{"product_id":"1-2-jointed-2-piece-snooker-and-billiards-cue-bc-900-uk-8-5-mm","title":"1\/2-Jointed 2-Piece Snooker and Billiards Cue BC 900 UK - 8.5 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed a cue you can count on for blackball or snooker? This cue was designed for regular to intensive play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBilliards cue weight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BC 900 UK cue weighs 480 g (17 oz). We cannot guarantee that the cue will be a precise weight (margin of 10%) since the density of wood varies (even within the same timber species) depending on the forest, its exposure to sunlight and the section harvested (truck, crown, treetop).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCue dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BC 900 UK cue is 145 cm (57 inches) long. This is the standard length for billiards cues. The length will let you get into the proper position for all your shots.\n\nFor longer shots, add the extension for an extra 10 cm. Go from 145 cm to 155 cm in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBilliards cue balance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cue has a 43 cm balance, which means that the balance point is 43 cm from the butt.\nIf you use an open bridge, the balance point should be in front of your grip; otherwise, the cue will come off the top of your hand.\nThe balance point is not especially important aside from being a matter of personal preference.\nA balance point that is further back will give you a feeling of heaviness; if it is further up on the cue, the cue will feel lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy can't we guarantee the straightness of our billiards cues?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll of our billiards cues are manufactured. 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 can affect their straightness over time.\nThis consistency problem affects all billiards cues on the market, at least all wooden cues (maple, ash, poplar, ramin).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy ash?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsh is a particularly solid, robust wood. It can be used to make thin shafts that are well suited to the size of the white ball for blackball.\nHistorically, snooker and billiards cues have been made from ash, because it was (and still is) a widely available type of wood in Europe. We have continued to make our billiard cues from this wood (for raw material accessibility).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePhysical properties and technical information for ash\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAsh has a density of 0.68 and a Monnin hardness of \u0026gt;5, making it a medium hard wood.\nThis species has a breaking stress under compression value of 51 MPa and a static bending value of 113 MPa. The longitudinal bending modulus value is 12,900 MPa. These are average measurements that can be found online.\nAsh is a solid, robust wood that make it an excellent choice for making billiards cues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to maintain your billiards cue\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team recommends storing your billiards cue away from humidity and temperature changes.\nStore your cue using a pool holder or specific case. Never leave it just leaning against a wall: doing so can cause it to warp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDID YOU KNOW? You need to maintain the tip of your pool cue.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver time and with use, the tip will begin to show wear. This is normal! You'll need to change it, which is easy to do:\n1. Remove the worn tip\n2. Rough up the new tip with sandpaper\n3. Glue on the new tip\n4. Work the tip into shape\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does this cue come in two parts?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour pool cue unscrews into 2 parts halfway down the shaft to make it easier to transport.\nThe steel joint keeps the 2 parts firmly connected so you won't be able to tell you're playing with a 2-part cue.\nAnd with its ultra-quick screw thread, you can assemble and disassemble your cue in just a couple turns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the bumper at the end of the butt for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe heel of the butt (the part that you place on the ground!) is made of rubber: no chance of damaging the cue or the floor when waiting to take your next shot!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTip from the team: the right way to hold your billiards cue\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Do not grip the cue too tightly\n2. You should hold the cue with only your index and thumb - the other fingers are only there for stability.\n3. Your palm should only come into contact with the cue at the end of the shot.\n4. Keep your wrist and elbow soft, and your shoulder still!\n5. Do not raise the cue at the end of the shot.\n\nFind out more on our website\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is snooker?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnooker is known for its massive table: 3.57 m long by 1.78 m wide and a weight of over one tonne. But it's also known for having more balls than in American or English pool (15 balls vs. 22 balls in snooker).\nThe table is very large, but the balls are smaller: as you must have guessed, it's a discipline where precision and rigour are key! Want to find out more? Check out our website.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat is blackball?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlackball (aka English pool) is recognisable by the red and yellow balls.\n\nThe table is one of the smallest among the large family of pool games. The pockets are narrower - as are the balls (50.8 mm versus 57.2 mm for American pool). Blackball is also much more about strategy and defence!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BC 900 UK features an 8.5 mm glued tip, an extension, a reinforced joint and an ultra-quick screw thread. Get more control over your game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65194\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003e[Precision]\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eIncrease your accuracy thanks to the 8.5 mm glued tip and 480 g weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65212\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003e[Easy transport]\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eCarry it in 2 parts thanks to its mid-shaft reinforced steel joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b72611\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003e[Easy assembly \/ dismantling]\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eAssemble your cue in two turns thanks to its ultra-quick screw thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65103\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003e[Modularity]\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eThis cue comes with an extension: go from 145 cm to 155 cm in a flash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65229\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003e[Robustness]\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eMade from robust ash.\n0.8 cm brass ferrule.\n2 cm metal joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a cue you can count on for blackball or snooker? 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