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The home of high-performance pool cues in Australia!

Whether you’re a pro pool player, a hero at the local pub, or simply enjoy a relaxing game of pool in your man cave, you can always take your game to the next level with a professional pool cue.

NPC Amusements stocks an impressive range of pool cues and accessories, including cue cases, rests and spiders, brushes, and more. We have everything you need to become the top player at home or in your local community.

Shop pool cues online at NPC Amusements, your one-stop pool cue shop in Australia! We offer free shipping and a range of flexible payment options.

Billiard cues vs pool cues vs snooker cues: what’s the difference?

When comparing “billiard,” “pool,” and “snooker” cues, the size of the cue ball in each game is the determining factor.

An English pool or billiard cue ball is 4.76cm in diameter, and an American cue ball is 5.72cm. With this in mind, English pool and billiard cues have smaller tips and thinner shafts, whereas American cues are a little thicker with a larger tip to accommodate and better control the larger cue ball.

A standard snooker cue ball is 5.24cm in diameter, and snooker pool cues are thicker and sturdier, with a tip around nine to 10mm in diameter.

Tips for buying a pool cue

Thousands of pool sticks are available online, varying in length, thickness, material, and technology. Each product has multiple variants, so if this is your first time buying a pool cue, weighing the options can be intimidating; many factors can impact the precision of your shot!

With this in mind, we’ve compiled a quick guide to buying a cue custom to your build, skill level, and more.

Beginner’s tips

Let’s start with the basics:

• Choose a pool cue that’s appropriate for your height. Most pool cues are 58 inches (or 147.32cm) in length. Most people between 5’0 and 6’2 can play with this length. Professional players usually opt for a 56 or 57-inch cue—they believe this is the ideal size for the cue ball!
• Ensure the tip is firmly attached to the end of the cue and that the ferrule or cue wood is free of cracks. Keeping your chosen cue in good condition is key to improving your game.
• Check the cue tip. If the tip is hardened or glazed over, it will not hold chalk and will not grip the cue ball very well. This can lead to misfires!
• Make sure the pool cue is straight. You can check this by rolling it flat on the pool table and see if it wobbles.
• Choose a cue that feels right for you. It should be light and comfortable to hold—comfort is key to an accurate, successful game.

Need help choosing a pool cue? Call (02) 6621 2552 or email us at [email protected]. We can help you find the perfect match!

Deflection technology

If you want to get serious about pool, the next big jump in performance will be deflection technology.

Cue ball “deflection” happens when the ball spins off the intended line and goes off course. A pool cue with a lower-end mass can reduce the spin and make your shots more accurate.

Professional pool players use “low deflection technology” — these pool sticks are manufactured with special components that improve the accuracy of the cue’s shaft, especially with side spin. Low deflection cues are also far more forgiving than their counterparts, making them a good choice for all skill levels.

One-piece, two-piece, and three-piece cues

Most pool cues come in either one or two pieces. Many people play with a one-piece pool cue for the best performance—one-piece cues have no moving parts or joints in the shaft, so all of the shot power is transmitted straight from your arm into the cue ball.

However, two-piece and three-piece cues can play just as well as a one-piece cue. Professional players tend to play with a two or three-piece cue for portability — they can be disassembled and packed into a smaller bag or cue case, so they’re easy to transport (and less obvious to would-be thieves if you keep your cues in your car).

Why the quality of your cue matters

If you want to be a star pool player, you need to be able to control the cue ball, look at the broken rack and determine how you can sink all of the balls. A long, straight, sturdy pool cue that matches the diameter of the cue ball is an absolute necessity for complete control throughout the game.

We’re here to help

It might sound a little confusing, but we’re here to make it simple! If you have questions about choosing a cue, call (02) 6621 2552 or email us at [email protected]. One of our team members will contact you ASAP to help with the sale.

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Ditch the old, worn-out pool cues at the pub and invest in your own pool, snooker, and billiard cues online at NPC Amusements. We offer flexible payment options, including Afterpay, ZipPay, ZipMoney, Klarna, Humm, Openpay, and Latitude Pay, so you can play now and pay later.

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