Best Overall Pool Cue
WINNER – Britannia Pro Trident
This one-piece 57-inch cue combines an ash shaft with an ebony butt hand-spliced with sycamore, zebrano and lemon-burl veneers. Britannia Pro Trident Its 8–8.5 mm tip, brass ferrule and included screw-in extension offer excellent control and reach, while the ornate butt makes it a standout choice for players who want both performance and looks.
Best Budget Cue Under £50
American Pool – Buffalo Stinger Shadow
The Stinger Shadow’s 13 mm Laperti tip, reinforced maple shaft and implex joint with silver rings deliver durability and good value. American Pool – Buffalo Stinger Shadow A rubber bumper helps to absorb vibrations, and the super-grip butt provides secure handling.
English Pool – Dufferin Barrett No.3
This 57-inch British pool cue uses a high-tensile brass joint and 8.5 mm tip/ferrule to improve cue-ball control. Its North American ash shaft and gloss lacquered butt with blue decal inlays give beginners a solid, affordable cue. English Pool – Dufferin Barrett No.3
Snooker – Dufferin Medusa No.2
A modern 1-piece ash cue with a sleek black butt and lime-flame design, the Medusa has a 10 mm tip and brass ferrule for consistent shots. A mini butt extension is included for extra reach. Snooker – Dufferin Medusa No.2
Best Budget Cue Under £100
American Pool – Buffalo Cheetah S2
This beginner-friendly cue features traditional white-point decals, a high-gloss UV finish, a linen grip and an 18-tooth nipple joint. Its maple shaft, fibre ferrule and 13 mm tip provide a solid hit and good control at an affordable price. Buffalo Cheetah S2
English Pool – Buffalo British Pool Luxe 2
Buffalo British Pool Luxe 2 With an 8.5 mm tip, full flanged brass joint and 57-inch length, the Luxe 2 allows players to shorten the cue for tight shots. Its ash shaft, ebonised butt with white maple splices and leather impact buffer offer quality and value.
Snooker – Buffalo Sollux No.5
A centre quick-release brass joint joins the 57-inch ash shaft to an ebonised butt decorated with Iroko and Burr Purpleheart splices. Buffalo Sollux No.5 The 9.5 mm tip, leather impact buffer and butt joint for an optional extension make it a versatile and great-value 2-piece cue.
Best 2-Piece Pool Cue
American Pool – Predator P3 Black
Predator’s 30-piece construction, metallic black finish with matte grey stripe, chrome butt cap and wrapless handle deliver a consistent feel and modern look. The Uni-Loc joint and adjustable weight system cater to serious players.
English Pool – Britannia Pro Jupiter
A 57-inch two-piece cue with a flanged brass joint, ash shaft and ebony butt decorated with sycamore veneers and eucalyptus burr splices. Britannia Pro Jupiter It uses an 8–8.5 mm Grand tip and includes a screw-in extension, offering crisp hit and convenient portability.
Best for English Pool
Britannia Pro Bullet
Hand-spliced ebony butt with sycamore, zebrano and lemon-burl veneers and a 57-inch 3/4 jointed design. Britannia Pro Bullet The 8–8.5 mm tip and screw-in mini butt extension give players the precision and reach needed for competitive English pool.
Best for American Pool
Predator Throne
The Throne range uses Predator’s C4+ four-piece core construction with exotic cocobolo wood, turquoise and micarta inlays and rose-gold accents. Predator Throne A Leather Luxe wrap and Uni-Loc weight cartridge system add comfort and customisation.
Best for Snooker
Britannia Titanium Hellfire
This 3/4-jointed cue pairs an arrow-straight ash shaft with a hand-spliced Gabon ebony butt decorated with zebrano and red-stained sycamore. Britannia Titanium Hellfire It features a stainless steel joint and ferrule, 9.7 mm Grand tip and 6-inch extension for power and finesse.
Best for Beginners
American Pool – SAM Chicago
A durable maple cue from SAM that offers a comfortable grip and balanced feel, ideal for new American-pool players.
