Most snooker cues are made of either Ash or Maple. The preference is for ash by most players – but again – it's the feel of the cue and how you adapt to the cue.

If you spend over (say) £130 + on a Peradon Cue or a Cue Craft cue then you will undoubtedly have in you hands a really fine quality cue - the rest is then up to you.

It is therefore vital that you select a cue both on the feel and the personal things like weights, tips size etc and also a cue that you think looks nice but also choose a look which is right for you. Even if a cue feels great, if you think it looks cheap or tatty you will not play at your best.

REVO® carbon fiber shafts are the best in billiards technology and performance. Not only the most accurate shaft ever made, REVO® provides effortless action and power with more consistency than wood shafts.

Both cues are made from Ash timber, giving them their noticeable grain. However, the difference lies in the tip size, and the ferrule's material. On an English Pool cue, the ferrule is normally brass with a 8-9mm coarse leather tip for precision when making shots.

Better Grip. Speaking of the grip, your grip on a pool cue is crucial to your game. A high-quality pool cue will provide a better grip and feel, which can help you control the cue ball more effectively.

In general, a lighter cue will allow more control over finesse shots, and a heavier cue will allow more cue ball (CB) speed with less apparent stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some people to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing.