Billiard cues come at an extremely wide variety of price points. A cue within the price range of $20 even up to $130 will come at approximately the same level of craftsmanship. These are known as the economy cues. These billiard cue sticks were produced outside of the U.S. (most often). Beyond that price range you get into the next tier of cues. Often, these cues are made in the U.S. or Canada and have been manufactured with a greater amount of craftsmanship. Of course, much of the premium paid is likely perception as well, though, as a rule, you will get a superior product for having spent a little more.
As a mediocre pocket billiard player, the preferred price point I would aim for a pool cue sticks if I were intent on playing at least twice per couple of months would probably be in the $200-300 price point. Anything above that price, I believe, most often you will be actually paying for the elaborate inlays. As you step up the steps of that price ladder you'll find billiard cue sticks with more points, more elaborate inlays and scrimshaw that are harder to produce, as well as more exotic woods such as cocobolo.
There are multiple styles of billiards as well, and this will probably play a role in your choice of billiard cue stick style. The sport of pocket billiards is the most common form of billiards found in United States, for example. Snooker while played on a table with pockets as well is, in fact, still actually widely considered a unique table sport from pocket billiards. Snooker cues may be a little customized for the uniqueness of their sport. Carom is an entirely different pocket-less game of billiards, which I won't get into here.
Many pro players billiards are paid to play with and endorse certain pool cue brands. Some of the very best advice a new player in billiards could be given would be to find a gaming league to meet with where more qualified opinions on the performance of various products relevant to the game can be found.
Many billiard meeting areas also exist on the world wide web. In these forums people discuss the rules, tips, product feedback (where to buy), and gaming events somehow relevant to the sport of pocket billiards. The internet allows for the opportunity for a relatively obscure table sport to take advantage of the increased available connectivity and billiard information in resources like these forums and chatrooms.
As a mediocre pocket billiard player, the preferred price point I would aim for a pool cue sticks if I were intent on playing at least twice per couple of months would probably be in the $200-300 price point. Anything above that price, I believe, most often you will be actually paying for the elaborate inlays. As you step up the steps of that price ladder you'll find billiard cue sticks with more points, more elaborate inlays and scrimshaw that are harder to produce, as well as more exotic woods such as cocobolo.
There are multiple styles of billiards as well, and this will probably play a role in your choice of billiard cue stick style. The sport of pocket billiards is the most common form of billiards found in United States, for example. Snooker while played on a table with pockets as well is, in fact, still actually widely considered a unique table sport from pocket billiards. Snooker cues may be a little customized for the uniqueness of their sport. Carom is an entirely different pocket-less game of billiards, which I won't get into here.
Many pro players billiards are paid to play with and endorse certain pool cue brands. Some of the very best advice a new player in billiards could be given would be to find a gaming league to meet with where more qualified opinions on the performance of various products relevant to the game can be found.
Many billiard meeting areas also exist on the world wide web. In these forums people discuss the rules, tips, product feedback (where to buy), and gaming events somehow relevant to the sport of pocket billiards. The internet allows for the opportunity for a relatively obscure table sport to take advantage of the increased available connectivity and billiard information in resources like these forums and chatrooms.
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