Custom Made Pool Cues

While the vast majority of pool players do so merely for recreation and can get by using a mass produced production pool cue, there are others who are serious enough about it – pool aficionados, if you will, and professional pool players who take the game of pool well beyond merely an interest, who realize that in order to maintain the consistency in their playing, custom made pool cues are a must have. Since the game of pool requires consistent and steady shots, custom made cues provide the serious pool player one less variable as they work towards improving the caliber of their shots. It really does provide an advantage.

So, what’s the difference between recreational pool cues and custom pool cues?

Unlike a rose, is a rose, is a rose, a pool stick is not a pool stick, is not a pool stick. Though there are specific components to a “pool stick”, its the material, construction and expertise of the custom pool cue maker that differentiates a custom made one versus one that is mass produced. First of all, many sometimes refer to the entire stick as a pool cue, when in fact, what is called the “cue” is actually the lower section. The upper section is called the “shaft”. Construction wise, all components typically include the cue which consists of: the butt (the large end), the handle, which is wrapped or smooth and the forearm; then the shaft is next, followed by the ferrule and the tip. The differences between a custom made pool cues and those that are mass produced is the quality of each of the components and assembly of each component including: types of wood, joints, inclusion of balance weights, customization of forearms, butt sleeves and handles, joint connections, as well as ferrule and tip material.

So how much do custom made pools cues cost?

You will find prices vary, depending upon who is making the cue but typically expect to spend over $150-$200 for your custom cue. There are custom pool cue makers who design and create cues that cost well into the thousands of dollars but even most pool-playing hobbyists’ would never pay that much. In addition to making custom cues, many cue makers offer their own private line of cues. Len Van Hirtum, of Van Hirtum Custom Cues, also offers their private “Bobcat” cue line for $69.99. You can check out his website at http://www.vanhirtumcues.com or you can call him at (603) 943-5643

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