28–29mm (Slim Butt)
Offers a lighter, more delicate feel. Encourages a looser, relaxed grip and is commonly preferred by English pool players and modern snooker players who value touch and cue ball control.
Butt Size Guide
29–30mm (Standard Butt)
The most common size. Provides a balanced feel that suits most players and playing styles. A safe and popular all-round choice.
30mm+ (Thick Butt)
Delivers a firmer, more solid grip. Often preferred by players with larger hands or those who like a more substantial feel in the hand.
Cue butt size (diameter at the grip end) plays an important role in how a cue feels in your hand.
Most snooker and English pool cues fall between 28mm and 31mm, with 29–30mm being the most popular and versatile choice for the majority of players.
New to snooker or English pool?
Most players start with 29–30mm — comfortable, versatile, and easy to adapt to.
Butt Size Options
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Offers a lighter, more delicate feel. Encourages a looser, relaxed grip and is commonly preferred by English pool players and modern snooker players who value touch and cue ball control.
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The most common size. Provides a balanced feel that suits most players and playing styles. A safe and popular all-round choice.
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Delivers a firmer, more solid grip. Often preferred by players with larger hands or those who like a more substantial feel in the hand.
Performance & Balance
A slimmer butt can naturally promote a more relaxed grip, which many players feel improves control and feedback. While butt size affects comfort and grip style, the balance point of the cue (typically around 16.5–18 inches from the butt) also influences how heavy or light the cue feels during play.
Snooker vs Pool
Snooker cues: commonly 28.5–30mm
English pool cues: often 28–29mm
American pool cues: usually thicker (30mm+)
