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13 mm Two-Piece Half-Jointed Pool Cue - BC 500

Name: 13 mm Two-Piece Half-Jointed Pool Cue - BC 500
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The BC 500 US cue meets pool standards. It is 145 cm (57″) long and has a 13 mm (1/2”) tip, a joint for adding an extension, and a quick screw joint.

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Precision
Get more accuracy thanks to the 13 mm (0.5”) glued tip and 570 g (20 oz) weight.
Easy transport
Transport it in 2 parts thanks to its mid-shaft steel joint.
Easy assembly/dismantling
Assemble your pool cue in four turns thanks to its fast screw thread.
Flexibility
This pool cue has a fastener to add an extension.
Robustness
Solid maple. 2 cm (1″) plastic ferrule.1.2 cm (2/5”) metal joint.

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Pool cue weight
Your pool cue weighs 570 g (20 oz). We cannot guarantee that the cue will this precise weight (margin of 10%) since the wood density varies (even between the same timber species) depending on the forest, its exposure to sunlight, and the section harvested (truck, crown, treetop).
Cue dimensions
The BC 500 US cue is 145 cm (57″) long. This is the most common length for cues. The length will let you get into the proper position for all your shots. For longer shots, there’s a joint to add an extension to the butt, giving you an extra 10 cm (4″). This takes your cue from 145 cm (57″) to 155 cm (61″) in just a few seconds.
Pool cue balance point
Your billiards cue has a 43 cm (17″) balance, which means that the balance point is 43 cm (17″) up from the butt end. If you’re using an open bridge, the balance point should be in front of your grip hand, if not, the cue will go up and off your bridge. The balance point is generally not a factor, except if players have a personal preference. The further away the barycentre, the heavier it will feel. A closer barycentre will make your cue feel lighter.
Why can’t we guarantee the straightness of our pool cues?
All of our pool cues are handmade. Straightness is checked individually, cue by cue, as they leave the factory. Nevertheless, changes in temperature and humidity during the transportation, storage, and selling stages affect their straightness over time. This consistency problem affects all pool cues on the market, at least all wooden cues (maple, ash, poplar, ramin).
Why maple?
Maple is a particularly solid, durable wood that can be easily shaped. It can therefore be used to manufacture conical cue shafts (French, American). Historically, pool cues have been made from maple because it was (and still is) a widely available wood in North America (Canada). We continue to make our cues, including our carom pool cues, from this wood due easy access to the raw material.
Technical data and maple’s physical properties
Maple has a density of 0.64 and a Monnin hardness of 4.7, making it a medium-hard wood. This species has a breaking stress under compression value of 55 MPa and a static bending value of 100 MPa. Its longitudinal modulus of elasticity is 13,000 MPa. You can find these average measurements online. Maple is a solid, durable wood that makes it an excellent choice for manufacturing pool cues.
How to maintain your pool cue
We recommend storing your wooden cue in a dry place with a stable temperature. Do not lean your cue against a wall after finishing a game as it could warp. Instead, store it flat in a storage cover or case. You can also store your cue as vertically as possible, in a cue rack, for example. This will safeguard its straightness and prevent warping.
Did you know?The tip of your pool cue requires maintenance.
If your tip (the end of your cue) comes off, don’t worry! This happens from time to time. Impacts with the cue ball can wear out the tip. You just need to change the tip, which is very easy: 1/ Remove the damaged tip 2/ Sand the new tip with sandpaper 3/ Glue on the new tip 4/ Work the new tip
Why is the cue jointed?
Your pool cue unscrews into 2 parts halfway down the shaft to make it easier to transport. The reinforced steel joint provides high-quality tightening and masks the impression that you are playing with a 2-part cue. And with its quick screw thread, you can assemble and disassemble your cue in just 4 turns.
What’s the purpose of the bumper on the butt end?
The bumper is the rubber part underneath your cue. During games and when you’re waiting between shots, you’ll probably want to rest your cue on the ground. Thanks to the bumper, there’s no risk of you damaging your cue or the floor.
Tip from the team: the correct position for pool
Make sure you’re the right distance from your pool table. Stand with your right foot under your right hand (if you’re right-handed). Spread out your feet to keep yourself stable. Make sure that your cue arm is vertical. If your hand is too far forward, you’ll struggle with your stroke.
What is pool?
Pool can be distinguished from its cousins by its larger table (9' / 274 cm), its wide pockets (holes) and its large (approx. 57.5 mm [2 1/5"]), numbered, coloured balls. There are 4 main types of pool: eight-ball, nine-ball, ten-ball, and straight pool. Pool is known as an attacking, risk-taking game.

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13 mm Two-Piece Half-Jointed Pool Cue - BC 500

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Easy assembly/dismantling

Flexibility

Robustness

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How to use

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2-year warranty

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