There is now a bigger range of cues to choose from then ever before, and there are many reasons which might determine which is the best for you. Some payers would say that you cannot better a simple solid 1 piece cue, but really there is no reason why you should not play just as well with a cue that has a joint in the middle (2 piece) or a joint in the butt (butt jointed or 3 piece) 

If you are watching snooker or pool on the T.V. you will see cues used by professional players in all 3 formats, so really it is just down to personal choice.  Here are some reasons our customers choose each format.

1 piece cues. Many players prefer these cues because they like the idea that the cue is in one solid piece, without joints. Snooker players with these cues can use the push-on `Extenda` for the long `out of reach` shots. 1 piece cues are not as easy to transport if you have to carry them or fit them into cars etc, which is probably the main reason some players do not buy them. 

2 piece cues.  Players like these cues because they are very convenient to carry around and store away. Many different types of joints were used in the early days, including wood and plastic, however a good quality brass joint will keep the cue straight and last a lifetime. A point to also bear in mind is that 2 piece cue cases are obviously cheaper then the longer ones, and therefore a 2 piece `cue and case` is sometimes more affordable to some of our customers. A push-on extension is most commonly used with 2 piece cues,  and you can buy a `3 section` case to fit your 2 piece cue and `Extenda` push-on extension.

Butt jointed (3 piece cues.)  A cue with a joint in the butt section of the cue is sometimes called a 3 piece cue, though  in fact it might only have `2` pieces sometimes.  A pool player for instance would not need the longer extension piece that a snooker player finds very useful for the long shots down the other end of the table.  In fact the pool player sometimes prefers a butt jointed cue because some pool leagues have tight spaces and they can remove the butt to make the cue shorter.  Some Snooker players use our Blueray Telescopic screw-on extensions, (rather then the push-on extensions) and with modern quick release joints, it only takes a few seconds to take the butt off and fit the extension on. It also fits neatly into one of our 3 piece cue cases with the cue. You will see professional players using both types of extensions on the T.V.

Mini-butts. It is now quite common to have a socket in the end of the cue to accommodate either a small mini-butt or extension. These are available for use with any of the cues formats described above.

These are just some of the reasons, but it is up to you to choose which format suits your own game and personal requirements. We are sure you will be pleased with any cue format that you buy from Snookercues.com.

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