Snooker Cues

Snooker cues are purpose-built for a different game than pool, with narrower ash shafts, smaller 10mm tips, brass ferrules, and lighter overall weights that reflect what snooker demands. The Elite snooker cues we carry are built to those specifications with a five-point quality control check on every stick. Browse our selection below or read our snooker vs. pool guide if you're new to the game.

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Snooker cues are purpose built for a different game with different demands than pool. A narrower shaft, smaller tip, lighter overall weight, and ash wood construction are all deliberate design choices that reflect what snooker requires: fine cue ball control, precise spin, and a consistent stroke on a larger table with smaller pockets.

How Snooker Cues Differ From Pool Cues

If you're coming from pool, the differences in a snooker cue are immediately noticeable. Here's what changes and why:

Smaller Tip: 9 to 10mm

Pool cue tips typically run 11.75 to 13mm. Snooker tips are 9 to 10mm, which is a meaningful reduction in contact area. The smaller tip gives you more precision when applying spin and is better suited to striking the smaller snooker cue ball accurately. The Elite cues we carry use a 10mm soft tip, which is standard for snooker play.

Ash Wood Shaft

Pool cues predominantly use maple. Snooker cues traditionally use ash, which has a more pronounced grain that many players use as a visual guide for keeping the cue level through the stroke. Ash is also slightly more flexible than maple, which contributes to the feel snooker players expect. Elite snooker cues use solid ash shafts with a straight taper.

Lighter Overall Weight

Snooker cues typically weigh between 17 and 19 ounces, a lighter weight range than most pool cues. The lighter weight suits the finesse focused nature of snooker, where controlled touch shots and exact position play matter more.

Brass Ferrule and Brass Center Joint

Elite snooker cues use a 1/4-inch brass ferrule and a brass center joint. The brass ferrule provides strength and keeps the tip seated securely. The brass center joint connects the two sections of the cue with a precise granular match, maintaining a consistent feel from butt to tip.

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