Collection: Billiard Cues

Choose a pool cue weight by feel. Lighter cues favor finesse and cue-ball control, while heavier cues feel steadier and give more power on the break. Most full-length cues on this page come in options from 18 to 21 ounces, and many have an adjustable weight system, so weight bolts can fine-tune the feel later.

A standard pool stick is 58 inches long, and the full-length cues on this page measure roughly 57 to 59 inches. Shorter cues come in 36, 48 and 52 inch lengths for tight rooms or shorter players. If you choose a shorter stick, check that you still have enough clearance behind the table to draw the cue back.

Buy one-piece pool cues for shared use at a home table, and a two-piece cue as a personal cue you carry. The one-piece cues here are solid designs built for high-volume use, in lengths from 36 to 57 inches. A two-piece cue separates at the joint, so it packs into a case for travel and storage, which a one-piece cue cannot do.

Choose a graphite pool cue from the Viper Graphstrike line if warping and moisture are your main worries, and a wood cue for a wider choice of styles. Graphstrike is the only non-wood line here, with graphite and fiberglass listed in its materials, and its high-strength fiberglass construction is designed to resist warping and water absorption. Every other cue on this page is wood, mostly maple, so keep it in stable indoor conditions to help it stay straight.

Judge Viper pool cues by their specs, and every Viper cue on this page has a leather tip. Viper cues are warranted against manufacturer defects, and the warranty length varies by product, so check each product page. Viper is a GLD Products house brand, and its two-piece cues use several joint designs, including quick release and wood-to-wood joints.