at the end of the butt for?
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!
Tip from the team: the right way to hold your billiards cue
1. Do not grip the cue too tightly
2. You should hold the cue with only your index and thumb - the other fingers are only there for stability.
3. Your palm should only come into contact with the cue at the end of the shot.
4. Keep your wrist and elbow soft, and your shoulder still!
5. Do not raise the cue at the end of the shot.
Find out more on our website
What is snooker?
Snooker is known for its massive table: 3.57 m long by 1.78 m wide and a weight of over one tonne. But it's also known for having more balls than in American or English pool (15 balls vs. 22 balls in snooker).
The table is very large, but the balls are smaller: as you must have guessed, it's a discipline where precision and rigour are key! Want to find out more? Check out our website.
What is blackball?
Blackball (aka English pool) is recognisable by the red and yellow balls.
The table is one of the smallest among the large family of pool games. The pockets are narrower - as are the balls (50.8 mm versus 57.2 mm for American pool). Blackball is also much more about strategy and defence!
