Cue Care Advice

No matter the value of your playing cue, there are things you can do to try and keep it in as good shape as possible. A cue is a very personal item and something that is different to any other cue, so looking after it very important.

A few important points to bear in mind:

  • Try to keep your cue in a good quality case. Use a case that the cue can sit in and not roll or move in to help minimise any potential accidents. If you travel often then a good choice could be an aluminium case. Our personal favourites are the Peradon Halo cases which come in different patterns/colours and 3/4 or one piece sizes. 
  • Make sure to have some sort of tip protector in your case. Sometimes its easy to forget about your tip when its in the case but the tip is very important. You can use tip protectors as seen in our accessories section or you can use anything that does the same job.
  • When using the cue, try and not use water/damp towels. This will take the smooth thin layer finish on the cue off over time. It can cause a damp and sticky feel when playing and the cue not going through smoothly on the hand. 
  • Try to not accidentally drop or bang your cue either on the floor or table. This could damage parts of the cue including any joins if you use a 3/4 cue or the weights in the cue.
  • Try to keep your cue in a cool dry place. Try not to leave your cue in a cold damp place as this could damage the cue over time. Additionally try not to leave your cue in the car. This could cause the tip to go soft, especially on cold days. 
  • Don't let your tip get too low, if you can feel it not playing like it usually does or you start seeing any edges of the ferrule then its time to change your tip. The best part of the tip in in the top/middle part of the tip so be sure to change it when it starts to get too low. 
  • If your cue is feeling dirty and sticky a great product that Ryan uses himself is the Sil Kleen and Cue Silk Shaft, Ferrule cleaner and polish. You can purchase these products on the website (always make sure to follow the products instructions for best results).

These are just Ryan's personal points and there may be other opinions to these. We try to give the best advice as a cue can last a lifetime if looked after, no matter the cost.