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Honest reviews of pool cues, in-depth how-to guides, and the rules of every game, by Shmulik Dorinbaum, a lifelong amateur pool and snooker enthusiast.

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Hi, I'm Shmulik.

I have been playing pool and snooker for more than fifteen years. The technique guides here are how I actually play. The buying guides are research I stand behind, and they say so at the top.

No sponsored picks. No paid rankings. Just a player who reads the spec sheets so you do not have to.

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We earn small commissions when readers buy through our Amazon affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Our editorial picks are never influenced by commission rates, we recommend cues we'd actually buy ourselves.
I play regularly with my own cue, and where I've had real table time with a model the review says so. For everything else the review is built from documented owner reports, spec comparisons, and community feedback from serious player forums, and it says so too, rather than pretending otherwise.
I play both. Most US sites only cover American pool, but the two games share technique, terminology, and a surprising amount of equipment crossover. If you care about either, you'll find something useful here.
Weight, tip quality, shaft technology, and joint construction. A good beginner cue gets you playing with a consistent stroke. A pro cue, especially low-deflection shafts, gives you finer spin control when your technique is already reliable. See the Best Beginner Pool Cues roundup for specifics.
Buying guides are refreshed periodically to reflect current prices and new releases. Articles are updated when a brand changes a model significantly, or when reader feedback flags something worth a second look.
Yes, email editor@mypoolcue.com with the cue name and why you're curious. I can't review every cue, but reader suggestions shape the roadmap.