11mm pool cues?

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OpenWave

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Hello, first post. My friend is looking for an 11mm pool cue but not to play snooker with, just regular 8 ball. I believe snooker cues are different in length and they look pretty bland. I assume 11mm cues are harder to find as they might have more of a tendancy to warp.
So my question is where do I look for an affordable cue in the $90 to $120 range as it seems that most cues are standard at 12.75mm.
 
OpenWave said:
Hello, first post. My friend is looking for an 11mm pool cue but not to play snooker with, just regular 8 ball. I believe snooker cues are different in length and they look pretty bland. I assume 11mm cues are harder to find as they might have more of a tendancy to warp.
So my question is where do I look for an affordable cue in the $90 to $120 range as it seems that most cues are standard at 12.75mm.
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One option is to have the shaft turned down.
 
Not all snooker cues look bland. And if you get a shaft turned down to 11mm, the balance point gets all screwy on you. Might be too whippy too. Look for forum member named "Sev". He has a REALLY nice looking one with an ivory joint(!!!!!) that he's looking to get rid of. He might sell it for a little bit more than what you're offering.
 
I have an 11mm (possibly a little smaller) Riley snooker cue that I've stripped and am beginning to refinish. Depending on how flashy he wants it to be, I might be willing to part with it.
 
My very first cue was an old Huebler with an 11mm tip. I loved that cue but gave it away to a kid that lived downstairs from me.
 
Snooker Cues are 10~8.75mm

Snooker Cues are 10~8.75mm not 11mm. Most around the 9mm mark.

Nick
 
For the price, give schmelke a call. I know they make custom cues in your price range and can do custom weight, length and tip/shaft size. Can't go wrong with a schmelke.
 
Thanks everyone, I will give these options to my friend.
Scaramouche, I will show this cue to my friend as well.
Chin0, the Schmelke line looks to be the best choice by far as there is a wide selection.
MilwShooter, any pics?
Nick B, don't they call it a modified snooker cue?
jcommie, I will PM Sev when I have the chance.
jasonlaus, that option is possible but I'm afraid it would cost my friend more than he's willing to spend.
 
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