English Pool – Buffalo Evans
British-pool cues feature an 8.5 mm tip and this model adds a quick-release brass joint, 57-inch ash shaft and ebonised butt with snakewood-effect splice; perfect for learners. Buffalo Evans
Snooker – Dufferin Medusa No.4
A 3/4-piece ash cue with a sleek black butt and tulipwood inlay, 10 mm tip and brass ferrule, plus a mini butt extension for extra reach. Dufferin Medusa No.4
Best for Advanced Players
American Pool – Predator Sneaky Pete
Designed to look like a bar cue, the Sneaky Pete uses true-splice construction with low-deflection shafts for high performance while blending into casual games. Predator Sneaky Pete
English Pool – Britannia Pro Maverick
A 57-inch 3/4-joint cue with sycamore veneers and cocobola splices in the butt, ash shaft and ebony butt. Britannia Pro Maverick An 8–8.5 mm tip and optional extension mount make it well-suited to advanced players.
Snooker – Britannia Traditional Apex
Part of the Traditional range, this one-piece 58-inch cue combines an ash shaft with ebony, bocote and sycamore splices. Britannia Traditional Apex A high-tensile brass ferrule and 9.5–9.8 mm tip provide crisp response, and a 6-inch mini butt extends reach.
Best Looking Cue
WINNER – Britannia Pro Trident
The same cue highlighted as overall winner; its exquisite ash and ebony construction with lemon-burl, sycamore and zebrano veneers gives it unmatched visual appeal. Britannia Pro Trident
Best Travel Cue
Snooker – Britannia Traditional Focus
A two-piece cue featuring eight hand splices of ebony, bocote and sycamore. Britannia Traditional Focus Its 9.5–9.8 mm brass ferrule, ash shaft and 6-inch mini butt extension deliver full-size performance in a travel-friendly format.
English Pool – Britannia Pro Satan
A 57-inch two-piece cue with bright purpleheart splices on an ebony butt and ash shaft. Britannia Pro Satan The 8–8.5 mm tip, 17.5–19 oz weight and screw-in mini butt give it accuracy and portability.
American Pool – Buffalo Premium II
This 58-inch cue features a honey-stained flame maple butt with maple, steel and ebony rings, a genuine Uni-Loc joint and shock-absorbing rubber grip. Buffalo Premium II An adjustable weight system and optional 27 cm extension make it ideal for travel.
Best Wooden Cue
Britannia Titanium Poseidon
A 58-inch one-piece ash and ebony cue with striped maple butt detailing and a stainless-steel ferrule. Britannia Titanium Poseidon Its 9.7 mm leather tip and included 6-inch extension combine the feel of natural timber with modern strength.
Best Value Cue Under £150
English Pool – Britannia Pro Sidewinder
Exotic maple and zebrano stripes decorate the butt of this 57-inch 3/4-joint cue. Britannia Pro Sidewinder A high-tensile brass joint and ferrule, ash shaft and 8–8.5 mm tip provide performance well above its price point.
Snooker – Britannia Champion Invincible
A 3/4-joint cue with ash shaft and Indonesian ebony butt. Britannia Champion Invincible Its Vac-U-Loc joint, nine splices of padauk, olivewood and sycamore, 9.5 mm tip and 17.5–19 oz weight offer superb value and style.
American Pool – Maxton Mercan
This 147 cm two-piece maple cue features a matte light-brown graphic finish, A7-grade shaft, 13 mm glue tip, fibre ferrule and carbon-fibre joint collar. Maxton Mercan It’s adjustable in weight and offers outstanding value.
Best Titanium Cue
WINNER – Britannia Titanium Polaris
A 58-inch one-piece cue hand-spliced with cross-cut zebreano, striped Canadian maple and Laos Butterfly Burl over ash and ebony. Britannia Titanium Polaris The aviation-grade titanium ferrule and included 6-inch mini butt give an ultra-crisp hit and exceptional durability.
Best 3/4 Cue with Titanium Ferrule
Britannia Titanium Limited Edition
This 58-inch 3/4-joint cue features a hand-selected ash shaft and ebony butt with 24 splices of exotic timber. Britannia Titanium Limited Edition A titanium-threaded joint and titanium ferrule, individually numbered plate and included mini butt make it a collector’s cue that also performs at the highest level.
Conclusion
No matter your budget or playing style, there’s a cue here to suit. Consider the tip size, ferrule material, shaft woods and weight when choosing your next cue, and pick one designed for your preferred game – whether that’s American pool, English pool or snooker.