Cue Stick Care and Maintenance

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Invest in a Hard Case to Protect Your Cue Stick

The firstly thing you should do is invest in a case. This will protect the a cue stick from humidity and falls or tip damage. Appreciate the fact that investing in a case will save you these hassles down the road. A hard case, however cumbersome it may seem at times, is better than a soft case. Be sure to store your case upright. Now that it’s safely stored in a protective case, do not forget to to always wash your hands ahead of you play and several hours after play.

Moisture and Dampness Can Damage Cue Sticks

Moisture is the biggest cause in your cue warping. Keep your cuestick away from damp or humid places. This minimizes the chances of your a cue stick warping over time. That said, keep in mind: since wood is a natural material, there is no foolproof way to 100% guarantee you cue stick will not warp at all. They will all warp a little or more over time.

Joint Protectors are a Good Idea for Multi-Piece Cue Sticks

Joint protectors should be considered if you are using a multi-piece a cue stick. These will assist in preventing moisture in entering by the shaft and butt of the a cue stick. They screw into either end and will keep the moisture out and prevent warping.

Slight Warps are Normal in Cue Sticks

If by chance your a cue stick does get warped, a slight warp is nothing to overly worry about. Just be mindful when you play your game to position the cuestick the same for the objective of every shot. You want the warp on the vertical plane not the horizontal. The best way to check your cue for the purpose of warping is by “sighting”. Look straight down within the butt to the shaft, just as you would sight a rifle. The warp will be obvious, and one can then decide your positioning for your executions.

Severely Warped Cue Sticks

If you find the warp to be severe and you are unable to bend it back into shape and cannot adjust your positioning, consider buying a new cue stick.

Attending to the Cue Stick Tip

After taking the precautions to avoid warping, turn your attention to the cuestick tip. The tip on your new a cue stick may be shiny, smooth, and somewhat flat at what time you firstly get your a cue stick. You may shape the tip to desired roundness, but several novices just play with it the way it is. In either case, how you play and in ways you stroke your cue will determine the final shape of your tip and constant shaping will wear your tip down very fast.

There is an easy manner of applying it for replacing tips if you find you need to do that. There are a number of things you will need to have on hand ahead of you begin. Be sure to have the new tip, a razor blade, glue, preferably SuperGlue Gel or Duro-gel, Loctite, 60-80 grip sandpaper, 400-600 grit sandpaper and some paper towels.

To start, remove what is the definition of left of the old tip using the razor blade. Be sure not to cut into the wood. Using the 60-80 grit sandpaper, sand the top of the ferrule (white plastic piece and the end of your a cue stick, at times this is a brass piece). Then sand the bottom of the new tip with the same sandpaper until it’s rough.

Attaching a New Tip to Your Cue Stick

Now that the tip and surfaces are prepared, you will attach the new tip. Apply a light coat of glue to both the ferrule and the bottom of the new tip. Only a small amount is needed on both pieces. Next, carefully center the tip onto the ferrule and hold in place for the objective of about a minute. At what time the glue has set, carefully use the razor to remove any excess over hang so the tip is flush with the ferrule.

To finish up, wet the sides of the tip slightly and burnish using the 400-600 sandpaper. You may also use the same paper to shape the tip to your desired radius. Allow the glue to dry completely ahead of using for play. You’re ready to go!

Keep Your Cuestick Clean

It’s also important to continue your cue stick clean. After playing, you will notice a build-up of chalk on the tip. If you play using hand chalk, that will also be evident on the shaft. After play, it is a good idea to do not forget to to always wipe down your stick. Any experienced billiard shooter will attest that nothing is worse and harms your shot more than a sticky cue shaft.

The buildup of sticky residue might accumulate over time if your pool cue shaft is not cleaned properly. You can help slow the buildup of sticky residue by always wiping a pool or billiards cue stick shaft down with a cotton cloth after play.

On Using a Damp Cloth to Clean a Cue Stick

A person can also use a slightly damp cloth, but it’s imperative that you completely and thoroughly dry the pool cue stick shaft just after wiping it clean to prevent warping.

Play With Clean Hands

This is an obvious consideration, but players should always play with cleanly washed hands.

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