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Must Have Pool Cue Maintenance Accessories

Extra Tips and Cue Tip Trimmers

Probably the most frequent routine maintenance that you will have to do on your pool cue will be replacing the tip. Hitting billiards balls with that much force can compact the leather tip, causing it to “mushroom” over the sides of the ferrule. If this mushroom effect is minor, it can easily be dealt with by using a good cue tip trimmer. By cutting off the excess bit of tip, you can maintain the hardness and accuracy of a new cue tip.

But this only works so long. After a while, you are going to have to actually take the pool cue tip off and replace it with a brand new one. To do that you will need to have a few spare billiard cue tips on hand, as well as other items necessary to replace the tip. On most tips, that means tha tyou will also need a sharp blade (to cut out the old cue tip), nail polish remover (to remove the old glue), and a good glue.

Dent Buffer

A dent in your pool cue does more than just hurt how it looks. It can also affect performance, especially if your dent is in the shaft. The good news is that most minor shafts are pretty easy to get out, and you don't even really need messy pastes to do it. All you need is a glass dent buffer. This is circular glass wand that you use by vigorously rubbing over dented areas. This can remove most minor dents, and helps your cue look and perform like new.

Pool Cue Storage

You will of course need to have some place to store the pool cues while you aren't playing. Otherwise, you will just wind up throwing all of your billiard cues under the table or leaning them against a wall in between games, which severely increases the ultimate risk of damage. For your game room, invest in a good billiard cue rack. These come in two main styles: the kind that mount directly to the wall, and the kind that stand upright on the floor. If you are pressed for space, a wall mounted billiard cue rack is a good move.

Shaft Polisher

You want your pool cue shaft to have as little friction as possible when you bridge it between your fingers. If there are any areas with friction, then it can make it harder to hit with as much force as you want, and it can also hurt your accuracy. That's why it's smart to invest in a good means of keeping your billiard cue shaft smooth. This can be as simple as a cloth used to remove oils and other things that you can