There are so many pool cues for sale these days, from the simple English pool cues to the exotic linen-wrapped American cues, you have seen at the movies. As a start, what type of pool game are you playing is essential. There are nine ball cues, American cues, English cues, Carom cues to name but a few. So once you have decided the game you want to play, you can choose your cue. English pool cues are the same as snooker cues and are interchangeable; however, some of the pros of the English game prefer a slightly smaller tip size of only 8 mm. But that is hard to play with if you are an everyday pub player, you are better to stick with the larger 9 mm tip, the same as for snooker.

Also, because of the smaller table size, there is no need for rests. So, there is no need for extensions to the cue. So the cue can be split in half for ease of carrying it around. The only thing to be observed is that the cue has a ferrule at the tip end to protect the cue when changing your cue tip. Reasonable English Pool cues for sale start from a range of £25 or so, pick the one you like the look of from that price up, any extra is just for decoration.

Features and prices of the other types of pool cue for sale:

American pool cues are slightly thicker than their English counterparts as the tip size is larger at 12 to 13 mm in size. They are also more striking in their style. These cues are fine for Carom and nine balls as well. As the ball sizes are larger for these games at 2, 1/4 inch diameter typically. The American pool cues tend to be more expensive, as well due to the greater detail and decoration on these cues. Most of them have a Linen Wrap on the handle which looks excellent but goes for a darker colour as they can get grubby after a while.

Again, look out for a ferrule, either plastic or metal around the tip end of the cue. Prices vary for different qualities, but the average prices start from around £45 for the American cues, but they look a bit flashier than the English ones. So from £25 for the English cues and £45 for the American cues take your pick from all those pool cues for sale on the Internet and bear in mind you will have to get used to the cue, there would not be one your happy with from the get-go, practice with it and get used to its foibles