{"title":"Riley","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Riley is an English snooker brand that started in Manchester in 1897 and made snooker and billiard tables in Accrington for much of the 20th century; since 2002 it has been part of the BCE group in Caldicot, Wales. We stock Riley 2-piece ash snooker cues, including the Ronnie O'Sullivan ROS and weight-adjustable WAC models, the Centurion American pool cue and the Q-Wiz cue shaft conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFounded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1897\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBased in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaldicot, Wales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Riley\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiley began as a sports shop in Manchester and went on to make snooker and billiard tables at its works in Accrington, Lancashire. After Riley went into administration in 2002, BCE bought the brand. Riley and BCE are now run from the same base in Caldicot, Monmouthshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Riley known for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRiley is best known for snooker tables. Its Aristocrat Tournament Champion was the official table for World Snooker ranking events from 1992. Today the Riley name is also on snooker and pool cues and cue care, including a cue range endorsed by Ronnie O'Sullivan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Riley range suits you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerno.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 57in 2-piece cue with an ash shaft, a 9.5mm tip and a weight of 17-19oz. Moderno 1 has an ebonised butt with a red decal design and a spiral brass joint. Moderno 2 has a four-point decal design and a rapid-release joint, which comes apart in a fraction of a turn. The Moderno WAC has a black and silver butt with Riley's weight-adjustable system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eROS.\u003c\/strong\u003e Riley's Ronnie O'Sullivan range: a 57in 2-piece ash cue with a 9.5mm tip, 17-19oz, a stained wood butt with ROS graphics and a leather bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eASi WAC.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 57in 2-piece ash cue with Riley's ASi anti-shock grip section, a stainless steel rapid-release joint and ferrule, and the WAC weight-adjustable butt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCenturion.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 58in 2-piece American pool cue with a Canadian maple shaft, a 13mm tip and a leatherette grip, 18-20oz, in red, black\/tan or black\/teal. A 13mm tip suits the larger 2-1\/4in balls used in nine-ball and ten-ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ-Wiz.\u003c\/strong\u003e A two-sided pad for conditioning a cue shaft: one side smooths, the other polishes. It is used with long, light strokes and is washable and reusable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ranges\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/riley-cues\"\u003eRiley cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ash-cues\"\u003eAsh cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/maple-cues\"\u003eMaple cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cue-maintenance\"\u003eCue maintenance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/riley-moderno-2-piece-ash-cue\"\u003eModerno - 2-Piece Ash Cue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/riley-ros-2-piece-ash-cue\"\u003eROS - 2-Piece Ash Cue\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/riley-centurion-2-piece-maple-pool-cue\"\u003eCenturion - 2-Piece Maple Pool Cue\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho owns Riley?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBCE, which bought the Riley brand in 2002. Both brands are run from Caldicot, Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Riley ROS cue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRiley's Ronnie O'Sullivan range. The ROS we stock is a 57in 2-piece ash cue with a 9.5mm tip and ROS graphics on the butt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does WAC mean on a Riley cue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeight-adjustable cue. Weight can be added to or taken out of the butt, so the cue can be set heavier or lighter. We stock it in the Riley Moderno WAC and ASi WAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Riley Centurion a snooker cue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Centurion is an American pool cue with a 13mm tip, made for 2-1\/4in balls. For snooker or English eight-ball, choose a Riley cue with a 9.5mm tip, such as the Moderno or ROS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use the Riley Q-Wiz?