Best Pool Cue Shaft Size

With the new predator 3rd generation z shafts it s even easier to pocket balls using english.

Best pool cue shaft size. The katana shaft is taking the performance shaft market by storm. Most cue sticks have a shaft that is thinnest near the ferrule it then thickens widening gradually until it reaches its maximum width somewhere from a foot from the joint to at the joint itself. Photo courtesy of joseph picone cues. Most people between the height of 5 0 to 6 2 can use this length.

The taper lets the cue pass through the fingers yet provides enough weight and mass for a stable stroke. Getting good english with a 13mm shaft. First up is the 13mm pool cue tip. There are two shaft diameters shown.

Top 5 performance shafts for pool cues. What are some of the most common pool cue tip diameters. As you can see the larger diameter shaft at top contacts the cue ball farther from its edge at the miscue limit and there s room at the edge of the tip to spare with either tip shape. After the 12 inches the cue s thickness increases.

This tip will help you to pocket balls really well. For most people the length will already be 58 inches and will already fall in this category. 1 predator z shaft 3rd generation. 11 75 mm diameter tip.

Right dime radius. 12 50 mm diameter tip. Left nickel radius. If we have a cue with an 11mm tip and 12 inch pro taper its shaft diameter of 11 mm is maintained 12 inches down the shaft.

The most common pool cue length is 58 inches. 2 katana low deflection shaft. Most pool sticks sold are at a 58 inches length.