Finding used pool cues that are both practical for your needs and in good shape can be a challenge in itself. Many billiards shops and online sites offer all or many of the top brand name cues such as: Fury, Vintage, Dufferin and Meucci. And just like there are a range of brands of cues, prices for a cue can range anywhere from the mid twenties all the way up to the thousands of dollars. Unless you have experience with a specific cue manufacture, is might be best to shop for a cue in an actual store where you can handle the cue to determine if height, weight and balance is right for you.
A regulation sized pool table is twice the size long as it is wide. With this being said a standard seven foot table is three and a half feet wide. Depending on the size of the room and the placement of other pieces of furniture will determine any constraints that an owner might incur when it comes to their pool room. Remember, that not only the dimensions of the table must be considered when placing a pool table in a room but also the added length of the cue. In instances where one side of the table is constrained, it may be necessary to buy a shortened cue in order to accommodate for the lack of space. Although the odds are that the ball will rarely end at the rail with limited shooting space, the option of various sized cues can keep the level of play consistent throughout the entire game.
When purchasing a used pool cue it’s important to remember that a little maintenance work may be needed. If that is the case, many companies offer replacement parts such as ferrules for screw on tips, rubber end bumpers and cements and glues used for application. These replacement parts can also be used for your existing cues. No matter where you acquire your used pool cues it’s important to weigh all options and styles before buying.