The billiard cue / billiard cue
The cue top
leather
At the top of the Cues / Cues There is a leather cap to dampen contact with the ball. On inexpensive cues, these leather tips (standard quality) are screwed on, while on high-quality cues the leather tips are always glued on and are therefore called adhesive leather. Leather with a diameter of 12 - 13 mm is used for pool cues, 11 - 11.5 mm for carom cues and 9 - 10 mm for snooker cues. The leather tip should be slightly rounded in shape. Since the leather is subject to a certain amount of wear and tear, it should be checked regularly using the leather shapers and trimmers available and, if necessary, reshaped.
Ferrule
The part on which the leather tips are attached is called a ferrule. This ferrule encloses the wooden tenon on the inside and protects the wood from cracks and also ensures that it absorbs hard impacts. Although a damaged ferrule can usually be replaced in a “cue repair shop”, you should still check whether the sometimes costly repair is comparable to purchasing a new upper part.
Top shaft
The top is made of wood. Ramin wood is used for simple cues, while selected maple wood is used for high-quality cues. Maple wood is more flexible, which means you can play more sensitively than with the harder ramin wood. Since it is very important that the top always slides easily, you should treat it from time to time with the care products offered. Many experienced billiards players always carry a spare top with them so that they can be replaced quickly in the event of a leather defect or other handicap.
decorative ring
The lower end of the top is surrounded by a decorative ring. This decorative ring in turn protects the wood from connecting to the base.
The cue - lower part
Connection - Joint
The connection between the upper part and the lower part is called a joint. In the case of inexpensive cues, this connecting part is made of brass or plastic, whereas in high-quality cues, polished steel is used.
Bottom part
The lower part begins under the joint, which is varnished to protect the wood as well as the partly high-quality inlays and decorations.
The grip tape
The grip tape is located in the grip zone of the game cue and is available in different versions. Painted over, made of nylon, Super-Grip or high-quality Irish linen.Each player must choose one of the grip tapes on offer.