Powerglide Spyder light for for begginer???

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oscargb13

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Hi I recently started playing pool very little by little, usually playing in a SAM 7 it´s a table in a new pub near of my house, one week ago I have been offered a cue for snooker, "Powerglide Spyder light" for about 25€ (30$-35$ it is new with the original box), I know this cue is design for snooker but do you think is good cue for me? it will be first cue and I think is very cheap, I want to start practice draw shot because, with the cues of pub is very dificult

Do you think can I started play ball8 with this cue?

Thanks for your help

Sorry I´m from Spain, and my level english is very low
 
If the balls are American pool balls I would not recommend playing with a snooker cue.

I believe the red and yellow English pool balls are smaller and closer to snooker ball size so it would probably be fine to use a snooker cue for those balls.

You should check with snooker players and ask their advice.
 
Debes comprar qualidad primero.

Your English is better than my Spanish, so don't worry.

I would recommend buying a quality cue the first time around. It will be worth it in the long run. If you are mostly playing pool, get a pool cue. Something with an 11.5 mm tip will work fairly well for both snooker and pool.

Bueno suerte!
 
galipeau said:
Debes comprar qualidad primero.

Your English is better than my Spanish, so don't worry.

I would recommend buying a quality cue the first time around. It will be worth it in the long run. If you are mostly playing pool, get a pool cue. Something with an 11.5 mm tip will work fairly well for both snooker and pool.

Bueno suerte!
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Seriously? 11.5mm tip for Pool?

I've tried it. Doesn't work for me.
 
As a crossover cue, it has worked in both disciplines for me in the past. Just under the average small size for pool, and just over the largest snooker size.

It also depends on the taper. 12.5 might be a better choice for primarily playing pool.

Like I said, save up and buy something decent. Ask people with nice equipment if you can test hit their cues and go from there
 
Thanks for your tips

I will save and I will search a good cue for pool. because the table and the ball are pool

How much should I spend on a good cue

Which brand do yo recommend to start?

Thanks everybody
 
oscargb13 said:
Thanks for your tips

I will save and I will search a good cue for pool. because the table and the ball are pool

How much should I spend on a good cue

Which brand do yo recommend to start?

Thanks everybody
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The key is to get a cue that will not warp. It takes time for wood to properly age to prevent warping. This is one of the main things missing from low cost cues. They use newer wood that doesn't hold up over time.

I haven't purchased a cue in a long time so I don't know what the market has to offer these days. Make sure you do your homework or you could get stuck with something that looks pretty but won't last.
 
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