Billiard Cue Shafts
A new shaft is one of the best ways to improve the cue you already have. It can change the feel and the accuracy of your cue. See all pool cue shafts, or choose a type. Carbon fiber pool cue shafts use modern low deflection technology. Low deflection pool cue shafts made of wood also reduce cue ball deflection. Maple shafts give the traditional feel of wood. Do you play carom or three-cushion billiards? See our carom shafts. They have a different shape than pool shafts. Do you need help? Our team can help you choose the right diameter, joint and shaft profile for your cue butt.
FAQ
About Our Billiard Cue Shafts
It reduces cue ball squirt/deflection on off-centre hits, so the ball travels closer to where you aimed rather than veering off-line — most noticeable when applying side spin.
Carbon fiber shafts generally offer the lowest deflection and the most consistent feel shot to shot, while maple shafts give a more traditional, often softer hit that many players still prefer.
Not always — shaft diameter, joint type (such as Uni-Loc, radial or flat-faced) and taper all need to match your butt for a proper fit, so check compatibility before buying.
Yes — carom shafts are tuned for the finesse and shorter, more controlled strokes that carambole and 3-cushion demand, and shouldn't be swapped in for a pool-specific shaft.
