In the world of billiards, it is usually just professional pool players who invest in a custom cue (although many do opt to just get branded pool cues for the convenience of it).
However, you really don't have to be a professional to have a cue made just for you.
The truth is that there are many advantages to having a pool cue that is designed based on your preferences and is made exactly how you want it.
It is a fact that having a good quality pool cue can do wonders for your game.
But being able to completely create a cue to your exact specification and desires can add even more of an extra advantage.
Below are three reasons why you should consider investing on a custom cue instead of going for branded mass-produced cues: 1.
Custom cues offer features that cannot be found in mass-produced cues.
Most professional pool players excel in their game because they only use the best equipment available that would suit their styles of playing.
Since billiards requires steady and consistent shots, it can be rather hard to find a pool cue that offers steady-hit abilities.
A custom cue can be made exactly to enhance your skills provided that you choose the right kind of wood material, inlay, joints, ferrules, and wraps.
2.
You can have custom cues designed to suit your game type.
Most companies that offer custom cue making have years of experience, so you can give them a detailed account of your preferred specifications and they will make this a reality by putting in every detail that you want on your pool cue.
Whatever your specialty is, you can always have a pool cue custom made specifically for the type of billiards you play.
3.
A custom cue can sometimes be cheaper than branded ones.
Since you get to pick all the specs you want, you can choose to save on some features and spend on those that you really need.
With ready-made cues, you have no choice but to stick with whatever you can find as there are no other options.
Custom cues can come in as low as a couple of hundreds of dollars to a couple grand, depending on your preferences and your budget.
Also, the higher the quality of the materials used for your custom cue stick (including the type of wood and type of grip), the more expensive it will be.
If you know how to play the game properly and you have enough experience, then you are bound to know what kind of pool cue specifications are best suited for you.
A custom cue will always be better than a branded one because you get to have it patterned after every small detail of your preferences and you can have all the special features added without having to buy separate cues for each specialty.
Sure, you can get a cue that "looks" more like you'd want it to.
But besides that, you will be able to create a cue that "feels" good to you as well.
And this is often hard to find with your standard branded cues.