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Cue technology has come a long way in the last 15 years.

Modern pool cue technology including hybrid tips, jump cues and carbon fiber shafts

It's about the equipment.

Built for the Player—and the Shot

Pool equipment has become far more specialized in recent years. Hybrid playing tips such as the Taom Fusion and ZAN Hybrid Max combine different materials or hardness levels to balance feel, grip, control and power. In my experience, these are two of the best playing tips available today.

Jump cues are also being designed for specific distances. I carry a lightweight carbon-shaft jump cue with a White Diamond tip for close-range jumps, along with a slightly heavier cue using the same tip for longer shots. Modern break cues often move more weight toward the front, helping keep the tip down and the stroke controlled when maximum power is applied.

Carbon-fiber playing shafts can also be tuned by controlling front-end mass, wall thickness and flexibility. A lightweight final 8–10 inches generally produces less cue-ball deflection, or “squirt,” making aiming easier for newer and developing players. Adding some mass closer to the tip—often beginning around six inches back—creates more usable deflection and feedback, which some advanced players prefer.

The right equipment is not simply about what is newest. It is about matching the cue, shaft and tip to the player’s stroke, skill level and intended shot.

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Learn From People Worth Listening To

Trusted coaches, proven instruction and material worth watching

Jerry Briesath — Start with “A Pool Lesson”

Jerry Briesath is one of pool’s most respected instructors. His instructional series, A Pool Lesson, covers the stroke, stance, fundamentals and decisions that build a dependable game. It is material every developing player should watch.

Mark Wilson — Build the Right Foundation

I have known Mark since 2001 and have attended numerous clinics and private lessons with him. Every session has been organized, detailed and built around sound fundamentals. Mark’s instruction gives players a foundation they can continue building upon throughout their pool careers. I highly recommend attending one of his clinics, studying his book Play Great Pool and watching his instructional content online. Mark also served as captain of Team USA at the Mosconi Cup.

Mickey Krause — Modern Coaching for Today’s Game

Mickey “The Viking” Krause is an elite professional from Denmark and a member of Europe’s winning 2024 Mosconi Cup team. His coaching combines current professional experience with technology, match review and personalized instruction. He offers online lessons and may also be booked in person when he is in the United States.

These are trusted people in the pool industry who can help players develop stronger fundamentals, make better decisions and understand the modern game.