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRun the smoothing side along the shaft in long, light strokes, then finish with the polishing side. Wash it when it gets dirty and reuse it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/snooker-pool\/snooker-cue-vs-pool-cue\"\u003eSnooker Cue vs Pool Cue: What's Different and Why\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/snooker-pool\/pool-cue-weight-guide\"\u003eCue Weight, Tip Size and Length Explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/snooker-pool\/ash-vs-carbon-fibre-cue\"\u003eAsh vs Maple vs Carbon Fibre Cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"riley-asi-wac-2-piece-ash-cue","title":"ASi WAC - 2-Piece Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Riley ASi WAC is a 57in two-piece cue for snooker and pool, with an ash shaft, a black butt with a decal forearm design and Riley's ASi anti-shock grip section. It joins on a stainless steel rapid-release joint rather than the usual brass thread, so the halves come apart in a fraction of a turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAC is Riley's weight-adjustable system: weight can be added to or taken out of the butt to suit the player. The 9.5mm tip sits in a stainless steel ferrule, and the butt finishes in a branded cap with a rubber bumper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riley","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm","offer_id":67790512291930,"sku":"HD-400","price":159.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/riley-asi-wac-2-piece-ash-cue-57-9-5mm-cues-cue-store-1263955166.png?v=1792642989"},{"product_id":"riley-ros-2-piece-ash-cue","title":"ROS - 2-Piece Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Riley ROS is a 57in two-piece cue for snooker and pool from Riley's Ronnie O'Sullivan range, with an ash shaft and a stained wood butt carrying decal veneers and ROS graphics. It weighs 17-19oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 9.5mm tip sits in a brass ferrule, the halves join at the centre on a spiral brass joint, and a leather bumper protects the butt end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riley","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm","offer_id":67790512980058,"sku":"EL-05E","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/riley-ros-2-piece-ash-cue-57-9-5mm-cues-cue-store-1263955157.png?v=1792642812"},{"product_id":"riley-moderno-2-piece-ash-cue","title":"Moderno - 2-Piece Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Riley Moderno is a 57in two-piece cue for snooker and pool, with an ash shaft and a rubber bumper on the butt. It weighs 17-19oz, and the 9.5mm tip sits in a brass ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerno 1 has an ebonised full butt with a red decal design and a spiral brass joint. Moderno 2 has a red, black and natural four-point decal design and a brass rapid-release joint, which comes apart in a fraction of a turn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riley","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm \/ Moderno 1 - Red","offer_id":67790520877146,"sku":"RMOD-10","price":94.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm \/ Moderno 2 - Natural","offer_id":67790520909914,"sku":"RMOD-12","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/riley-moderno-2-piece-ash-cue-57-9-5mm-moderno-1-cues-cue-store-1263955094.png?v=1792640110"},{"product_id":"riley-moderno-wac-2-piece-ash-cue","title":"Moderno WAC - 2-Piece Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Riley Moderno WAC is a 57in two-piece cue for snooker and pool, with an ash shaft and a black and silver butt with a rounded decal design. It weighs 17-19oz and joins at the centre on a spiral brass joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAC is Riley's weight-adjustable system: weight can be added to or taken out of the butt, so the cue can be set heavier or lighter to suit the player. The 9.5mm tip sits in a brass ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riley","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm","offer_id":67790521696346,"sku":"RMOD-13","price":119.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/riley-moderno-wac-2-piece-ash-cue-57-9-5mm-cues-cue-store-1263955187.png?v=1792639752"},{"product_id":"riley-centurion-2-piece-maple-pool-cue","title":"Centurion - 2-Piece Maple Pool Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Riley Centurion is a 58in two-piece American pool cue with a Canadian maple shaft, a 13mm tip in a nylon ferrule and a black leatherette grip section. It weighs 18-20oz and carries Centurion branding on the butt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 13mm tip suits the larger 2-1\/4in balls used in American nine-ball and ten-ball. The butt finishes in a branded cap with an embossed bumper, and joint protectors are included to keep the threads clean when the cue is broken down.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riley","offers":[{"title":"58\" \/ 13mm \/ Red","offer_id":67790530052186,"sku":"W-P4C","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"58\" \/ 13mm \/ Black\/Tan","offer_id":67790530084954,"sku":"W-P5C","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"58\" \/ 13mm \/ Black\/Teal","offer_id":67790530117722,"sku":"W-P6C","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/riley-centurion-2-piece-maple-pool-cue-58-13mm-red-cues-cue-store-1263955124.png?v=1792637590"},{"product_id":"riley-q-wiz-cue-shaft-conditioner","title":"Q-Wiz Cue Shaft Conditioner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Riley Q-Wiz is a two-sided disc for smoothing and polishing a cue shaft. 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