Whether you play 3-cushion or 5 pins, in this article you will find the best cues for your game.
Carom Cues
After an exhaustive search the best quality and price billiard cues are these:
This cue is more for beginners and intermediates, its price is tight, the finishes good and of good quality, it is a very good option if you don’t want to spend so much money, the cue is nicer than in the picture.
Made of high quality Canadian maple wood, A +++.
Specifications of Carom Cues
- Shorter and lighter with a shorter ferrule.
- A thicker butt and joint.
- A wooden dowel for high-end cues.
- And a wood to wood joint with no collar to give a one-piece feel.
- The tip has a smaller diameter compared to pool cues.
How long and heavy is a Carom Cue?
- Typical cues are 140 to 140 cm or 54 to 56 inches long and 470 to 530 grams, 16.5 to 18.5 ounces lighter for free carom and heavier for 3 cushion carom with a tip of 11 to 12 mm, about 0.43 to 0.47 inches in diameter.
This specialization makes the cue stiffer, which helps control carom balls that are larger and heavier compared to pool balls.
The best brands of Carom Cues
Gustavo Delgado asks us the following question:
Within the brands of billiard cues for 3 cushions (Longoni, Hanbat, etc), which billiard cue would you recommend me to buy; I really like the 3 cushions and I would like to have a cue that has good performance, certainty, flexibility, of a weight of about 20 ounces and that is not so excessively expensive, that comes with 2 shafts and a good case, I am awaiting your recommendation, best regards.
Answer: The best carom cues and they have several shafts are:
Adams, Buffalo, Cuesoul, Hanbat, Gabriels, Longoni, Lucasi, McDermott, Mezz, Molinari, Theory
Cheap or expensive depends on the person, however, it is important to make a good investment as your cue will be with you for a lifetime.
There are good carom cues, however, cues under $50 will not last long because the quality of the wood is poor.
Top quality carom cues are worth every dollar you invest, because they will last a lifetime.
Buy a cue that you feel comfortable with, love the design and with the desired features.
McDermott G605 Carom Cues
Carlos Julio asks us the following question:
Good morning.
I am being offered a McDermott G605 carom cue for a three cushion game.
Can you advise me about the quality of this cue, price and country of origin?
Thank you very much.
Answer:
McDermott brand is made in the USA is an industry leader with the use of the finest materials, quality craftsmanship and over 35 years of cue manufacturing experience.
They are also a technology leader with their low deflection G-Core shaft that features a professional taper, a Tiger Everest tip and carbon fiber technology to help make every shot consistent and accurate.
This cue the G605 makes excellent use of turquoise by combining it with the contrasting tones of recon ebony and synthetic ivory.
These three materials form inlaid dots on both the shaft and forearm of this beautiful, blonde, bird-shaped maple cue.
This cue costs approximately $820.
If I were in your position right now, I’d buy that cue in a heartbeat.
