Regular maintenance will protect the investment you’ve made in your quality cue. Not only will it extend the life of the cue and enhance its beauty, but it will improve your stroke. Nothing glides like a clean cue. You’ll find the small investment in time and maintenance products pays off handsomely.
Whether your cue consists of one or two pieces, it’s almost certainly made of wood. If not handled properly, wood will warp. Never leave a cue unsupported, such as leaning against a wall, for an extended period of time. Always store your cue in a rack or in a case when not in play. Protect your cue from environmental conditions such as direct sunlight, extreme temperatures, and humidity.
The shaft of your cue may develop a sticky buildup over time. Always handle your cue with clean hands. After play, wipe down your cue with a soft cotton cloth. If necessary, a damp cloth may be used, but be sure to dry the shaft immediately and completely.
Wrap the smoother around the shaft. Stroke the shaft gently, being careful not to apply too much pressure or produce heat through friction. The process is complete when the desired smoothness is achieved.
All smoothing must be followed with burnishing. Wrap the burnishing leather around the smoothed shaft. Using a rapid motion and applying moderate pressure, stroke the shaft. The leather will warm slightly from the heat of your hand and friction. Burnishing is then followed with a final smoothing. Use a soft cotton cloth or a polishing glove to give the shaft a final polish.
Dirt, grime and chalk regularly accumulate on the ferrule. Left untreated, this buildup can be spread downward, embedding like tar on your cue. To prevent this sticky buildup from depositing on your cue, the ferrule should be cleaned regularly. Your shaft will stay cleaner, your stroke will be smoother, and the beauty of your cue will be preserved.
The cue tip is the hammer behind every shot. It affects touch, backspin, accuracy, precision, and consistent smoothness of stroke. It is truly the "nerve center" of your cue. When not in use, it should never be left unprotected. The slightest ding can destroy its effectiveness. Whether left in a case or placed on a rack, a cue tip should always be covered and protected. This will not only keep your tip in championship condition, it will keep your case-- and your cue-- free of unwanted chalk dust.
Over time, poorly-maintained cues accumulate layers of embedded chalk and grime. Abused cues may benefit from a cleaning solution. However, we have tried every commercial cleaning solution available, and have yet to find one that meets our standards. We are currently developing a formulation of our own, and we will let you know when we introduce it.