How pool cues are made

Pool cues come in a large variety of designs, styles, and price points. From inexpensive, mass-produced cues to one-of-a-kind custom cues that can cost thousands of dollars. The large disparity in price comes from the materials used and how the pool cue was constructed. Cues with elaborate designs and relatively low prices likely have a solid maple core with a decal (fancy sticker) over the top. The real works-of-art, though, are the pool cues that have real points and inlays built-in. Making a custom pool cue with those sorts of traditional adornments takes a ton of skill, the right equipment, and years of experience. In this article, we will explain some of the most popular cue construction methods and what they mean to the pool player. There are really four categories of how pool cues points are constructed. Full Splice, Half Splice, Inlaid or decal. These four methods have been around for a long time and represent the entire spectrum of cue building.  Full Spliced Pool Cues...