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Pool Cue Anatomy:

Understanding the anatomy of a pool cue is essential for choosing the right equipment and improving your performance on the table. A cue isn’t just a stick—it’s a carefully engineered tool made up of several parts, each playing a unique role in how it feels, hits, and performs.

This category breaks down all the key components of a cue, including the tip, ferrule, shaft, joint, butt, wrap, and bumper. You'll learn how each part affects things like spin, power, balance, and feedback. Whether you're customizing your cue or just want to understand what makes one cue different from another, understanding its structure is the first step to making smarter equipment choices.

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  2. Should I Use a Low Deflection (Squirt) Shaft?

  3. How Pool Cue Shaft Taper Affects Performance

  4. How Pool Cues are Made

  5. How to Buy the Right Pool Cue

  6. How To Choose The Right Pool Cue Tip

  7. What Kind of Wood Is In Your Pool Cue?

  8. Anatomy of a Pool Cue

  9. Adjusting To A Low Deflection Shaft?

  10. Inside the Mezz WD700 Shaft

  11. What’s Inside An OB Shaft?

  12. What’s Inside A Predator 314 Shaft?

  13. Destroying Shafts For Your Reading Pleasure

  14. What’s My Joint Style?

  15. Wood to Wood Pool Cues

  16. Sneaky Pete Cues

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