Accessories
The small things that make a difference: what each one is for, and what you actually need.
Essentials
Cue case
Protects your cue from knocks, heat and damp. A hard case is worth it.
Tip tool
Shapes and roughens the tip so it holds chalk. Many combine a shaper and a scuffer.
At the table
Glove
A thin glove for the bridge hand so the cue glides smoothly, even in a humid room.
Mechanical bridge
A stick with a notched head for shots you can’t reach. Also called a rake.
Glossary →Extension
Screws onto the butt of your cue for long shots.
Chalk holder
A clip or magnet that keeps your chalk on your belt, not on the rail.
Cue care
Shaft cleaner
A cloth or leather burnisher that removes chalk and keeps the shaft smooth. Avoid sandpaper.
Joint protectors
Caps for the joint ends when the cue is in its case.
Tip pick
Pricks the tip lightly so it holds chalk again when it gets glazed.
At home
Wall cue rack
Stores cues upright so they stay straight. Keep it away from heaters and windows.
Table brush
A soft brush for the cloth, used in straight strokes.
Table cover
Keeps dust, light and pets off the cloth.
Ball cleaner
A cleaning liquid or a ball polisher keeps balls rolling true.
Rack template
A thin plastic sheet for perfect, tight racks every time.