CueLab is PowerGlide's home for everything behind the game — how cues are made, what they're made from, how to play and maintain them, and how the pros put it all together. Pick a subject below, or browse everything we've published so far.
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CueLab #1 — How A Premium Cue Is Crafted
Pick up two snooker cues of the same length, weight and timber, and they can still feel like completely different instruments. Here's what actually separates a premium cue from the rest — from timber selection to final inspection.
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Materials
Ash vs. maple, tips, ferrules and what they're made from.
Materials
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Technique
Cueing action, bridge and stance fundamentals.
Technique
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Maintenance
Cleaning, tip maintenance and storing your cue properly.
Maintenance
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Buying Guide
How to choose the right cue, weight and price point.
Buying Guide
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The Pro Game
Tour stories, player kit and how the pros play it.
The Pro Game
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