Snooker Cues in US

[andyk]

Hi All,

I have played pool for quite a while and have recently started playing snooker.

I love the game and so I’m now in the market for a decent snooker cue!

I’ve looked around a bit with limited success. Just a few on eBay here and there… mostly shipped from overseas for decent quality cues.

Do you have any ideas for where snooker cues may be available for purchase in the US?

My budget is only about $300 and I would consider purchasing a used cue. I may go higher for the right cue. I’ve also considered just trying a McDermott snooker shaft on my pool cue.

Any ideas? Thanks!

 

[drsnooker]

Depends on where you are located. In Texas is a chain called the billiard factory, they have a small selection of snooker cues with all the cues they sell.
That said, my money is on clubs that have snooker tables. They usually also sell cues, plus that means you can play a few shots with them to see if you like the weight/balance/diameter. If they don't have any, I'm sure they know of another player that has a few cues and might be willing to sell you one.
Last bet, if you are close to the northern border, go into Canada. I'm sure they can help you there.

 

[Bob Jewett]

There is a snooker club in Mesa that might be able to help. Check out findsnooker.com for the contact info. There also seems to be a group of players in Tucson, but maybe you know them already. If you get to the LA area, try Embassy in San Gabriel. Also, you could try contacting the USSA -- snookerusa.com


I think getting a snooker shaft is a good idea, at least for the time being.

 

[andyk]

Depends on where you are located. In Texas is a chain called the billiard factory, they have a small selection of snooker cues with all the cues they sell.
That said, my money is on clubs that have snooker tables. They usually also sell cues, plus that means you can play a few shots with them to see if you like the weight/balance/diameter. If they don't have any, I'm sure they know of another player that has a few cues and might be willing to sell you one.
Last bet, if you are close to the northern border, go into Canada. I'm sure they can help you there.

Thank you! I’ll check it billiard factory!

 

[andyk]

There is a snooker club in Mesa that might be able to help. Check out findsnooker.com for the contact info. There also seems to be a group of players in Tucson, but maybe you know them already. If you get to the LA area, try Embassy in San Gabriel. Also, you could try contacting the USSA -- snookerusa.com


I think getting a snooker shaft is a good idea, at least for the time being.

Thanks, Bob! I moved from Tucson to Richmond, Va a couple years ago so know quite a few of the Tucson snooker folks pretty well. I may reach out!

I’ll also check out findsnooker.com and ussasnooker.com - was not aware of those resources.

Thanks!